Discover the beauty of İznik floral design and paint your own ceramic vase in a hands-on workshop with master artist Nagihan Seymour.

İznik Floral Vase Painting Workshop

A hands-on ceramic painting workshop with master artist Nagihan Seymour

Explore the floral tradition of İznik ceramics as you paint your own ceramic vase in this special 3.5-hour workshop in the heart of Fitzrovia, London.

Led by master artist Nagihan Seymour, the workshop draws inspiration from four much-loved motifs of İznik decoration: tulips, carnations, roses and hyacinths.

Choose from a selection of floral compositions specially created by Nagihan Seymour for the workshop and, with step-by-step guidance, learn how to transfer and paint your chosen design onto a ceramic vase using colours and brushwork inspired by the İznik tradition.

What to Expect

Choose from exclusive floral designs created by Nagihan Seymour

Work with classic tulip, carnation, rose and hyacinth motifs

Learn pattern transfer, colour application and painting techniques

Receive step-by-step guidance throughout the session

Paint your own ceramic cylinder vase (11 cm high × 7.5 cm diameter)

All materials and one ceramic vase included

No drawing, painting or ceramic experience is required.

About the Workshop

İznik ceramics are celebrated for their distinctive floral language, with stylised flowers and sweeping leaves transforming ceramic surfaces into richly decorated works of art.

Flourishing during the Ottoman period, particularly in the 16th century, İznik ceramics became renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship, vivid colours and distinctive decorative language. Today, they are recognised as one of the most celebrated traditions of Ottoman decorative art, with historic examples held in major museum collections around the world.

With the compositions prepared in advance, you can spend the workshop focusing on painting, colour and technique, while Nagihan guides you through each stage of the process.

At the end of the session, your hand-painted vase will be professionally kiln-fired and made ready for collection from Yunus Emre Institute London.

Kiln Firing & Collection

Your finished ceramic piece cannot be taken home on the day of the workshop, as it must first undergo kiln firing. You will receive an email when your piece is ready for collection.

Ceramic firing involves very high temperatures and, as with all kiln-fired ceramics, there is a small inherent risk of cracking, breakage or other unexpected changes during firing. While every reasonable care will be taken when handling and firing participants’ work, these risks are a natural part of the ceramic process and cannot be completely eliminated.

Damage occurring as a result of the firing process does not entitle the participant to a refund of the workshop fee.

Workshop Details

📅 Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026

⏰ Time: 1-4:30PM

⏳ Duration: 3.5 hours

🎟️ Fee: £45 per person (includes all materials and one ceramic vase)

👥 Small group: Minimum 6 participants

👩‍🎨 Artist: Nagihan Seymour

📍 Venue: Yunus Emre Institute, 10 Maple Street, London W1T 5HA

🚇 Nearest stations: Warren Street & Goodge Street

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Images shown above for inspiration only — not workshop outcomes.

Workshop Policies & Guidelines

Materials & ceramic piece: The workshop fee includes one ceramic vase and the materials required for the session. Additional or replacement ceramic pieces are not included unless otherwise stated.

Language: The workshop is primarily taught in English, although some terminology may be in Turkish. The instructor will clarify terms where necessary.

Clothing: Ceramic painting can be messy. We recommend wearing suitable clothing and avoiding loose sleeves or other garments that may interfere with your work. Aprons may be provided where available, but participants are encouraged to dress accordingly.

Punctuality: Please arrive on time. The workshop includes an introductory demonstration and pattern-transfer guidance at the beginning of the session, and late arrival may make it difficult to complete your piece within the allotted time.

Minimum enrolment: The workshop requires a minimum of six participants. If this number is not reached, Yunus Emre Institute London reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the workshop. In the event of cancellation by the Institute, participants will receive a full refund of the workshop fee.

Cancellations & refunds: Participants may cancel their booking and request a refund up until the start date of the workshop, subject to the applicable booking platform's terms and fees. Once the workshop has begun, fees are non-refundable. The kiln-firing conditions outlined above also apply.

Collection of finished work: Participants are responsible for collecting their finished ceramic piece once notified that it is ready. Collection details and available times will be provided by email. Please ensure that the email address used when booking is correct.

Personal belongings: Participants are re

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