Tezhip: Çiçek Derman
This 30-week course is exclusively dedicated to students of Fatma Hoca, focusing on the advanced techniques of Tezhip.
- Course Title: Islamic Illumination
Course Schedule: Tuesday 8 p.m. UTC (convert to local timezone)
Sep 1 – Dec 15, 2026
[Break]
Jan 5 – Feb 2, 2027
[Break]
March 16 – May 11, 2027
- Course Format: Online
- Prerequisites: For students who complete the introductory course with Fatma hoca.
- Instructor: Fatma Ulusoy Sirajuddin Hoca
- Course fees:
Early bird: $779 (until May 25)
Regular: $829 (until July 20)
Late: $879 (After July 20)
Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel by July 15, 2026, to receive a full refund.
To apply for financial aid, fill out this form by May 15, 2026. Applications after this date will be considered case by case while funds last.
TEZHIP CERTIFICATION ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS
Level 1: Intermediate Level Certification
Completion of introductory coursework and Çiçek Derman 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 1-3 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.
MATERIALS LIST
ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR
Fatma Ulusoy Sirajuddin
Fatma Ulusoy Sirajuddin was born in Istanbul (b.1988) and graduated from European Islamic University Faculty of Islamic Sciences in 2012 and Anadolu University Open Education Faculty of Theology in 2016.
Fatma continued her education with her husband Shahryanshah Sirajuddin in Riq’a and Diwani scripts until 2015, when she decided to focus on illumination with Ayşe Gülcan Özbalak.
During the summer of the pandemic, Fatma Hoca joined the Deen Arts team and began teaching students the art of Islamic manuscript illumination, or tezhip. Fatma Hoca is fluent in Turkish and Malay. However, due to her exposure and engagement with English-speaking students, she has begun to comprehend the English language as her students learn Turkish in class.
Shahanshah Sirajuddin and Fatma Ulusoy Hocas continue to produce magnificent works of illuminated and calligraphy together in Istanbul.
