Workshops

2012 – In the shape of a tulip

The tulip is the perfect motif to explore Turkish textiles. Here’s a preview of our hands-on workshops in Sultanahmet this year. Class schedules to be posted in March, with video workshops to follow later this spring. Contact us! We’d love to see you here.

Handknits

We’ll explore Turkish handknits through the world of the hamam, that sultry gathering place which held social power for Turkish women, and is now gathering steam in a revival of rejuvenating traditions. We’ll admire the eccentric artifacts of the past and teach new handcrafted versions of therapeutic accessories to enjoy in your own rituals of clean living. Oh, and those oh-so-ornate toe up socks too.

Oya

The secret language of oya, the colorful floral and fruit trimmings, crocheted lace that silently sends communication between village women. We’ll share some of that communication, and learn how these tiny expressive works are still made and used to grace new handcrafts. Who knows? We may start a new intercultural language between women around the globe…