Weekends in Atlanta often include brunch, shopping, time outdoors, or meeting up with friends. A Turkish mosaic workshop offers a hands-on creative activity that can fit naturally into a Saturday plan.
Sessions are held at Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta/Perimeter Center in Atlanta's Perimeter Center area. During an approximately 2.5-hour session, every guest works on one of five mosaic art projects — four lamp styles and a candle holder — using colorful glass tiles and beads. An experienced instructor guides each creative phase, and no prior art or crafting experience is required.
Two Session Times to Fit Your Weekend
Public sessions run primarily on Saturdays, with two time slots: 11:00 AM–1:30 PM and 2:30 PM–5:00 PM.
The 11:00 AM session works well for guests who want a creative activity before a late lunch or afternoon plans. The 2:30 PM session can fit after an earlier lunch and still leaves the evening open for dinner or other plans.
Because each session lasts approximately 2.5 hours, you can choose the time slot that best fits the rest of your Saturday rather than setting aside the entire day.
What to Expect During the Workshop
Phase 1 — Tile Placement
Each guest begins working on their selected lamp style or candle holder by arranging colorful glass tiles onto the glass surface. Pattern guides are provided at each seat for guests who would like inspiration or a starting point, or they can create their own arrangement.
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 in place, the experienced instructor demonstrates how to place colorful beads between the tiles to add depth and texture to the design.
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 and provides each guest with a grout packet and printed take-home instructions.
Planning the Rest of Your Saturday
If you choose the morning session, the workshop ends at approximately 1:30 PM, leaving the afternoon and evening open. If you choose the afternoon session, it begins at 2:30 PM and finishes at approximately 5:00 PM, making it easy to plan an earlier lunch or evening plans around the session.
The workshop can work for individuals, couples, families, and friend groups looking for a scheduled creative activity as part of a weekend in Atlanta.
Public Session or Private Group Booking?
Individuals, couples, and smaller groups can reserve spots at a public session alongside other guests.
Private bookings provide a dedicated workshop setting for the group, with an experienced instructor dedicated to the group and 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.
Browse available session dates and reserve your spot, or contact us to arrange a private group booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What days does the workshop run? Public sessions run primarily on Saturdays, with two time slots: 11:00 AM–1:30 PM and 2:30 PM–5:00 PM.
Does everyone need prior experience? No. The in-studio workshop is fully guided and beginner-friendly. No prior art or crafting experience is required.
What can I make? There are four lamp styles — mini table lamp, table lamp, swan lamp, and moon lamp — plus a candle holder option. Guests choose their project when booking, subject to availability.
What refreshments are included? Every guest receives one serving of fresh baklava and one cup of traditional Turkish coffee.
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 beginner-friendly for different ages and experience levels.
How many people can a private booking accommodate? Most private bookings are between 10 and 20 guests, although smaller and larger groups may also be accommodated depending on your needs.
Where is the workshop held? Sessions are held at Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta/Perimeter Center in Atlanta's Perimeter Center area. Full venue address: 915 Crestline Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30328. Browse available dates and book your spot here.
Plan Your Weekend Workshop in Atlanta
For anyone planning weekend activities in Atlanta's Perimeter Center area, a Turkish mosaic workshop offers a guided, hands-on Saturday option with two public session times to choose from. Guests choose from five mosaic project options and leave with a tiled mosaic project they personally created.
Art N Melody offers fully guided Turkish mosaic workshops for individuals, couples, friend groups, and private bookings in Atlanta's Perimeter Center area.
Browse available session dates and reserve your spot — or contact us to arrange a private group booking.