Tiles Workshop LLC has expanded its hands-on mosaic lamp-making workshops into three new states, bringing its cultural arts experiences to Denver, Raleigh, Kenosha and Milwaukee. The Dallas-based company now operates in more than 18 metropolitan areas across the United States, marking significant growth in response to increasing demand for participatory creative experiences.
The expansion includes new workshop locations in Aurora and Lone Tree in the Denver metro area, sessions throughout North Carolina’s Research Triangle, including Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Chapel Hill, and venues in both Kenosha and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Each location offers the same signature Turkish Mosaic Lamp workshop experience that has made the company a featured attraction with regional tourism boards including Visit Dallas and Visit Plano.
The timing of this expansion aligns with broader industry trends that Tiles Workshop has seen reflected in its own booking patterns. According to Eventbrite's 2026 Social Study, which surveyed more than 4,000 respondents across the United States and United Kingdom, attendance at micro-events grew 23 percent in 2024, with 79 percent of adults aged 18 to 35 planning to attend more in-person events in 2026. The report identified a shift toward participatory experiences where attendees create rather than consume.
"This expansion into three new states in a single quarter reflects the growing appetite for hands-on cultural experiences that bring people together in meaningful ways," said Matt Yigit, founder of Tiles Workshop. "We are putting in the work to bring these workshops to more communities, so people can step away for a creative break right in their own neighborhoods, and we want to share this outlet with everyone. Each workshop creates an intimate setting where participants learn traditional techniques while crafting their own illuminated artwork, combining education with creative expression."
The workshops guide participants through a 2.5-hour session of designing and building their own glowing mosaic lamps using hand-cut colored glass tiles and beads. Attendees enjoy complimentary Turkish coffee and baklava while learning traditional techniques passed down through generations of Turkish artisans. The company's approach to teaching Mosaic Art has attracted diverse audiences including individuals, couples, families, tourists and corporate groups seeking unique team-building experiences.
Industry analysis from Skift Meetings has identified micro-events as a defining megatrend for 2026, emphasizing smaller, intentional gatherings over large-scale programming. Each Tiles Workshop session accommodates small groups, creating the intimate atmosphere that characterizes this growing event category.
Beyond its in-person workshops, Tiles Workshop offers DIY kits that provide complete lamp-making experiences for at-home crafting, extending the company's reach nationwide. These kits include all materials and instructions needed to create Turkish mosaic lamps outside the workshop environment.
The creative art experiences company maintains permanent studios in Dallas, Texas and St. Peters, Missouri, while operating workshops through partner venues in cities including Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbus, Phoenix, Tucson, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, Orlando and Des Moines. These Mosaic Lamp Creative Experiences have positioned Tiles Workshop as a distinctive presence in the experiential arts and cultural learning space.
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Tiles Workshop LLC specializes in Turkish mosaic lamp-making workshops and DIY kits, offering hands-on cultural arts experiences that combine traditional techniques with contemporary creative expression. Founder Matt Yigit was named to the Eventex Awards Power List 2025, recognizing him among the 50 Most Influential People in Events in the US and Canada.
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For more information about Tiles Workshop LLC, contact the company here:
Tiles Workshop
Matt Yigit
972-256-8484
info@tilesworkshop.com
809 Woodbridge Parkway Suite 500-403 Wylie, TX 75098