Ottoman potters, inspired by the brilliant white of Chinese porcelain, developed some of the most distinctive vases, tiles, and plates in art history. Under sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, artisans decorated their wares in increasingly flowing, natural floral motifs. The Ottoman colour palette enhanced the beauty of their patterns, as craftsmen outlined the flowers in black and painted them with pale purples and greens, and striking deep blues and red.

This workshop is your chance to recreate the wares of classical era Ottomans! During the workshop, you will decorate your own Ottoman trinket dish using Ottoman-inspired floral motifs. You'll outline the motifs in jet-black, which will give them an authentic Ottoman feel alongside the colours you'll use. At the end of the workshop, you'll be able to take your trinket dish home to use as a little storage dish, gift to a friend, or simply as homemade decoration!

This workshop is suitable for adults and children aged 11+ of all ability levels. All materials are provided.

📅Date: 10 October 2026

⏰Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

📍 Place: MIAH Islamic Arts & Heritage Gallery | 496 Moseley Road | Balsall Heath,

Birmingham | B12 9AH

Tickets

To guarantee your place, please book your tickets in advance.

Standard Ticket: £15 (+Eventbrite fees)

Concessionary Ticket (students, low-income, over 65s): £12.50 (+Eventbrite fees)

Please present proof of concessionary status with your ticket upon arrival, where applicable.

REFUND POLICY: Please note that tickets are only refunded (minus the Eventbrite admin fee) if requested more than 7 days before the event.

Image Reference: The MET (59.60.1)