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Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Participants will be introduced to this traditional instrument, and will be offered the opportunity to try blowing the almost-impossible "ney". You can also ask questions of the artist.
2 events,
The Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
The Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage Ebru is the traditional Turkish art of creating colorful patterns by sprinkling and brushing color pigments onto a pan of oily water and then transferring the patterns to paper.
Belly Dancing Class
Belly Dancing Class
Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of Turkish-style belly dancing. This workshop is a two-lesson learning experience.
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Workshop: Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
In one hour and fortyfive minutes, participants will be introduced to this traditional instrument, and will be offered the opportunity to try blowing the "ney". You can also ask questions of the artist.
3 events,
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination and Miniature Painting
In this workshop, three artists of Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting will be available for you in three groups.
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
In this workshop, three artists of Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting will be available for you in three groups.
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of Turkish-style belly dancing. This workshop is a learning experience.
1 event,
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
This workshop will include a short video presentation, an introduction to a Sufi musician and a whirling dervish, interviews with them, live demonstrations on the whirling dervish ritual, and then your own whirling trials.
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2 events,
Workshop: Making and Illuminating of Arrows
Workshop: Making and Illuminating of Arrows
In the workshop, you will learn how to make real arrows and decorate them by using traditional techniques. You can later keep your own arrow as a souvenir.
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
This workshop is a learning experience, in which you will be making your own "ebru" artwork, and keep your work as a souvenir.
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Workshop: Making and Illuminating of Kubur (Cylinder Boxes)
Workshop: Making and Illuminating of Kubur (Cylinder Boxes)
In the workshop, you will learn how to make "kubur"s (carton cylinder boxes) and decorate them by using traditional techniques. You can later keep your own box as a souvenir.
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
This workshop is a learning experience, in which you will be making your own "ebru" artwork, and keep your work as a souvenir.
0 events,
1 event,
Workshop: Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
In one hour and fortyfive minutes, participants will be introduced to this traditional instrument, and will be offered the opportunity to try blowing the "ney". You can also ask questions of the artist.
3 events,
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
In this workshop, three artists of Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting will be available for you in three groups.
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
In this workshop, three artists of Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting will be available for you in three groups.
Istanbul Unveiled, A Travel Documentary Film by Serif Yenen
Istanbul Unveiled, A Travel Documentary Film by Serif Yenen
Screening of award-winning travel film Istanbul Unveiled, and a Q&A session with the director will be available. Serif Yenen, who is also a travel advisor and will give you tips on travel in Istanbul.
2 events,
Workshop: Making Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Making Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
In this workshop, participants will make their own instruments from reeds, and keep them as souvenirs. They will also be offered the opportunity to try blowing their own “ney”s.
Workshop: Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
Workshop: Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
Learn about the history of Turkish coffee, experience how to make Turkish coffee, and find ou tips on how to read coffee cups. Once you learn this, you will have the eternal power of prophesy.
2 events,
Turkish Shadow Theater: Karagöz & Hacivat
Turkish Shadow Theater: Karagöz & Hacivat
Turkish traditional shadow play "Karagöz and Hacivat" will be performed by a renown artist from Bursa. The artist will also be available for questions.
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of Turkish-style belly dancing. This workshop is a learning experience.
3 events,
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
In this workshop, three artists of Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting will be available for you in three groups.
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
In this workshop, three artists of Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting will be available for you in three groups.
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
This workshop will include a short video presentation, an introduction to a Sufi musician and a whirling dervish, interviews with them, live demonstrations on the whirling dervish ritual, and then your own whirling trials.
3 events,
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
This workshop is a learning experience, in which you will be making your own "ebru" artwork, and keep your work as a souvenir.
Workshop on Traditional Bookbinding (Ciltcilik)
Workshop on Traditional Bookbinding (Ciltcilik)
The processes of bookbinding are very interesting, and worth seeing and trying. You can also ask questions of the artist.
Workshop: Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
In one hour and fortyfive minutes, participants will be introduced to this traditional instrument, and will be offered the opportunity to try blowing the "ney". You can also ask questions of the artist.
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1 event,
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of Turkish-style belly dancing. This workshop is a learning experience.
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1 event,
Workshop: Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
In one hour and fortyfive minutes, participants will be introduced to this traditional instrument, and will be offered the opportunity to try blowing the "ney". You can also ask questions of the artist.
2 events,
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
This workshop is a learning experience, in which you will be making your own "ebru" artwork, and keep your work as a souvenir.
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
This workshop is a learning experience, in which you will be making your own "ebru" artwork, and keep your work as a souvenir.
2 events,
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
In this workshop, three artists of Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting will be available for you in three groups.
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
In this workshop, three artists of Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting will be available for you in three groups.
2 events,
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of Turkish-style belly dancing. This workshop is a learning experience.
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