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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.
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.
2 events,
Workshop: Making Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Making Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Overview / Description / Instructions The ney is an end-blown flute that we encounter mostly in Middle Eastern music. The ney has been played continuously for 4,500–5,000 years, making it one of the oldest musical instruments which is still in use. This original ney-making experience will introduce you to the world of Sufism. You will […]
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
Overview / Introduction / Description The Mevlevi Sema Ritual was a synthesis of spiritual love attained by a combination of music and whirling, and was considered to be the basic requirement for spiritual devotion. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Whirling dervishes are members of the Mevlevi Order and followers of Rumi, a great Turkish poet and […]
4 events,
Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
Overview / Description / Introduction UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Turkish coffee differs, not in the choice of beans, but in its preparation from other coffees. Finely ground roasted beans and sugar (optional) are added to water, and boiled on low heat multiple times in a special pot called cezve. Served unfiltered, Turkish coffee bears earthy […]
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Overview/ Description / Introduction UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listed with 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. This is such an unusual form of art. Special tools of this […]
Workshop on Traditional Bookbinding (Ciltcilik)
Workshop on Traditional Bookbinding (Ciltcilik)
Overview / Introduction / Description Ever since the invention of reading and writing, protective covers have been made to protect books and to keep their pages in order without bending. With the increasing use of leather, the practice developed into an art known as "cild" (Arabic for leather or hide), the art of bookbinding. This […]
Istanbul Unveiled, a travel documentary by Serif Yenen
Istanbul Unveiled, a travel documentary by Serif Yenen
Overview / Description / Introduction “Istanbul Unveiled” is a 60-minute travel documentary film, which premiered at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. in 2013. Since then, it has won nine 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 […]
2 events,
Folk Dance Class
Folk Dance Class
Overview / Description / Introduction Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of popular Turkish folk dances. This workshop is a learning and practicing experience: You can also ask questions of the dancers. this workshop is led by at least two expert local dancers. C.I.P offers you Turkish Classical Folk dance lessons […]
Folk Dance Class
Folk Dance Class
Overview / Description / Introduction Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of popular Turkish folk dances. This workshop is a learning and practicing experience: You can also ask questions of the dancers. this workshop is led by at least two expert local dancers. C.I.P offers you Turkish Classical Folk dance lessons […]
2 events,
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Overview / Description / Introduction Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting are three different traditional forms of art from the Ottoman times. These arts were all used to illustrate manuscript books. The illustration of manuscript books was well established in Ottoman times. The tradition lives on. Traditional book arts are such demanding that some artists of […]
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Overview / Description / Introduction Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting are three different traditional forms of art from the Ottoman times. These arts were all used to illustrate manuscript books. The illustration of manuscript books was well established in Ottoman times. The tradition lives on. Traditional book arts are such demanding that some artists of […]
2 events,
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
A solo and group dance type, belly dance takes many different forms depending on the country and region, both in costume and dance style, and new styles have derived in the West as its popularity has spread globally. In this workshop, you will be introduced to classical Turkish-style belly dancing. Participate in this workshop to […]
Workshop: Blowing Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Blowing Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Overview / Description / Introduction Sufi Music is central to the Sema ceremony of the whirling dervishes, which is set to a form of music called Ayin (Ritual). The Ney is an end-blown flute that figures prominently in Sufi music. The ney has been played for 4000-5000 years; it is one of the oldest musical […]
2 events,
Workshop: Making Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Making Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Overview / Description / Instructions The ney is an end-blown flute that we encounter mostly in Middle Eastern music. The ney has been played continuously for 4,500–5,000 years, making it one of the oldest musical instruments which is still in use. This original ney-making experience will introduce you to the world of Sufism. You will […]
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
Overview / Introduction / Description The Mevlevi Sema Ritual was a synthesis of spiritual love attained by a combination of music and whirling, and was considered to be the basic requirement for spiritual devotion. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Whirling dervishes are members of the Mevlevi Order and followers of Rumi, a great Turkish poet and […]
2 events,
Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
Overview / Description / Introduction UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Turkish coffee differs, not in the choice of beans, but in its preparation from other coffees. Finely ground roasted beans and sugar (optional) are added to water, and boiled on low heat multiple times in a special pot called cezve. Served unfiltered, Turkish coffee bears earthy […]
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Overview/ Description / Introduction UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listed with 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. This is such an unusual form of art. Special tools of this […]
2 events,
Folk Dance Class
Folk Dance Class
Overview / Description / Introduction Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of popular Turkish folk dances. This workshop is a learning and practicing experience: You can also ask questions of the dancers. this workshop is led by at least two expert local dancers. C.I.P offers you Turkish Classical Folk dance lessons […]
