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Istanbul: Paint Your First İznik Tile with a Local Artist
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Provided by:
Seher Arzu
Duration
3 hours
Languages
English
Meeting point
Rüstem Paşa Camii, Rüstem Paşa, Hasırcılar Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
From €35.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
Make something with your own hands in Istanbul and take it home.
İznik tiles are one of the most beautiful traditions of Turkish decorative art. In this small, relaxed workshop, you'll get to experience the technique yourself rather than simply looking at finished tiles.
We'll begin with a short visit to Rüstem pasha mosque, introducing one of Istanbul's most remarkable examples of the Golden Age of İznik tile art.
Then we'll head to a nearby café and start painting.
First, you'll practice the brush movements and painting technique on paper. I'll guide you through the small details that give traditional Turkish tile patterns their distinctive character.
You'll then receive a high-quality watercolor paper with a contoured pattern based on a detail from the tiles of rüstem pasha mosque. Using what you've learned, you'll paint the pattern yourself in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
No previous drawing or painting experience is needed.
At the end, you'll have your own framed handmade piece to take home, display on your desk or hang on your wall, along with a little experience of the traditional Turkish art of İznik tiles.
Small group: maximum 8 people.
İznik tiles are one of the most beautiful traditions of Turkish decorative art. In this small, relaxed workshop, you'll get to experience the technique yourself rather than simply looking at finished tiles.
We'll begin with a short visit to Rüstem pasha mosque, introducing one of Istanbul's most remarkable examples of the Golden Age of İznik tile art.
Then we'll head to a nearby café and start painting.
First, you'll practice the brush movements and painting technique on paper. I'll guide you through the small details that give traditional Turkish tile patterns their distinctive character.
You'll then receive a high-quality watercolor paper with a contoured pattern based on a detail from the tiles of rüstem pasha mosque. Using what you've learned, you'll paint the pattern yourself in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
No previous drawing or painting experience is needed.
At the end, you'll have your own framed handmade piece to take home, display on your desk or hang on your wall, along with a little experience of the traditional Turkish art of İznik tiles.
Small group: maximum 8 people.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Rustem Pasha Mosque
- Paper and materials
- Brief visit and introduction to Rüstem Pasha Mosque
- Frame for your finished work
Our Guides
Seher Arzu
Meeting point
Rüstem Paşa Camii, Rüstem Paşa, Hasırcılar Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
On arrival
Please come to Rüstem Paşa Camii, Rüstem Paşa, Hasırcılar Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye 10 minutes before the activity.
Things to note
No previous experience is necessary. You will leave with a beautiful piece to take home with you.
Minimum participants: 3.
If the minimum number is not reached, the experience may be cancelled, and you will receive a full refund or be offered an alternative date.
Cancellation policy
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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