About KraftStories

Four of us came to the US from Turkey. Now we teach 30,000 people to make things.

Nur and Kadir are brothers. Fatih is Nur's high school friend. Akif is the one we met here in New Jersey, more than 13 years ago — back when everything felt new, uncertain, and full of responsibility.

Nur
Nur
Kadir
Kadir
Akif
Akif
Fatih
Fatih
01 — Arrival

We did what most immigrants do.

We worked, we adapted, we built our lives piece by piece. Different cities, different jobs, the same long hours. But underneath all of it, we were always searching for the same thing.

Service. Not as a slogan. As a direction — a way to live that feels clean inside.
02 — What we were looking for

A place where people can slow down and use their hands.

We didn't set out to build a business. We wanted to make something that contributes — a room where attention comes back, where someone remembers they are not just surviving but alive.

That turned out to look like a workshop table: eight to forty people, two hours, wax or clay or wool, and something to carry home at the end of it.

03 — The four of us

Over the years, our roles became clear.

Tap a name to read what each of us actually does.

He sees form, meaning and experience. He cares about the feeling something leaves in a person — how it lands, what it unlocks.

He knows how to hold a room. He reads energy quickly, makes strangers feel safe, and brings warmth without forcing it.

He thinks in systems and is the reason things run smoothly. Logistics, planning, details — he makes sure what we imagine can actually happen in real life.

He asks the deeper questions — how things work, why they work, and how to make an experience feel real rather than just pretty.

04 — What we build

Different personalities, one belief.

Humanity is still worth trusting. People are still worth serving. And small moments change someone's life more than we think.

Helping people take one more step toward freedom — inside themselves — through simple, well-made moments that feel human again.
05 — Today

Seven studios, a virtual room, and thirteen of us.

The format has not changed since that first table: two hours, your hands, and something you made to take home. What changed is how many rooms it happens in — and the team who now runs them with us.

(02 The team)

The people who run the rooms.

Chiara

Leads Hawaii with a kind of hospitality you can feel right away. Former pastry chef; that same attention to detail shows up in how she hosts—calm, warm, and thoughtful.

Chiara

Hawaii Lead

Colby

Colby

Manager

Iris

Iris

Manager

Daphne

Daphne

Host

Ela

Guides private bookings. Turns "we're thinking about it" into a clean plan—helps groups choose the right experience and make planning feel simple.

Ela

Private Bookings

Christie

Guides private bookings with Ela. Helps groups set expectations and make planning feel simple.

Christie

Private Bookings

Nuray

Booking Expert

Jessa

Jessa

Booking Expert

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From our makers

Made by you

Made by Shawn R.
Wholesale glass tiles for crafts tu...

So excited to be able to share the mirror tiles at my next Mosaic lamp class. I’m sure my party goers will be excited to add them to their designs. Good quality and plenty of tiles!!! Thank you!

Shawn R.
Made by Jane F.
Custom rug tufting workshop in hono...

It’s a great experience but if they can fix the problem with getting into the gate would be a lot easier for me to find the door. Anyway, the teacher is professional and helps me a lot with the rug tufting. I do have a lot of fun, and the result is perfect.

Jane F.
Made by MENGXIN W.
Traditional turkish mosaic lamp wor...

We came here for my friend’s birthday and had such a lovely time. The atmosphere was warm and relaxing, the staff were all so friendly, and the whole experience was so much fun. We loved making our mosaic lamps, and they turned out even better than we expected. Such a unique way to celebrate—highly recommend!

MENGXIN W.
Made by Breann T.
Glass terrarium container with cork...

It's the perfect size and a great addition to my oddities shelf!

Breann T.
Made by Linda M.
Make turkish mosaic lamp financial ...

What a fun experience! We were intimidated at first but it was so easy and our instructor was so supportive and 10 minutes into the craft we were totally engaged. South Street Seaport location is set up perfectly for the many craft options they offer. We will definitely go back to make another item. A must do!

Linda M.
Made by Ronald G.
Block printing workshop in honolulu

I had a great time, learning to carve the lino. I have continued to create different stamps and print on shirts, bags and create prints. I noticed that the picture you've been using in the ad for this class of me (I recognize my watch and the bag I printed).

Ronald G.
Made by Kana I.
Christmas candy apples making

Fun experience for Christmas Christmas🎄

Kana I.
Made by Veronica B.
Turkish mosaic lamp workshop honolulu

Wonderful family experience! We had so much fun creating our lamps together, and now they're on our patio where we get to enjoy them every day. Every time we see them, we're reminded of the wonderful quality time we spent together making them. Chiara and Nur were amazing—they guided us step by step throughout the entire process, making it easy and enjoyable. We truly loved the whole experience and highly recommend it…

Veronica B.
Made by Alicia L.
Custom rug tufting workshop in hono...

Greatest experience i could ask for! Kylie was our host and was the sweetest most patient, and informative person! She was so helpful and encouraging we had lots of fun! Thank you for making this a memorable girls bonding night!

Alicia L.
Made by Megan R.
Custom rug tufting workshop in hono...

I had been interested in rug tufting and thought that this class would be a good opportunity to try it out. The instructor was nice and easy to follow. Both me and my partner were happy with our finished rugs. I would recommend this class to anyone that is interested or is crafty and wanted something fun to do with a friend!

Megan R.
Made by Andy Mok
Custom rug tufting san francisco

Fun tufting experience, would love to do it again now that I had some practice and learned from my mistakes.

Andy Mok

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KraftStories was founded by four friends who immigrated from Turkey: Nur (designer and artist), Fatih (people person and host), Akif (operations and logistics), and Kadir (creative scientist). They came together to build a place where people slow down, use their hands, and feel something real.
We have studios in New York City (Midtown and Financial District), San Francisco (SoMa and Financial District), San Jose, Honolulu Hawaii, and Irvine. We also offer virtual experiences that ship kits anywhere.
We have hosted 30,000+ guests across all our locations since we started.
We offer candle making, rug tufting, terrarium building, block printing, moss wall art, Turkish mosaic lamp making, Turkish coffee, and more. Experiences are available for team building, date nights, birthday parties, family outings, and private events.
Contact our private bookings team through the booking form. Ela and Christie will guide you through choosing the right experience, group size, timing, and any custom requests — making planning feel simple.
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