A girls' night out doesn't need a reason. Sometimes it's simply about getting the group together, doing something different, and leaving with a shared memory and something to show for it.
The challenge is finding an activity that's genuinely engaging for the whole group — not just the one person who suggested it.
A Turkish mosaic lamp workshop offers that kind of experience. In a fully guided 2.5-hour session, every guest creates their own handmade Turkish mosaic project, choosing from four lamp styles and a candle holder option. No prior experience is required. An experienced instructor guides the group step by step, making the session comfortable and approachable for different creative backgrounds.
Why It Works for a Girls' Night Out
Everyone creates something personal. Each guest chooses their own tile arrangement, colors, and bead selection, so each finished project can reflect their individual style. By the end of the experience, the group has a collection of handmade pieces created during the same evening together. It gives everyone a lasting reminder of the time they spent creating together.
The atmosphere is already set when you arrive. Tables are prepared before the group walks in, with working trays ready and display lamps glowing around the room. One serving of fresh baklava and one cup of traditional Turkish coffee are included for every guest. Every workshop includes a live music performance while guests continue working on their mosaic projects. The setting is warm and social — an environment where conversation can flow naturally while everyone stays engaged with their designs.
No experience is required — and there's no pressure. The workshop is fully beginner-friendly. The experienced instructor demonstrates each phase clearly for the group, and guests work at their own pace within the session. There is no single "right" design to recreate. Tile placement, color combinations, patterns, and bead selections are personal choices, allowing each project to develop its own character.
Private bookings make it easy to keep the group together. A private session gives the group the full workshop space and a dedicated experienced instructor, with more scheduling flexibility depending on availability and event needs. Most private bookings are between 10 and 20 guests, although smaller and larger groups may also be accommodated depending on the event needs.
How the Workshop Session Runs
Phase 1 – Tile Placement
Each guest selects their project — a lamp style or candle holder — and begins arranging colorful glass tiles onto the glass surface.
Pattern guides are available for guests who would like a starting point, or they can create their own arrangement freestyle.
One serving of fresh baklava and one cup of traditional Turkish coffee are served as the group settles in.
Every workshop includes a live music performance while guests continue working on their mosaic projects.
Phase 2 – Bead Placement
Once the tile design is complete, the experienced instructor demonstrates the next step: placing colorful beads between the tiles to add depth and texture to the design.
Each project can develop its own look based on the colors, patterns, and bead combinations selected by each guest.
Wrap-Up – Grout Instructions
Because the mosaic glue needs approximately 10 to 12 hours to dry fully, the final grouting step is completed at home rather than during the workshop.
Before the session ends, the experienced instructor demonstrates the grouting process, answers questions, and provides each guest with a grout packet and printed take-home instructions.
Every guest leaves with their tiled glass project and everything needed to complete the final finishing step the following day.
Public Session or Private Group Booking?
Public sessions run primarily on Saturdays, with two time slots: 11:00 AM–1:30 PM and 2:30 PM–5:00 PM. Smaller friend groups can reserve individual spots at a public session alongside other guests.
Private bookings offer more scheduling flexibility depending on availability and event needs and give the group the full workshop space with a dedicated experienced instructor.
Most private bookings are between 10 and 20 guests, although different group sizes may also be accommodated.
Browse available public session dates and reserve your spot, or contact us to arrange a private group booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need any prior experience? No. The in-studio workshop is fully guided and beginner-friendly throughout the session. An experienced instructor walks guests through each creative phase clearly, and no prior art or crafting experience is required.
What can each guest make? There are four lamp styles — mini table lamp, table lamp, swan lamp, and moon lamp — plus a candle holder option. Each guest chooses their project independently.
What refreshments are included? Every guest receives one serving of fresh baklava and one cup of traditional Turkish coffee as complimentary refreshments during the workshop.
Is live music included? Yes. Every workshop includes a live music performance while guests continue working on their mosaic projects.
How long does the session last? The full workshop is approximately 2.5 hours, covering two guided creative phases followed by a wrap-up with grout instructions.
What ages is the workshop open to? Guests ages 7 and up are welcome. The workshop is designed to be beginner-friendly for different ages and experience levels.
How many people can a private booking accommodate? Private workshops can accommodate different group sizes depending on your needs. Most bookings are between 10 and 20 guests, although smaller and larger groups may also be accommodated.
Where are sessions held? Workshops are held in Alpharetta, GA, within the Atlanta Metro area. Browse available dates and book your spot here.
Book a Workshop for Your Group
A Turkish mosaic lamp workshop gives a friend group something hands-on and social to enjoy together, with every person taking home a mosaic project they personally created.
For a girls' night out in Atlanta, it offers a creative way to spend time together, try something new, and leave with a handmade piece from the experience.
Art N Melody runs Turkish mosaic lamp workshops for friend groups, couples, families, and private bookings across the Atlanta Metro area, with a primary location in Alpharetta, GA. Sessions are fully guided, all materials are included, and every guest takes home the mosaic project they personally created.
Browse available session dates and book your spot — or contact us to arrange a private group booking.