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SUMMARY:Workshop: Experience the Art of “Hiç” | Calligraphy meets Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Create an illuminated letter through art of Ottoman calligraphy and Tezhip\, exploring the Sufi path from form to nothingness. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop: Ottoman Calligraphy | Tezhip Illumination\nPart of the exhibition: Hiç: In Pursuit of Nothingness\nDate: Saturday\, 8 November 2025\nTime: 10:30 am – 4 pm (includes a short break)\nInstructors: Gulnaz Mahboob and Nagihan Seymour\nDuration: 5 hours\nFee: £50 (includes all materials)\n💡 To avoid the Eventbrite fee\, you can make your payment by bank transfer using the details below.\nClass Size: Minimum 5 – Maximum 15 students\nLocation: Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London\n📍 10 Maple Street\, W1T 5HA (Nearest tube stations: Warren Street & Goodge Street) \nRequired Materials\nAll materials will be provided by the Institute. \nBank Transfer Details:\nBank Name: Metro Bank Tottenham Court Road\nAccount Name: Yunus Emre Institute\nSort Code: 23-05-80\nAccount Number: 21902772\nReference: Your Full Name\n(Please ensure you include your full name so your payment is processed correctly.) \nWorkshop Overview\nJoin us for Hiç: Ottoman Calligraphy & Tezhip Workshop\, a meditative artistic experience where language\, geometry\, and light converge.\nInspired by the Sufi concept of “hiç” — meaning nothingness — this workshop offers a journey into the spiritual heart of Ottoman art\, combining Ottoman calligraphy and Tezhip illumination in one day of mindful creation. \nThe session is divided into two parts: \n🖋 Part 1 – Ottoman Calligraphy (2–2.5 hours) | 10:30 am – 1:00 pm\nParticipants will be introduced to the rhythm and grace of Ottoman calligraphy\, learning to write a single elegant letter using the traditional qalam (reed pen) and ink.\nThrough guided exercises\, you will explore the proportions and balance that give the script its timeless beauty — cultivating patience\, focus\, and harmony in each stroke.\nThe act of writing becomes a reflection of hiçlik: quieting the self to reveal pure form and flow. \n🎨 Part 2 – Tezhip Illumination (2–2.5 hours) | 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm\nBuilding upon your calligraphic composition\, you will then enter the world of Tezhip\, the Ottoman art of manuscript illumination.\nUsing traditional pigments and gold paint\, participants will embellish their letter with patterns inspired by Hatayi (floral)and Rumi (stylised animal or spiral) motifs.\nEach design represents movement\, balance\, and the unfolding of creation — transforming your calligraphy into a finished artwork that unites text and ornamentation\, discipline and creativity. \nBy the end of the day\, you will have produced your own illuminated letter — a symbol of beauty\, contemplation\, and the journey from form to meaning. Open to all levels\, this workshop offers not only an introduction to one of Türkiye’s most cherished art forms but also a reflective journey into the harmony between nature\, beauty\, and the divine. \nAbout the Exhibition\nHiç: In Pursuit of Nothingness explores the Sufi concept of “hiç” — meaning nothingness — through calligraphy\, illumination\, and ceramic art.\nCurated by Nagihan Seymour\, the exhibition offers a contemplative journey bridging traditional Turkish art and contemporary expression. \nRooted in the philosophy of transcending the self to achieve harmony with the whole\, hiç invites visitors to reflect on mindfulness\, ego\, and existence in the modern world.\nAlongside the display\, visitors can join workshops\, talks\, and guided tours for a deeper engagement with the spirit of the exhibition. \n🗓️ Exhibition Dates: 4–30 November 2025\n📍 Venue: Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London \nWorkshop Policies and Guidelines\n\nThe workshop is primarily taught in English\, but some terminology may be in Turkish. Your instructor will clarify any terms or concepts as needed during the class.\nFor your safety and comfort\, we recommend avoiding wearing loose clothing\, especially items with large cuffs and neckties\, during classes.\nWhile the Institute strives to maintain a safe learning environment\, students are reminded that they are solely responsible for the security of their personal belongings. The Institute assumes no liability for any loss or damage to personal items incurred during course activities.\nThe Institute endeavors to maintain a conducive learning environment by ensuring that courses meet a minimum enrollment. If this requirement is not met by the end of the registration period\, the Institute reserves the right to cancel the course/ workshop one day prior to its scheduled start. In such cases\, any course fees paid by enrolled students will be promptly refunded in full. Refunds will be processed to the student’s designated bank account\, unless the course was purchased online\, in which case refunds will be issued via PayPal.\nApplicants can withdraw their application without incurring any charges up until the commencement date of the workshop. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals made after the day of the workshop.\nPhotography and videos may be taken during classes for archival and promotional purposes. Your participation in the class implies consent for us to use these materials. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed\, please inform your instructor.\nYour feedback is valuable to us. If you have any suggestions or concerns regarding the class structure or content\, please feel free to discuss them with your instructor\, the administrative staff or the coordinator at londra@yee.org.tr\n\nBy enrolling in the course\, students acknowledge their understanding and acceptance of the aforementioned termsand conditions.
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LOCATION:Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London\, 10 Maple Street\, London\, W1T 5HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Hiç
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