Tezhip Workshop

During this special gathering held in Istanbul, participants are introduced to the subtleties of the ancient art of tezhip that adorns Ottoman manuscripts. Hosted at the Istanbul Workshops venue in the Aziz Mahmut Hudayi neighborhood, the three-hour program begins with an informative introduction to the history and symbolism of this decorative art.

Led by a local artist, the hands-on session teaches brush handling along with gold leaf and pigment application techniques. Participants create original pieces by working by hand on pre-drawn floral and geometric motifs on traditional paper.

During the break following the session, guests are served unlimited tea and coffee accompanied by fresh cookies. At the end of the event, participants receive both their personal creations and a special certificate documenting this artistic experience.