
November Mid-Term Break at Tersane Istanbul: Children's Workshops


November Mid-Term Break with Children at Tersane Istanbul
This year, the November mid-term break is being celebrated with children at Tersane Istanbul. At the 600-year-old historic shipyard on the shores of the Golden Horn, free children's workshops are being held every day from 14-22 November. The 27 workshops, ranging from puppet design to clay, creative drama to rhythm and music, support children's imagination, manual skills and confidence in expressing themselves in the Nickelodeon Play! corridor on level -1 of The Mall.
During the same period, Tersane Istanbul is also opening its doors to the festive season with Winter Town, which lights up on 13 November. After the workshop, with a walk among Winter Town's sparkling decorations, shopping at The Mall and a break overlooking the Golden Horn, the mid-term break turns into an enjoyable escape in the city for the whole family.
14-15 NOVEMBER: FIRST WEEKEND OF THE MID-TERM BREAK
Saturday, 14 November
Puppet Play Workshop
13.00-14.00 · Instructor: Burçak Karaboğa
In the puppet play workshop, children first design their own puppets, then bring short stories to life by giving them voice and movement. Bringing design and performing arts together, this workshop supports imagination and self-expression. A creative start to the first day of the November mid-term break.
Swing Dance and Music Workshop
14.15-15.15 · Instructor: Ezgi Barhan
In the swing dance and music workshop, children listen to the cheerful rhythms of the jazz world, accompany the music and are introduced to the basic steps of swing dance. Through the experience of listening, keeping rhythm and dancing, children develop both their musical ear and coordination. A children's activity filled with music and dance during the November mid-term break.
Music, Movement and Play Workshop
15.30-16.30 · Instructor: Ezgi Barhan
A fun workshop that brings music, movement and play together for children ready to discover their voices. As children explore sounds, rhythms and body movements, they develop their coordination and self-confidence. Just right for children who want to channel their energy into creativity during the mid-term break.
Sunday, 15 November
Chenille Design Workshop
13.00-14.00 · Instructor: Azime Sarıtoprak
In the chenille design workshop, children design figures and small objects using bendable, colorful chenille stems. The stages of bending, shaping and joining support fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. An enjoyable handicraft activity at Tersane Istanbul on the mid-term break weekend.
Character Design with Stickers Workshop
14.15-15.15 · Instructor: Azime Sarıtoprak
A colorful and fun workshop for children who want to design their own character with stickers. Children create their own unique heroes by combining shapes, colors and details, and let their imaginations run free. An enjoyable option for families looking for weekend children's activities in Istanbul.
Mask Design Workshop
15.30-16.30 · Instructor: Azime Sarıtoprak
In the mask design workshop, children design and decorate their own masks inspired by lovable heroes. While developing their manual skills through color selection and decoration, they enjoy transforming into the character they imagine. A workshop that cheerfully completes the first weekend of the mid-term break.
16-20 NOVEMBER: WORKSHOPS EVERY DAY THROUGHOUT THE MID-TERM BREAK WEEK
Monday, 16 November
Rhythm Workshop
13.00-14.00 · Instructor: Gözde Bıyıklıoğlu
In the rhythm workshop, children discover the language of rhythm in different ways, from clapping hands to simple beats. Keeping rhythm together strengthens attention, listening and group harmony while adding plenty of fun to the workshop. A cheerful music activity on the first day of the November mid-term break week.
Creative Drama Workshop
14.15-15.15 · Instructor: Gözde Bıyıklıoğlu
In the creative drama workshop, children recognize their emotions and express themselves freely through enactment games and role-playing activities. Developing communication, empathy and cooperation skills, the workshop also supports children's self-confidence. An unmissable gathering for families looking for a drama workshop during the mid-term break.
Clay Workshop
15.30-16.30 · Instructor: Dilruba Kireç
In the clay workshop, children create their own designs with clay that they knead and shape. The calming effect of working with earth supports fine motor skills and three-dimensional thinking. A mid-term break recommendation for families looking for a clay workshop for children in Istanbul.
Tuesday, 17 November
Music, Movement and Play Workshop
13.00-14.00 · Instructor: Ezgi Barhan
The workshop bringing music, movement and play together meets children for the second time during the mid-term break. Through rhythm games and movement activities, children discover their voices and bodies. A recommendation for families looking for an energetic children's activity during the mid-term break.
Puzzle Design Workshop
14.15-15.15 · Instructor: Feyza Berker
In the puzzle design workshop, children draw and color their own puzzles and turn them into games by dividing them into pieces. In the workshop, which develops design, problem-solving and visual thinking skills together, each child ends up designing their own game. A creative activity during the November mid-term break.
Balloon Design Workshop
15.30-16.30 · Instructor: Feyza Berker
In the balloon design workshop, children combine colorful balloons with their imaginations to create fun designs. While children develop their creativity through experiments with color and shape, the joy never fades throughout the workshop. A colorful children's activity at Tersane Istanbul during the mid-term break week.
