Itinerary Textile Adventures-Istanbul with Gillian Travis
The full itinerary will be ready in June, 2024
We plan to include lots of great sightseeing- amazing places like the Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern
Search the Grand Bazaar and markets for cloth, amulets and other finds
Make felt and add talismans
Gillian will teach her Interchange Appliqué Technique- see the Carpet she made after a visit to the Carpet Museum- we have to go there as well
Eat Turkish Delight
Take a jaunt to Cappadocia and fly in balloons [optional extra] or watch- can’t miss a chance to visit the magical Fairy Chimneys
stay tuned for updates
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Istanbul impressions- check our blog for some stories.
Creative Arts Safaris offers craft, textile & travel sketching tours to exotic locations.
We offer fully escorted small group tours and travelling workshops with respected tutors.
On tour we like to get our hands dirty taking workshops, exploring locations and culture. We include lots of local experiences as well as visiting iconic sites.
Crafts, travel sketching and textiles are our passion.
Our friendly groups are inclusive. They are companionable and well organized allowing a relaxed adventure, great for solo travellers.
They include pickup & drop to airport, accommodation, group travel, sightseeing, workshops, and most meals. Almost everything EXCEPT the shopping – that is your job. Help the local economy