Touch the smooth, white stone. Watch consummate masters of sculpture work on the alabaster with traditional tools, and marvel at the pieces they create from it.Ask them about their restoration work, for instance on the 17th-century alabaster ciborium in Potenza. You will see their eyes shine with the passion that is the mark of the true artist.

Treat your taste buds to pure pleasure, as you spoil yourself with a sweet workshop full of classic flavours. Join your local chef in the creation of magic, in this quintessential culinary experience located in the heart of Istanbul.Luscious desserts wait to be crafted. Expect sensory surprises behind each bite. These native treats have travelled far, carrying with them the charms of Turkish culture. Try your hand at their decoration, as you work on timeless local recipes.Pleasant conversation and an intimate setting combine, bringing you a warm and light-hearted class that will long be cherished.

Generations of master watchmakers and their unassailable craftsmanship give Switzerland a reputation as the watchmaking capital of the world. Join an Initium watchmaker to learn the tricks of their highly secret craft, and make a watch of your own!Visit Initium’s workshop, housed in a 17th-century building in historic downtown Geneva. After a brief introduction to the workings of mechanical watches, sit down at a workbench to begin work on your own timepiece. Customize your creation by selecting from a range of high-quality parts, explained by your host. Your instructor will help you through the most delicate processes, guiding your screwdriver and tweezers with their mastery. The final product is yours to keep.

Look around, and admire the purple hues of those long rows of blooming plants. Now breathe in. The scent of lavender will inebriate you. Your host is giving you a tour of his plantation and his distillery. Learn to recognize true lavender, discover the importance of bees, and witness how lavender oil is extracted and used.At the Lavender Museum in Coustellet you will discover the history of lavender production in Provence, and choose from various workshops. And if you come at the right time of year, you can attend a lavender festival.

Travel back in time as you visit period rooms in the Museum of Decorative Arts. From the 15th through to the 19th century, you will see furniture, household objects, ceramic tiles, painted ceilings, and even weapons.Next, your guide will take you to a leather workshop. Here an accomplished artisan will show you techniques of his centuries-old art. While you produce your own engraved piece, you will feel the passion and care this artisan has for his trade. And you will hear stories about its origin, and about his practice.

Your mosaic teacher is a consummate artist. And he loves sharing his experience. You will feel this as he shows you the different materials and techniques, and evokes the history of mosaics in Spain.Handling broken tiles and glass, you will learn how to create your own piece, using the same techniques Gaudí used for the mosaics in Guell Park. In this workshop, you will not only discover the details of a typical art form from Barcelona. You will live an artist’s passion — and create a unique souvenir for yourself.

Step into the laboratory of Galimard, the third-oldest perfume maker in the world. A master parfumeur will receive you and lead you in your discovery of scents and fragrances.She will tell you about the history of this company, which was once a purveyor of perfume to the French king. Then, she will guide you in a perfume workshop. You will choose natural ingredients and create a unique, marvellous scent of your very own. And Galimard will keep it on file, so you can reorder a bottle any time.

Painted tiles are truly emblematic of Portugal. In this workshop you will discover this craft’s centuries-old history. You will learn about its origins, influences, uses, and the development of different techniques. The artisans create the tiles in an entirely traditional way, handcrafting them from raw clay to the final brush stroke. They tell you it’s a slow process, a labour of love. And you really see that. In this workshop you will not only paint your own tile, but enjoy the company of expert, passionate craftsmen.