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An Introduction to Turkish Marbling

Alp 11/03/2016 0

An Introduction to Turkish Marbling FILED UNDER CULTURE BY MIKE POWELL Marbling, or ebru, is one of the most popular forms of Turkish art. We decided to introduce ourselves to the technique, and joined a workshop offered by Bazaar Turkey / Les Arts Turcs in Sultanahmet. By the end of the entertaining session, we had managed to create a few minor masterpieces. Ebru has been a part of the Turkish art scene for centuries, and has long been a specialty of Istanbul’s dervish orders. Contributing to the technique’s popularity is the fact ...

Team Building Marbling Class with Baxter in Istanbul - March 2016

Alp 08/03/2016 0

Team Building - Marbling Class with Baxter Healthcare Company Meeting in Istanbul - March 2016 http://www.bazaarturkey.com/tours/turkish_marbling_lesson.html LEARN the secrets of creating the rich patterns of handmade marble paper . EXPERIENCE the sensuous flow of Ottoman Marble ( Ebru ). CONTEMPORARY create design fabric marbling paper technique designs on paper, glass or on silk fabrics . Our teachers are local Turkish Artisans and have experience in teaching. Our Artists are Professional in Marbling - Ebru Art & Local Artisans. ** If you have any interest of learning Cl...

Arabic Calligraphy Class with Amy from Singapore

Alp 22/02/2016 0

Private Calligraphy Class with our friend Amy from Singapore - Sultanahmet / Istanbul - February 2016 http://www.bazaarturkey.com/tours/calligraphy_lessons_istanbul.html In our lessons; we can teach beginner & advanced level ; **Traditional Ottoman & Arabic Style Calligraphy ( 2 Hours ) ** Latin Style Calligraphy ( 2 Hours ) in our workshop located in Sultanahmet / istanbul. Contact : Mr. Alp AKSAHIN ( Phone : +90 544 220 10 22 ) info@bazaarturkey.com Here is our adres : http://www.bazaarturkey.com/contact_us1.htm Google Maps : http://g.co/maps/4yxya Les Arts Turcs - A...

Islamic Muslim Tours in Istanbul - Guests From Uk - 2016

Alp 19/02/2016 0

Islamic Religious Tours in Istanbul for our guests from UK - Istanbul - 2016 http://www.bazaarturkey.com/tours/islamic_tours_istanbul.html Mosques - Sahabe Tombs - Cemeteries - Religious places visit In Istanbul. Istanbul is the center of religion for centuries. After the ottoman period Islamic Religion spreaded througout the city. The first mosque in Istanbul was built in Kadikoy on the Asian side of the city, which was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1353. The first mosque on the European side of Istanbul was built inside the Rumeli Castle in 1452. The firs...

Ebru Lesson with our guests from Dubai February 2016

Alp 16/02/2016 0

Turkish Ebru Class with our guests from Dubai - Sultanahmet / Istanbul - February 2016 http://www.bazaarturkey.com/tours/turkish_marbling_lesson.html Turkish Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design, which can produce patterns similar to marble or other stone, hence the name. The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as size, and then carefully transferred to a sheet of paper (or other surfaces such as fabric). In Ebru art, you can draw flower figures that are traditional from the Ottoman period BUT the things t...

Ottoman Tile Making Lesson Students from Doha

Alp 08/02/2016 0

Traditional Ottoman Tile Painting Class for our guests from Doha.. They came for thier 1st. year anniversary to istanbul and made nice tiles.. Thanks Amal. February 2016 - Istanbul http://www.bazaarturkey.com/tours/turkish_tiles_workshop.html Our Workshops : We have an Art Studio in Sultanahmet area and our local teachers that are professional in Traditional Turkish Tile & Ceramics workshop. In our place, we give beginner, intermediate & advanced level of traditional Turkish Tile & Ceramic painting lessons. Usually lessons are 2 hours based and by the end of 2 hours, you will be abl...