Workshop

Don’t miss the Ebru (Papermarbling) Art, great experience of feeling the beauty of drawing florals on the water.

This 75 mminutes workshop begins with fundamental information on Traditional Turkish Ebru Art, including materials and techniques. You will start by experiencing how to sprinkle the paint for the background on the solution and then drop the paint using biz (needle). After that, you will learn Battal (Stoned Marbling  – Abstract), how to shape the drops into Hatip Ebru (various floral patterns), and Tulip Flower.

During the papermarbling workshop, you will complete at least 3 artworks. You may decorate your place or give them to your loved ones as presents!

To ensure that each participant has the opportunity to get the most out of the workshop, the number of participants is limited to 5. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. The workshop will be provided by one of the artists depending on their avaliabilty.

The address is Studio TTA, North Road, Busworks, N7 9DP, London. Please call the number in confirmation email once you arrive.

Please note that:

• Due to the limited availability, we regret to inform you that refunds cannot be made. For any inquiries, including canceling the booking, please send an e-mail to info@traditionalturkisharts.co.uk.
• You do not have to bring any materials.
• We will provide an apron.
• You will roll your artwork to carry with you. We recommend you have a suitable place to put them like a bag.
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You haven’t found a date suitable for you? Do you want a private workshop (1-5 persons)? Just send us an email and we will plan together!

🎨 Tote Bag Painting Workshop 🎨

You will begin by choosing a flower design from the artist’s specially prepared collection In this tote bag painting workshop.

Next, you’ll sketch the outline of your chosen design onto your tote bag.

The artist, Busra, will then guide you through different painting techniques using brushes, fabric markers, or stencils.

With these methods, you’ll bring your design to life by painting it directly onto your tote bag.

Finally, we’ll complete the process with drying and fixing. The first fixing will be done during the workshop, and at home you can make the colors even more durable by ironing (without steam) over a cloth placed on top of your design.

Step into the fascinating world of Turkish miniature painting, a centuries-old art form that combines storytelling, symbolism, and exquisite craftsmanship. Unlike Western painting traditions, miniature art offers a unique visual language where history, literature, and imagination come together in richly detailed compositions. This course provides an accessible introduction to this remarkable tradition, guiding participants through classical techniques while creating their own artworks inspired by authentic miniature designs. Whether you are new to traditional arts or looking to deepen your artistic practice, this course offers a rewarding journey into one of the most refined forms of Turkish cultural heritage.

The Course

This course is designed for those who wish to explore the art of miniature painting and learn the fundamentals of the classical miniature tradition through hands-on practice. The programme is based on designs prepared by the instructor, allowing participants to focus on understanding techniques, colour application, and the visual language of miniature art.

Course Content

• Introduction to the art of miniature painting and its historical background
• Composition and figure concepts in miniature art
• Animal figures: drawing and painting applications
• Scenes from the Mesnevi: narrative composition, scene arrangement, and painting techniques
• Colour application and the classical miniature style

Course Process

Throughout the course, participants work on animal and Mesnevi-themed designs prepared by the instructor. The process begins with transferring the drawing onto the paper, followed by step-by-step painting and detailing techniques. By the end of the course, participants will have completed two miniature paintings.

Materials

All materials required for the course are provided.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding and applying the principles of the classical miniature style
• Developing painting and detailing skills using prepared designs
• Completing the course with two finished miniature artworks

About the Artist

Dr Sema Yurtseven is an artist specialising in the traditional Turkish arts, with a particular focus on illumination (tezhib) and miniature painting. She actively produces works in these classical art forms and adopts a meticulous, practice-based approach grounded in traditional techniques. Through her teaching, she aims to help participants understand the artistic process, develop technical confidence, and cultivate their own artistic expression.

For more information about the artist, please visit the Artists section of our website. You can also explore her artworks by clicking on her profile.

