Turkish Marbling - Ebru Lessons in Istanbul.

Turkish Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design, which can produce patterns similar to marble or other stone, hence the name. The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as size, and then carefully transferred to a sheet of paper (or other surfaces such as fabric).

This decorative material has been used to cover a variety of surfaces for several centuries. It is often employed as a writing surface for calligraphy, and especially book covers and endpapers in bookbinding and stationery. Part of its appeal is that each print is a unique monoprint.

Need a break from the hustle and bustle of tourist life in Istanbul? Come take an art class with the remarkable Turkish artist Bahar !

LEARN the secrets of creating the rich patterns of handmade marble paper .

EXPERIENCE the sensuous flow of Ottoman Marble ( Ebru ).

CONTEMPORARY create design fabric marbling paper technique designs on paper, glass or on silk fabrics .

Our teacher that is shown in our pictures is Ms. Ayla Makas. She gives our group classes in Sultanahmet. For private lessons we have one more teacher as well.

About The Artist : Bahar Taymaz was born in Üsküdar. During high school years she attended arts and Turkish folk dances classes. After having a BA degree from Social Anthropology, she started to work at the department as a research assistant. She gained a scholarship from the British Council and had a MA degree in British Cultural Studies from the University of Warwick, UK.

After coming back home, she worked as a project coordinator and customer relationship manager in different companies. She attended Traditional Turkish Marbling classes in Foundation of Turkish culture called Caferaga Monastery between 2003 and 2004. She resigned in 2006 to fulfil her ambitions and started to work on traditional Turkish marbling at her place.

** If you have any interest of learning Classical Ottoman Marble, joining a workshop or ordering a special Turkish Marble Art Work from our teacheri please call us or send us an e-mail to get more information and to get a meeting..