About
The School of Traditional Arts is delighted to welcome back illuminator and calligrapher Ayten Tiryaki for this special course. Ayten hoca is a distinguished artist from a renowned lineage of teachers in the Ottoman tradition, and this is a rare opportunity to learn directly from a true master of the craft.
In tezhip, the art of illumination, the Rumi motif is a key decorative element that brings elegance and rhythm to a design. In this course, students explore the Sarılma (interlaced) Rumi, a beautiful form where a secondary rumi motif, cloud shape, or leaf wraps gracefully around a primary rumi.
Throughout the course, participants dive into the principles and fine details of the motif, then transform their learning into practice—designing and painting their own unique composition.
Key Information
Who is this workshop for?
All levels of ability and experience welcome. You must be aged 18 or over to participate in our programmes.
How many people can attend?
14 people
What days do I attend?
Monday – Friday, 10 – 14 August 2026
What materials do I need?
All students will need:
- Pointed, round watercolour brushes – sizes TBC
- A set of artist quality gouache paints – See example here.
- Palette with wells
- Please note that there will be an additional charge for a large pan of shell gold. This item is handmade from high‑quality gold leaf by Ayten’s atelier. The fee will be payable on the first day of class.
Wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting slightly messy. Avoid wearing baggy clothing (especially sleeves), loose jewellery, high heels or open-toed shoes.
Where will this course take place?
At The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG
FAQs
Do you offer concessions?
Yes, we offer concessions for Seniors/60+, full-time students and people who are unemployed/in receipt of benefits.
Concessions cannot be applied in retrospect. To receive a concession, please apply via our online form. We will then send you a discount code to use when booking your space.
Terms & Conditions
The School reserves the right to discontinue or suspend a Course up to fourteen (14) calendar days before the advertised start date of the Course. This course requires a minimum number of enrollments to run.
The School may take and use images of you and/or your work for course advertisement and social media purposes.
Our normal terms and conditions apply.
Tutor Biography
Ayten Tiryaki is a master illuminator and calligrapher, based in Istanbul, Turkey. Ayten studied calligraphy under master Hasan Çelebi. She continued her education in tehzip, the Ottoman illumination tradition, under Dr Fatma Çiçek Derman and İnci Ayan Birol. In 1986, Ayten was awarded her tehzip certificate from Dr. Çiçek Derman. Today, she spends time in her atelier, researching, painting, teaching and exhibiting in Turkey and abroad.