Folk Dance Class
Folk Dance Class
Overview / Description / Introduction Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of popular Turkish folk dances. This workshop is a learning and practicing experience: You can also ask questions of the dancers. this workshop is led by at least two expert local dancers. C.I.P offers you Turkish Classical Folk dance lessons […]
2 events,
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Overview / Description / Introduction Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting are three different traditional forms of art from the Ottoman times. These arts were all used to illustrate manuscript books. The illustration of manuscript books was well established in Ottoman times. The tradition lives on. Traditional book arts are such demanding that some artists of […]
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Overview / Description / Introduction Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting are three different traditional forms of art from the Ottoman times. These arts were all used to illustrate manuscript books. The illustration of manuscript books was well established in Ottoman times. The tradition lives on. Traditional book arts are such demanding that some artists of […]
2 events,
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
A solo and group dance type, belly dance takes many different forms depending on the country and region, both in costume and dance style, and new styles have derived in the West as its popularity has spread globally. In this workshop, you will be introduced to classical Turkish-style belly dancing. Participate in this workshop to […]
Workshop: Blowing Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Blowing Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Overview / Description / Introduction Sufi Music is central to the Sema ceremony of the whirling dervishes, which is set to a form of music called Ayin (Ritual). The Ney is an end-blown flute that figures prominently in Sufi music. The ney has been played for 4000-5000 years; it is one of the oldest musical […]
2 events,
Workshop: Making Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Making Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Overview / Description / Instructions The ney is an end-blown flute that we encounter mostly in Middle Eastern music. The ney has been played continuously for 4,500–5,000 years, making it one of the oldest musical instruments which is still in use. This original ney-making experience will introduce you to the world of Sufism. You will […]
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
Overview / Introduction / Description The Mevlevi Sema Ritual was a synthesis of spiritual love attained by a combination of music and whirling, and was considered to be the basic requirement for spiritual devotion. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Whirling dervishes are members of the Mevlevi Order and followers of Rumi, a great Turkish poet and […]
3 events,
Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
Overview / Description / Introduction UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Turkish coffee differs, not in the choice of beans, but in its preparation from other coffees. Finely ground roasted beans and sugar (optional) are added to water, and boiled on low heat multiple times in a special pot called cezve. Served unfiltered, Turkish coffee bears earthy […]
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Overview/ Description / Introduction UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listed with 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. This is such an unusual form of art. Special tools of this […]
Workshop: Making and Illuminating of Kubur (Cylinder Boxes)
Workshop: Making and Illuminating of Kubur (Cylinder Boxes)
Overview / Description / Introduction ‘Kubur’ is the name given to cylinder carton boxes, which were originally used to carry arrows. The word "kubur" comes from the Arabic word “kabr” meaning “deep hole”. This is because of its cylinder form. Additionally, Kubur was also used to carry Ottoman Sultans' Fermans (Written Orders) and calligraphy artists' […]
2 events,
Folk Dance Class
Folk Dance Class
Overview / Description / Introduction Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of popular Turkish folk dances. This workshop is a learning and practicing experience: You can also ask questions of the dancers. this workshop is led by at least two expert local dancers. C.I.P offers you Turkish Classical Folk dance lessons […]
Folk Dance Class
Folk Dance Class
Overview / Description / Introduction Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of popular Turkish folk dances. This workshop is a learning and practicing experience: You can also ask questions of the dancers. this workshop is led by at least two expert local dancers. C.I.P offers you Turkish Classical Folk dance lessons […]
2 events,
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Overview / Description / Introduction Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting are three different traditional forms of art from the Ottoman times. These arts were all used to illustrate manuscript books. The illustration of manuscript books was well established in Ottoman times. The tradition lives on. Traditional book arts are such demanding that some artists of […]
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Overview / Description / Introduction Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting are three different traditional forms of art from the Ottoman times. These arts were all used to illustrate manuscript books. The illustration of manuscript books was well established in Ottoman times. The tradition lives on. Traditional book arts are such demanding that some artists of […]
2 events,
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
A solo and group dance type, belly dance takes many different forms depending on the country and region, both in costume and dance style, and new styles have derived in the West as its popularity has spread globally. In this workshop, you will be introduced to classical Turkish-style belly dancing. Participate in this workshop to […]
Workshop: Blowing Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Blowing Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Overview / Description / Introduction Sufi Music is central to the Sema ceremony of the whirling dervishes, which is set to a form of music called Ayin (Ritual). The Ney is an end-blown flute that figures prominently in Sufi music. The ney has been played for 4000-5000 years; it is one of the oldest musical […]
2 events,
Workshop: Making Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Making Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Overview / Description / Instructions The ney is an end-blown flute that we encounter mostly in Middle Eastern music. The ney has been played continuously for 4,500–5,000 years, making it one of the oldest musical instruments which is still in use. This original ney-making experience will introduce you to the world of Sufism. You will […]
