Okay, I’ll admit it: I did not expect the Turkish Lamp Class to turn into a full-blown phenomenon.
The first time we ran it, I figured people would be into it—it’s hands-on, it’s colorful, it involves gluing sparkly glass diamonds to glass (which, let’s be honest, is basically crafting with prestige). But what happened was more than just “a good class.”
It was magic.
People left with these glowing little masterpieces—swan neck lamps and crescent moon-shaped beauties—and immediately started snapping photos like proud parents at a lamp recital. I saw mosaic lamps on Facebook. I saw them on Instagram. I saw one used as a nightlight and another in someone’s yoga space, and I thought:
“Oh. Okay. This is a thing now.”
And so I did what any mildly shocked studio owner would do.
I ordered more lamps.
And then more.
And then a few more, because every time I think demand might slow down, someone new walks in and says, “Do you have another one of those lamp classes coming up? I saw my friend’s and I need one.”
And honestly? I don’t blame them.
There’s something special about watching your lamp go from an empty shell to a glowing mosaic that feels like it belongs in an Istanbul café or a storybook. The process is relaxing, the materials are gorgeous, and the results are… shockingly impressive. I’ve seen people who swore they weren’t creative, leave with lamps so beautiful I had to remind myself not to offer to buy them back.
So here we are:
The next opportunity to make a turkish lamp at The Creative Jam is May 24th at 2 PM, and then we’re doing another on June 28th from 2 PM.
I’d recommend signing up sooner rather than later—because these spots fill up faster than a hot glue gun at a Pinterest convention.
Also, Diary? I might be keeping one of the crescent moon lamps for myself. For, you know, ambiance. Or emotional support.
Love, sparkles, swirls, and just one more lamp,
Darcy
