Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting are three different traditional forms of art from the Ottoman times. They were all used to illustrate manuscript books. These arts were used to illustrate manuscript books.

The illustration of manuscript books was well established in Ottoman times. The tradition lives on. Artists in the Ottoman Era sometimes spent their entire lives completing a manuscript.

In this workshop, three artists will be available for you in three groups. You will be able to try each of these arts by their artists and try making your own works of art, and keep them as souvenirs. Discover the artist within!

Drinks and cookies will be available during a coffee break.

Where is C.I.P? How convenient is the location?

Even if you are not staying in this vicinity, you will likely be in our neighborhood as we are only 5-minute walking distance from Taksim Square or the pedestrian street of Istiklal. The Çukurcuma Antiques neighborhood is nearby too.

How to get to C.I.P from Taksim Square?

Take the Sıraselviler street, pass the German Hospital, enter the Soğancı street by turning left from the corner of the Güllüoğlu Baklava store.

Second block on the right. Private car park is available at the Soğancı street.

Price per session: €45.00 EUROS

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