About
Rumî is the name of a motif found in traditional Ottoman decorative arts. Rumî compositions feature stylised animal figures such as birds, lions, deer, fish, and mythical creatures like dragons and the Simurgh.
During this course, students will learn to draw and paint a stunning variant of this motif, flower-inlaid Rumî.
To begin, students will learn the design rules before making their compositions. They will also learn how to prepare genuine gold and paint with it.
Alongside learning how to draw and paint these motifs, students will be given insights into technical considerations for illumination such as the traditional colour palette and different methods for shading flowers.
By the end of the course, students will have drawn, transferred and painted an art piece with flower-inlaid Rumî motifs.
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, 21 – 25 July 2025
What materials do I need?
All students will need:
- 1 of each pointed, round watercolour brushes in sizes 0 and 00
- A set of artist quality watercolour paints, such as Winsor & Newton, or similar.
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 full-time students and Seniors/60+.
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.