Read the description part below for details – Ayrintilar icin asagidaki aciklama kismini okuyunuz

A Creative Texture Adventure is a sensory-focused painting workshop where children explore nature through leaves, textures, and colour. Using safe, child-friendly materials, children observe, experiment, and create freely in a calm and supportive environment—leaving with their own unique artwork inspired by nature.

Yaprak Baskı ile Doku Çalışması, çocukların doğayla bağ kurarak dokuları, şekilleri ve renkleri keşfettiği duyusal odaklı bir sanat atölyesidir.
Güvenli gıda boyaları ve doğal materyallerle gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmada çocuklar özgürce üretir, el–göz koordinasyonlarını geliştirir ve kendilerine ait benzersiz bir sanat eseriyle ayrılır.

Step into a world of colour, creativity, and storytelling! Join us for a hands-on Media-Collage Workshop, create your own collage, and tell your story!

In this fun, family-friendly session, young participants will: Craft their own story frames using mixed media collage techniques.

Ages 6 and up (Children must be accompanied by a parent)

We will provide

Layer photos, textures, stamps, and patterns to build a visual narrative on an A4 Paper and picture mount

Your children will explore imagination through art and storytelling

All materials included,
No prior experience needed — just curiosity and creativity!

Let your child’s story take flight through collage!

The workshop will be conducted by Gamze Ozdemir (https://www.instagram.com/gamzeozdemi.r/?hl=en) , Children’s Book Author

She is a picture book writer, translator, who believes it’s never too late to reclaim the magic of childhood. A graduate of Bilkent University and the University of Leicester, she weaves words—and images—across English, French, and Turkish. She explores storytelling through media collage, and she brings stories to life visually, blending text and texture into playful layers. When not chasing stories or sipping milky coffee, she’s exploring new corners of the world. Gamze collects picture books like souvenirs—each one a passport to wonder.

You’re invited to a unique artistic experience using pages from old books, yellowed letters, retro magazines, timeworn paper fragments and marble art papers.

In this media-collage workshop, we won’t just cut and paste — we’ll rebuild memory, emotion, and story layer by layer. Every torn edge and faded color will carry meaning. Our goal isn’t perfection, but authenticity, expression, and connection.

What’s Inside the Media-Collage Workshop?
* A rich archive of vintage papers, magazines
* Inspiring collage samples
* Creative guidance and prompts
* Space for quiet focus or shared inspiration

No art experience needed — just a willingness to listen to your inner story and create!

“Pieces of the past, shaped by your present.”

Come and collage your inner story!

Gamze Özdemir ( https://www.instagram.com/gamzeozdemi.r/?hl=en) is a picture book writer, translator, who believes it’s never too late to reclaim the magic of childhood. A graduate of Bilkent University and the University of Leicester, she weaves words—and images—across English, French, and Turkish. She explores storytelling through media collage, and she brings stories to life visually, blending text and texture into playful layers. When not chasing stories or sipping milky coffee, she’s exploring new corners of the world. Gamze collects picture books like souvenirs—each one a passport to wonder.

Learn the art of painting flowers on water and carry a centuries-old tradition into your own hands.

You will be able to bring artworks after ecer course where you can use for decoration, hang on walls, make a cover for your noteeboks

Private Floral Papermarbling Ebru course is tailored to the participant’s level and interests, with step-by-step guidance on colour preparation, brush control, and flower construction on water. All materials are provided, and participants create their own original marbled works in a calm, studio-based setting.

It begins with fundamental techniques and floral patterns. Then floral papermarbling course includes the flowers of carnation, tulip, hycainth, bouquets, poppy, viola and daisy.

This course is taught using classical Ebru techniques. Participants will learn the history of Ebru and practice the same methods that have been followed for centuries. The course focuses especially on floral Ebru, including mastery of flower forms, control of the marbling solution, and the correct use of traditional tools. By the end of the a few course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to continue practising independently at home.

After each course, you will take home your own original Ebru artworks, which you can use for decoration, hang on your walls, or turn into covers for notebooks and other personal projects.

You do not need to bring any materials. The time and dates are scheduled with the participants. You can use your hours within 2 months.