Visual Arts Brampton
Traditional Turkish Ebru: The Art of Marbling introduces students to the beautiful and meditative art of Turkish paper marbling. Students will learn traditional techniques for creating colorful patterns by floating pigments on water and transferring their designs onto paper. No previous art experience is required, making this workshop an enjoyable and creative experience for beginners and art enthusiasts alike.
Details & Registration
Ages: 18+
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Price: $60 per person, $54 with a membership
Materials: Included
Skill Level: Beginner
What Students will Learn
- Introduction to the history and traditions of Turkish Ebru
- How to prepare and work with the marbling water
- Basic tools and materials used in Ebru
- How to prepare and apply pigments
- Fundamental Ebru patterns and techniques
- How to create unique compositions and color combinations
- How to transfer designs onto paper
- Techniques for creating finished Ebru artworks
- Exploration of the meditative and spontaneous nature of the process
About the Instructor
Hacer Atar Ozcan
Hacer Atar Ozcan is a Turkish Ebru artist with over 18 years of experience dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional art of Turkish marbling. Trained in classical techniques, she creates intricate floral and traditional patterns rooted in Turkish artistic heritage. Through exhibitions and workshops, she shares her passion for Ebru as both a cultural heritage art form and a meditative creative practice. Her aim is to introduce this one of a kind art to all the Canadians.