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
Overview / Introduction / Description The Mevlevi Sema Ritual was a synthesis of spiritual love attained by a combination of music and whirling, and was considered to be the basic requirement for spiritual devotion. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Whirling dervishes are members of the Mevlevi Order and followers of Rumi, a great Turkish poet and […]
3 events,
Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
Overview / Description / Introduction UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Turkish coffee differs, not in the choice of beans, but in its preparation from other coffees. Finely ground roasted beans and sugar (optional) are added to water, and boiled on low heat multiple times in a special pot called cezve. Served unfiltered, Turkish coffee bears earthy […]
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Overview/ Description / Introduction UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listed with 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. This is such an unusual form of art. Special tools of this […]
Workshop: Making and Illuminating of Arrows
Workshop: Making and Illuminating of Arrows
Overview / Introduction / Description There is an old saying in Turkey that there are “120 ways to string a bow,” though the most common methods involve sitting on ground with one’s feet pressed against the grip. Traditional Archery was used for various purposes throughout the Medieval Turkish World. Among these are hunting tools, weapons […]
2 events,
Folk Dance Class
Folk Dance Class
Overview / Description / Introduction Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of popular Turkish folk dances. This workshop is a learning and practicing experience: You can also ask questions of the dancers. this workshop is led by at least two expert local dancers. C.I.P offers you Turkish Classical Folk dance lessons […]
Folk Dance Class
Folk Dance Class
Overview / Description / Introduction Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of popular Turkish folk dances. This workshop is a learning and practicing experience: You can also ask questions of the dancers. this workshop is led by at least two expert local dancers. C.I.P offers you Turkish Classical Folk dance lessons […]
2 events,
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Overview / Description / Introduction Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting are three different traditional forms of art from the Ottoman times. These arts were all used to illustrate manuscript books. The illustration of manuscript books was well established in Ottoman times. The tradition lives on. Traditional book arts are such demanding that some artists of […]
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Workshop on Traditional Book Arts: Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting
Overview / Description / Introduction Calligraphy, Illumination (Tezhip) and Miniature Painting are three different traditional forms of art from the Ottoman times. These arts were all used to illustrate manuscript books. The illustration of manuscript books was well established in Ottoman times. The tradition lives on. Traditional book arts are such demanding that some artists of […]
2 events,
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
Workshop: Belly Dancing Class
A solo and group dance type, belly dance takes many different forms depending on the country and region, both in costume and dance style, and new styles have derived in the West as its popularity has spread globally. In this workshop, you will be introduced to classical Turkish-style belly dancing. Participate in this workshop to […]
Workshop: Blowing Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Blowing Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Overview / Description / Introduction Sufi Music is central to the Sema ceremony of the whirling dervishes, which is set to a form of music called Ayin (Ritual). The Ney is an end-blown flute that figures prominently in Sufi music. The ney has been played for 4000-5000 years; it is one of the oldest musical […]
2 events,
Workshop: Making Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Workshop: Making Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
Overview / Description / Instructions The ney is an end-blown flute that we encounter mostly in Middle Eastern music. The ney has been played continuously for 4,500–5,000 years, making it one of the oldest musical instruments which is still in use. This original ney-making experience will introduce you to the world of Sufism. You will […]
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
Workshop with Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
Overview / Introduction / Description The Mevlevi Sema Ritual was a synthesis of spiritual love attained by a combination of music and whirling, and was considered to be the basic requirement for spiritual devotion. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Whirling dervishes are members of the Mevlevi Order and followers of Rumi, a great Turkish poet and […]
2 events,
Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
Turkish Coffee Experience and Fortune Telling
Overview / Description / Introduction UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Turkish coffee differs, not in the choice of beans, but in its preparation from other coffees. Finely ground roasted beans and sugar (optional) are added to water, and boiled on low heat multiple times in a special pot called cezve. Served unfiltered, Turkish coffee bears earthy […]
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Workshop on the Turkish Art of Marbling, Ebru
Overview/ Description / Introduction UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listed with 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. This is such an unusual form of art. Special tools of this […]
2 events,
Folk Dance Class
Folk Dance Class
Overview / Description / Introduction Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of popular Turkish folk dances. This workshop is a learning and practicing experience: You can also ask questions of the dancers. this workshop is led by at least two expert local dancers. C.I.P offers you Turkish Classical Folk dance lessons […]
Folk Dance Class
Folk Dance Class
Overview / Description / Introduction Participate in this workshop to learn the techniques and practices of popular Turkish folk dances. This workshop is a learning and practicing experience: You can also ask questions of the dancers. this workshop is led by at least two expert local dancers. C.I.P offers you Turkish Classical Folk dance lessons […]
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