Wednesday, 18 November
Puzzle Design Workshop
13.00-14.00 · Instructor: Feyza Berker
The puzzle design workshop returns once again during the mid-term break week. Children turn the pictures they draw into puzzle pieces, both designing and playing. An enjoyable workshop that supports problem-solving and visual thinking skills.
Crown Design Workshop
14.15-15.15 · Instructor: Feyza Berker
In the crown design workshop, children design the crown of their dreams; colors, patterns and decorations result in all kinds of crazy crowns. Every child who puts on their own crown becomes the king or queen of the day. A cheerful handicraft activity during the November mid-term break.
Three-Dimensional Painting Workshop
15.30-16.30 · Instructor: Tuğba Özer
In the three-dimensional painting workshop, children go beyond a flat surface to create pictures with depth and volume. While being introduced to the ideas of perspective and layers, they develop artistic thinking and spatial perception skills. A mid-term break recommendation for those looking for an art workshop for children in Istanbul.
Thursday, 19 November
Puppet Doll Design Workshop
13.00-14.00 · Instructor: Feyza Berker
In the puppet doll design workshop, children design and decorate their own puppet dolls from start to finish. In addition to manual skills, the workshop also supports imagining and storytelling. A creative children's workshop during the mid-term break week.
Brooch Design Workshop
14.15-15.15 · Instructor: Azime Sarıtoprak
In the brooch design workshop, children design colorful and original brooches according to their own tastes. While working with small details, children develop their attention and fine motor skills, and leave the workshop with an accessory they can give to themselves or their loved ones. An enjoyable design workshop during the November mid-term break.
Eva Foam Design Workshop
15.30-16.30 · Instructor: Azime Sarıtoprak
In the Eva foam design workshop, children create figures and decorative objects using soft and colorful EVA material. Their manual skills and creativity develop through the steps of cutting, shaping and joining. A colorful handicraft activity at Tersane Istanbul during the mid-term break.
Friday, 20 November
Clay Workshop
13.00-14.00 · Instructor: Dilruba Kireç
The clay workshop meets children once again on 20 November. Children knead and shape the clay, turning the objects they imagine into three-dimensional forms. A mid-term break workshop that lets them enjoy working with earth.
Mosaic Workshop
14.15-15.15 · Instructor: Dilruba Kireç
In the mosaic workshop, children create their own mosaic designs by bringing together small colorful pieces. Requiring pattern-making, color harmony and patience, this activity strengthens attention and focus. A mid-term break recommendation for families looking for an art workshop for children in Istanbul.
Charm Design Workshop
15.30-16.30 · Instructor: Dilruba Kireç
In the charm design workshop, children design small decorative objects that reflect their own tastes. The designs created through experiments with color and form turn children's creativity into a small but special accessory. A design workshop that pleasantly closes the mid-term break week.
21-22 NOVEMBER: FINAL WEEKEND OF THE MID-TERM BREAK
Saturday, 21 November
Flower Design Workshop
13.00-14.00 · Instructor: Azime Sarıtoprak
In the flower design workshop, children design their own flowers and bouquets using colorful materials. Inspired by nature, this activity supports color sensitivity, manual skills and aesthetic perception. A colorful children's activity on the final weekend of the mid-term break.
Printing Workshop
14.15-15.15 · Instructor: Azime Sarıtoprak
In the printing workshop, children are introduced to the printing technique by creating patterns on paper with different textures and molds. Repeating patterns and unexpected marks nourish children's curiosity and creative experimentation. A recommendation for families looking for a weekend art workshop in Istanbul.
Painting Workshop
15.30-16.30 · Instructor: Azime Sarıtoprak
In the painting workshop, children put their imaginary worlds onto paper with brushes and paints. Through free-form work, they experiment with mixing colors, creating compositions and expressing themselves through painting. An enjoyable painting workshop for children at Tersane Istanbul.
Sunday, 22 November
Design Workshop with Foam Board
13.00-14.00 · Instructor: Azime Sarıtoprak
In the design workshop with foam board, children create three-dimensional structures using lightweight, easy-to-shape foam board material. Their design thinking and manual skills develop through the steps of cutting and joining. A creative touch for the final day of the November mid-term break.
Toy Design Workshop with Jumping Clay
14.15-15.15 · Instructor: Azime Sarıtoprak
In the toy design workshop with Jumping Clay, children design the toy of their dreams using soft and lightweight modeling clay. As children mix colors and shape the clay, their fine motor skills and creativity develop. A mid-term break recommendation for families looking for a children's workshop in Istanbul.
Felt Design Workshop
15.30-16.30 · Instructor: Feyza Berker
In the felt design workshop, children design figures and decorative objects using soft-textured felt pieces. The steps of cutting, shaping and joining develop attention and manual skills. An ideal workshop for those who want to close the mid-term break with a creative finale.
All workshops are free of charge and capacity is limited. Registrations are taken at the workshop area; we recommend that you be at the venue before the workshop time to secure your place.
Location: Tersane Istanbul The Mall, level -1, Nickelodeon Play! corridor
Tersane Istanbul The Mall
Tersane Istanbul The Mall, level -1, Nickelodeon Play! corridor
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