Tezhip Illumination Turkish Art workshop at Artrise

Explore pattern, colour & line with the delicate art of Turkish gilding. Tezhip, meaning “illumination” or “gilding,” is the delicate art of decorating manuscripts and calligraphy with intricate floral motifs, geometry, and gold detailing. Practiced for centuries in the Ottoman world, Tezhip reflects harmony, patience, and sacred beauty, transforming the page into a space of contemplation and refinement. Nur Terzi is a visual artist devoted to the traditional Turkish arts of Ebru, Tezhip, calligraphy, and Çini ceramics. Through flowing water, delicate illumination, and sacred pattern, Nur's work explores beauty, stillness, and spiritual reflection In this two day Tezhip workshop led by Nur, participants will: • choose and transfer a traditional Turkish floral motif • build it up in gradient colour using watercolour pencils • finish with tahrir: the fine outlining that gives illuminated work its characteristic crispness. The workshop comprises two sessions. Session 1: Sat 31 Oct (11am- 12.30pm) Session 2: Sat 7 Nov (11am- 12.30pm) Session 2 builds directly on the artwork from Session 1. • Ticket price gives attendance to both sessions. • Tickets for a single session are not available. • For participants aged 18 yrs+ . All materials provided. Participants just need to bring their creative selves. The workshop is beginner friendly, no preliminary art experience needed. Nur will provide intermediate and advanced patterns for those participants who have more experience and want to exploring using fine line brushes instead of pencils to challenge themselves and extend their skills. Read more about the facilitator, Nur Terzi, here: https://nurterzi.com/about