Tezhip: Baba Nakkas

GENERAL INFO:

Course Title: Islamic Illumination

Course Schedule: Mondays: 8 PM UTC (convert to local timezone)

September 4 - December 18, 2023 

[Winter Break] 

January 8 - February 26, 2024 

[Ramadan Break] 

April 15 - May 6, 2024

Course Format: Online 

Prerequisites: Baba Nakkas Students Only. Must have completed previous projects with Fatma Hocam

Instructor: Fatma Ulusoy Sirajuddin Hoca

Tezhip Certification Achievement Levels

Level 1: Intermediate Level Certification

Completion of introductory coursework and Karamemi Apprenticeship Program with Fatma Sirajuddin Hoca. The final class is Primary Source Analysis, in which students will reproduce the fundamental Tezhip artwork of pioneering Masters. Students must complete all coursework with approval from Fatma Hoca.

Level 2: Advanced Level Certification

Completion of 1-2 years of masters-level coursework with Ayse Gulcen Ozbalak Hoca. Students must complete all coursework with approval from Ayse Hoca.

Level 3: Master Level Certification

Completion of Hilya Tezhip project. This will be designed and completed under the guidance of a Master Tezhip artist.

Classes will be conducted online using Zoom, and Whatsapp will be used for communication, sharing information, and homework.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

a detailed list of required materials will be provided through email to students.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM:

Week 1-16: Classic Tezhip 7 Halkar projects

Week 17-24: Cetvel Lines and border designs

Week 25-28: Tig or needlework

INSTRUCTOR:

Fatma Ulusoy Hoca has been studying Tezhip with Tezhip master Ayşe Gülcan Özbalak since 2015. Her work has adorned the compositions of several master calligraphers, and she has participated in multiple tezhip exhibitions.

Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel by July 22, 2023, to receive a full refund.