Floral Fancies Iznik Plates - Saturdays Jan - Feb 2015

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Museum of Islam Art will hold a very soothing art workshop every Saturdays called "Floral Fancies - Iznik Plates" in the months of January and February 2015. These workshops are absolutely free and open for all ages. The good news is, no need any prior bookings. Just walk in and enjoy!

It is a beautiful way to revive and make aware the rich ceremic Islamic Art of the great Ottoman Empire!

Dates: Saturdays, January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
            Saturdays, February 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Venue: Museum of Islamic Art  - MIA Atrium (Location at www.rush360.qa search for MIA)

(MIA Atrium is on to your left side when you enter the MIA after the security checking, on the way to the Ladies Prayer Room)

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Iznik is a town in Turkey which was a very important commercial city and came under the control of the Ottomans. In the 16th and 17th centuries Iznik gained importance because of its beautiful ceramic products and especially tiles that is famous all over the world.

The most famous of the pottery produced under the Ottoman empire is also called Iznik, after this city in which it was produced. Showing the influence of Ming blue and white porcelain, this pottery expanded the colour palette by using overglaze enamels.

The pottery center at Iznik was primarily involved with the production of tile used to construct and repair mosques, madrasas, and palaces. However, in the odd spaces of the kilns, plates, vases, and flasks iznik was visible. Today Museum of Islamic Art has some rare beautiful Iznik plates displayed in their collection.

You can join the workshop with the whole family and get inspired through these beautiful Iznik plates. Create your own floral artwork on paper with colour pencils and experience the wonders of Iznik.