Art of Turkish 'Ebru' Marbling Workshop in Istanbul
Overview
Master the art of ‘ebru’ or Turkish paper marbling on a fun and creative 2-hour workshop in Istanbul. Watch a local artisan at work to learn all about the intricate art form of swirling patterns, created with color pigments, oily water and paper. Build your ebru skills as you have a go yourself, and create unique pieces of art to take home as mementos. A hot drink and cookies are included and the workshop is limited to eight participants for a personalized experience.
What's Included
- Tea, coffee and cookies
- Use of equipment and materials
- Your artwork to take home
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Transportation to and from the place
Meeting Location
No: Kat:3
Cihangir, Soğancı Sk. No:3, 34000 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This is the same place as Discover Istanbul and Turkey with Serif Yenen and Team.
Watch as the instructor creates marbled patterns using color pigments, oily water and paper, as you learn about the history of the art form. The technique has UNESCO World Heritage Intangible Cultural Heritage status, having been used by Seljuk and Ottoman artists to decorate Imperial documents. Today, it is mostly used as a background for calligraphy and to decorate the insides of book covers.
Experiment and produce your own marbled effects using the supplied tools. Have fun developing your skills and learn the secrets to make richer and more intricate patterns.
Break for tea, coffee and cookies, and then develop your work as your 2-hour workshop progresses. After your class, take home your own unique pieces of art as mementos to display at home.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-8275EBRU
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea, coffee and cookies.
- Use of equipment and materials.
- Your artwork to take home.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
- Transportation to and from the place.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Art of Turkish 'Ebru' Marbling Workshop in Istanbul is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Art of Turkish ‘Ebru’ Marbling Workshop in Istanbul will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea, coffee and cookies
- Use of equipment and materials
- Your artwork to take home
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Transportation to and from the place
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
