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Workshops in Istanbul

Meet & Paint in Istanbul with Ilya Ibryaev
Group size min. 8 pax
from 22 to 27 April 
The price is €1.015.- per person

Istanbul should certainly be on everyone's 'must see' list as; to paraphrase the old cliché, it really is the city where East and West conjoin, both geographically and culturally. Although now one of the most populated and rapidly modern cities in Europe. After a relatively short flight visitors can still be transported into an exotic world of Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman architecture and with a blend of cultured to match.

 

The scenic Golden Horn area surrounds the natural harbour at the mouth of the Bosphorus, where the historical buildings of Fener and Balat districts are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of the best viewpoints in the area is from the famous Piyerloti café, which can be reached by cable car. A cruise along the Bosphorus is a relaxing way of enjoying the sights of the city and the mixture of humble and magnificent buildings along the shoreline. You can take a traditional boat and cross from the European to the Asian side of the city.

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As we have described above, Istanbul is a metropolitan city with population of more than a 15 million people, the City lives 24 hours a day in historical and modern scenery. It is not an exaggeration, if we say as soon as you step out from your door to the city, there is always a subject to be found to paint on your paper.

Itinerary

Day1- 22nd April Monday- Arrival day to Istanbul. Free day for entire group. Meet and greet at the Celal Sultan Hotel.

Day2- After breakfast visit the Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia Mosque, Yerebatan Sarnici (Basilica Cistern) and the historical urban Emirgan Park to plein air. Afternoon work on the roof of the Hotel, with a view of Haghia Sofia.

Day3- After breakfast the entire group will walk via Grand Bazaar which is one of the largest and oldest covered market in the world and to the Egyptian Bazaar is also most famous covered shopping complex. Then walk to the Galata Bridge that spans the Golden Horn. Have a lunch one of the fish restaurant under the bridge. Then walk back to Hotel and meet at the roof and workshop.

Day4- After breakfast, the entire group will take a tram to Kabatas and by the funicular line to the Center of Istanbul; Taksim Square. Then walk through the pedestrian Street Istiklal, which is one of the most famous avenue, where also the famous old red tram runs. Then the Galata Tower with its small square where group will have open air workshop. Later, walk through the Yuksek Kaldirim Street to reach Karakoy district and take a tram to the Hotel. Rest and meet at the roof to have workshop. 

Day5- After breakfast, the entire group will take a tram and go to Karakoy district ferry pier and have a short cruise through the Golden Horn and disembark at the Balat district which historically was the centre of the Jewish community in Istanbul. Group will have a walk along the old colorful houses and narrow streets. After plein air turn back to hotel and as always painting on the roof of the hotel.

Day6- 27th April Saturday is the transfer day to the Airport(s)

Let’s “Meet & Paint” in Istanbul..

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