Passport to Turkey features a variety of art projects and hands-on activities inspired by the Ottoman culture of Turkey. Nature study, including animals and plants unique to the countriy, art, music, stories, creative dramatics, and movement are all featured in this exciting introduction to an ancient and a living culture. 

Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Turkey!

Miniatures: Drawing and Painting (8:30am)
A miniature or a “nakish” in Ottoman Turkey, is just what its name says, a mini-sized painting. Miniatures are one of the most popular forms of traditional Turkish art composed of bright, bold colors. Join artist Karen Anderson to create your miniature. 

Yeşilçam - The Hollywood of Turkey: Film (10:15am)
In the 1960’s everyone in Turkey could afford to go to the movies! Known as Yeşilçam, many of these low-cost films featured super heroes with super powers. Work with Julie and Gustavo Boada to create your super hero story. Then adapt it as a crankie, or a moving picture. 

Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.

Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Turkey!

Yeşilçam - The Hollywood of Turkey: Film (8:30am)
In the 1960’s everyone in Turkey could afford to go to the movies! Known as Yeşilçam, many of these low-cost films featured super heroes with super powers. Work with Julie and Gustavo Boada to create your super hero story. Then adapt it as a crankie, or a moving picture. 

Miniatures: Drawing and Painting (10:15am)
A miniature or a “nakish” in Ottoman Turkey, is just what its name says, a mini-sized painting. Miniatures are one of the most popular forms of traditional Turkish art composed of bright, bold colors. Join artist Karen Anderson to create your miniature. 

Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.

Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Turkey!

Yeşilçam - The Hollywood of Turkey: Film (8:30am)
In the 1960’s everyone in Turkey could afford to go to the movies! Known as Yeşilçam, many of these low-cost films featured super heroes with super powers. Work with Julie and Gustavo Boada to create your super hero story. Then adapt it as a crankie, or a moving picture. 

Folk Dance of Turkey (10:15am)
Join dancer and dance educator Christopher Yaeger to experience the folk dance traditions of Turkey. A class with lots of spirited movement, you learn steps, patterns and gestures of popular folk dances. 

Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.

Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Turkey!

Folk Dance of Turkey (8:30am)
Join dancer and dance educator Christopher Yaeger to experience the folk dance traditions of Turkey. A class with lots of spirited movement, you learn steps, patterns and gestures of popular folk dances. 

Yeşilçam - The Hollywood of Turkey: Film (10:15am)
In the 1960’s everyone in Turkey could afford to go to the movies! Known as Yeşilçam, many of these low-cost films featured super heroes with super powers. Work with Julie and Gustavo Boada to create your super hero story. Then adapt it as a crankie, or a moving picture. 

Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.

Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Turkey!

Hagia Sophia - A Mosaic Marvel (8:30am)
Built in the 600s, the Hagia Sophia has been a beautiful attraction for centuries in Istanbul. Built as a Christian Orthodox church, it was transformed into a mosque by the Ottomans. Work with artist Jeanette Dickinson to create geometric tiles inspired by those of the Hagia Sophia. 

Weaving a Magic Carpet: Textiles (10:15am)
Carpets from Turkey are known as kilims and are used as rugs, wall coverings, saddle pads, and some say, even for magical rides through the sky! Join artist Laurie Witzkowski to make your own basic loom, the kind used for centuries. Then weave a small kilim of bright colors. 

Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.

Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Turkey!

Weaving a Magic Carpet: Textiles (8:30am)
Carpets from Turkey are known as kilims and are used as rugs, wall coverings, saddle pads, and some say, even for magical rides through the sky! Join artist Laurie Witzkowski to make your own basic loom, the kind used for centuries. Then weave a small kilim of bright colors. 

Hagia Sophia - A Mosaic Marvel (10:15am)
Built in the 600s, the Hagia Sophia has been a beautiful attraction for centuries in Istanbul. Built as a Christian Orthodox church, it was transformed into a mosque by the Ottomans. Work with artist Jeanette Dickinson to create geometric tiles inspired by those of the Hagia Sophia. 

Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.

Join professional artists on a whirlwind tour of Turkey!

Ebru Turkish Paper Marbling: Book Arts (12:30pm)
Ebru is the Turkish art of creating patterns with color pigments sprinkled into a pan of oily water. Dip your paper in and be ready for something magical. Join artist Meg Erke to learn the art of ebru and create a beautiful handmade book. 

Iznik Ware Inspired Tiles: Drawing and Painting (2:15pm)
Iznik pottery first began in the town of Iznik, Turkey. Influenced by Chinese porcelain, Iznik pottery is painted with designs instead of glazed. Work with artist Jeanette Dickinson to design and paint your own set of Iznik-inspired tiles. 

Get $25 off when you register for a morning and afternoon session with discount code FULLDAY.