Learn the ancient Turkish art of Ebru marbling and print your own design onto a canvas tote bag. Enjoy unlimited tea, coffee & handmade snacks. A wearable souvenir you actually made yourself.
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Up to 3 hours
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Ever painted on water? That's basically what Ebru is. You drop colors onto a water surface, swirl them into patterns, and then press a tote bag onto the water to transfer the design. The result is a completely one-of-a-kind print. No two are ever the same.
This is a 2-hour hands-on workshop. Our instructor will walk you through the whole process: how to prepare the water, how to use the traditional tools (brushes, combs, stylus), and how to layer colors to get the patterns you want. You'll practice on paper first, then do the real thing on your tote bag.
You'll also create 2 Ebru marbled postcards. Keep them as souvenirs or write a message on the back and we'll mail them anywhere in the world for you. Imagine someone back home opening their mailbox to find a handmade postcard from Istanbul.
You don't need to be an artist. Most of our guests have never done anything like this before, and the results always look incredible. That's the beauty of Ebru. The water does half the work.
While your tote bag dries, sit back with some Turkish tea and our homemade cookies. Our instructors love chatting about Istanbul: where to eat, what to see, the places tourists usually miss.
You leave with a tote bag you can actually use. It's not a souvenir that sits on a shelf. It's something you'll carry around and people will ask you about. Ebru is on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, and now you've got a piece of it in your hands.
Highlights
Paint on water and print your own Ebru marbling design onto a canvas tote bag
Learn a UNESCO-listed Turkish art form with traditional tools and natural pigments
Enjoy unlimited Turkish tea, coffee, and homemade cookies during the workshop
Take home a unique, wearable souvenir no two tote bags ever look the same
No art experience needed, beginners get the best results.
What's Included
Snacks
Handmade Baked Cookies
Unlimited Turkish Tea
Unlimited Water
Equipment
Expert Ebru marbling instruction from a professional artist
2 Ebru marbled postcards to keep or send to loved ones
Where we will meet
Look for a building with a signboard that reads Fabrikafa. Your guide will be waiting for you outside the entrance.
What types of workshops does Istanbul Workshops offer?
We offer a variety of workshops including Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making, Stained Glass Painting, and traditional Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling sessions.
Where are your workshops held?
Our workshops are held in various locations across Istanbul, including historical sites and cultural centers on the Asian side of the city
Do I need prior experience to participate in a workshop?
No prior experience is required. Our workshops are designed for all skill levels, and our instructors will guide you through each step
















