Immerse Yourself in Turkish Local Culture
Go beyond the ordinary and become a true traveler!
Discover The Artist Within!
Choose the topic that interests you the most!
Calendar of Events
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
0 events,
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.
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.
0 events,
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.
Workshop: Blowing Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Blowing 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.
0 events,
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 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,
Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
After learning about the history of Turkish coffee, you can also experience how to make Turkish coffee and read coffee cups. Once you learn this, you will have the eternal power of prophesy. You can join this workshop anytime you like between these hours. Price: €20.00 EUROS
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.
Çocuklara Ebru Atölyesi: Geleneksel Türk Sanatlarından Ebru
Çocuklara Ebru Atölyesi: Geleneksel Türk Sanatlarından Ebru
Özel karışımlarla hazırlanmış ve ebru teknesi adı verilen tekneye konmuş su üstünde, özel hazırlanmış boyalarla oluşturulan desenlerin kâğıt üzerine geçirilmesi yoluyla yapılan bir süsleme sanatıdır. UNESCO Intangible Cultural HeritageUNESCO Somut Olmayan Kültür Mirası: Ebru Sanatı, İnsanlığın Somut Olmayan Kültürel Mirası Temsili Listesine alınmıştır. İki dersten oluşan bu atölye çalışmasında ebru sanatı ile tanışacak, kendi ebrunuzu […]
2 events,
Folk Dance Class
Folk Dance Class
Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practicies of popular Turkish folk dances. This workshop is a two-lesson learning experience. You can also ask questions of the dancers, there will be two or three of them. Every Saturday between 12:30 - 14:30 or 14:30 - 16:30 Price Per Session: €32.00 Euros
Folk Dance Class
Folk Dance Class
Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practicies of popular Turkish folk dances. This workshop is a two-lesson learning experience. You can also ask questions of the dancers, there will be two or three of dancers. Every Saturday between 12:30 – 14:30 or 14:30 – 16:30 Price Per Each Session: €32.00 Euros
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Workshop: Blowing Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Blowing 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.
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
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.
Istanbul Unveiled, a travel documentary by Serif Yenen
Istanbul Unveiled, a travel documentary by Serif Yenen
“Istanbul Unveiled” is a 60-minute travel documentary film, which premiered at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. last December. Since then, it has won 8 international awards, most of which were first prizes, in the best travel documentary category. Official website of the film: www.istanbulunveiled.com A Q & A session with the director will be available […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
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.
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
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.
1 event,
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.