Stained Glass Taster Workshop | Traditional Geometric Patterns | Demet Tokbay

Stained Glass Taster Workshop | Copper Foil / Tiffany Technique | Traditional Geometric Patterns | Demet Tokbay

Join us at London Craft Week for a hands-on stained glass taster workshop exploring the beauty of glass, colour, and pattern through a traditional decorative art form. Led by Demet Tokbay, this 3-hour session at Yunus Emre Institute offers an accessible introduction to stained glass through geometric patterns inspired by Turkish and Ottoman art.

Focusing on traditional geometric design, the workshop introduces participants to the visual language of stained glass in a clear and manageable format suitable for beginners. Participants will be guided step by step through the process, gaining insight into the materials, structure, and decorative qualities of the medium while creating their own small piece during the session.

Open to all levels, this workshop is ideal for those interested in traditional arts, ornament, material processes, and hands-on making.

Important Note: Participation is not recommended for anyone who is pregnant or suspects they may be pregnant, as a precautionary safety measure due to the lead content used in the workshop.

Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026
Time: 11–2 PM
Venue: Yunus Emre Institute, 10 Maple Street, London W1T 5HA
Fee (all materials provided): £50
Capacity: Max. 6 participants
Instructor: Demet Tokbay

About the Instructor

A graduate of Ege University’s Ancient Artifact Conservation and Repair Department, began her career in 2000 with practice lessons in Bergama. She later studied Parsomen design and manufacturing, apprenticing with Ismail Arac, the last Karatabak and Parsomen Master of Anatolia. In 2014, Tokbay’s documentary Cirak, about her master, won the TRT Documentary Culture Award. After relocating to England in 2018, she founded Mavi Dukkan, a workshop and tannery, where she continues to produce and work on Parsomen in North Elmham.

Website: www.mavidukkan.co.uk
Instagram: Demet Tokbay

Age requirement: This workshop has age restrictions (16+). Please check individual event details before booking.

Materials

All materials provided.

Workshop Policies and Guidelines

• The workshop is primarily taught in English, but some terminology may be in Turkish. Your instructor will clarify any terms or concepts as needed during the class.
• For your safety and comfort, we recommend avoiding wearing loose clothing, especially items with large cuffs and neckties, during classes.
• While the Institute strives to maintain a safe learning environment, students are reminded that they are solely responsible for the security of their personal belongings. The Institute assumes no liability for any loss or damage to personal items incurred during course activities.
• The Institute endeavors to maintain a conducive learning environment by ensuring that courses meet a minimum enrollment. If this requirement is not met by the end of the registration period, the Institute reserves the right to cancel the course/ workshop one day prior to its scheduled start. In such cases, any course fees paid by enrolled students will be promptly refunded in full. Refunds will be processed to the student’s designated bank account, unless the course was purchased online, in which case refunds will be issued via PayPal.
• Applicants can withdraw their application without incurring any charges up until the commencement date of the workshop. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals made after the day of the workshop.
• Photography and videos may be taken during classes for archival and promotional purposes. Your participation in the class implies consent for us to use these materials. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please inform your instructor.
• Your feedback is valuable to us. If you have any suggestions or concerns regarding the class structure or content, please feel free to discuss them with your instructor, the administrative staff or the coordinator at londra@yee.org.tr

By enrolling in the course, students acknowledge their understanding and acceptance of the aforementioned terms and conditions.