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Turkish Calligraphy Workshop in Istanbul
Activity Duration (2 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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The workshop will take place in a stunning and historic setting in the very heart of Istanbul
What you'll do
Learn about the ancient art of Islamic calligraphy, a beautiful script derived from the Qur’an and used by the Ottomans, on this 2-hour Turkish calligraphy workshop in Istanbul. Guided by a talented local artist, you'll use a traditional kalem (bamboo reed pen) to create a unique artwork to take away with you. This small-group experience is suitable for all skill levels and is limited to eight people, so you'll benefit from personalized instruction.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Bubbletank Eco Travel
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Itinerary
Istanbul Local Arts & Crafts Workshops Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Turkish Calligraphy Workshop in Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey. This local arts & crafts workshops experience includes 1 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
C.I.P Cultural Interactions Point
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C.I.P Cultural Interactions Point
Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Here, meet your artist instructor and start by watching a demonstration of the ancient art of Islamic calligraphy.
- Admire the calligrapher’s delicate yet flowing strokes, and learn how Arabic calligraphy was developed in the writing of the Quran, Islam’s sacred text. Discover how Turkish calligraphy grew from this rich art form, and was used by the Ottomans for hundreds of years.
- After watching the artist in action, choose a particular Arabic letter and practice recreating it using specialized tools such as the kalem.
- Midway through your session, break for a hot drink and cookies to keep your concentration and creativity flowing. Then, develop your technique further with more pointers from the artist before producing your final composition.
- At the end of your 2-hour workshop, leave with your finished artwork as a souvenir.
This concludes the tour.
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