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

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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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