Hands-on learning
Design, nailing, thread tension and finishing are practised with a master instructor.
Hands-on learning with a master filografi instructor
Visal Filografi · Learning & Experience
Do more than stretch a thread;turn it into a story.
Learn the rhythm of nails and thread with Nazikar Şen. From private tuition and children’s sessions to corporate workshops and museum programmes, every filografi experience is thoughtfully shaped for its group.
Art Street · KDZ Ereğli
7Workshop formats
1:1Private tuition available
All agesLevel-based planning
On-siteInstitutional and out-of-town events
Experience the craft
Every participant leaves with their own artwork.
These workshops are more than a craft activity. They bring together focus, patience, material knowledge and the pleasure of making a personal idea visible, one step at a time.
Designed for your group
Content is adapted to age, experience, timing, venue and the purpose of the event.
Prepared material set
Wood, nails, thread, templates and shared tools are prepared to suit the programme.
Workshop programmes
Choose the experience that suits you.
Times and capacities below are planning guides. The final programme is shaped around the artwork, participants, venue and desired outcome.
01Private filografi tuition
Personal tuition for anyone who wants to progress at their own pace and study the technique in depth.
- Who is it for?
- Beginners, art lovers developing their practice and future instructors.
- Duration
- One or more 2–3 hour lessons depending on the chosen work.
- Content
- Material safety, design transfer, nail layout, thread tension and finishing.
- Capacity
- One person; a private group of two is also possible.
- Fee
- Quoted individually according to lesson count, artwork size and materials.
02Children’s workshop
A safe creative experience supporting coordination, patience and imagination.
- Who is it for?
- Children grouped by age and level, families and children’s clubs.
- Duration
- Approximately 60–120 minutes depending on age and design.
- Content
- Colour choice, basic thread directions and an age-appropriate original piece on a prepared board.
- Capacity
- Based on venue and age group; small groups are recommended.
- Fee
- Quoted by participant count, design and material set.
03Adult workshop
A calm and social creative session for adults who want to step away from daily pace and make by hand.
- Who is it for?
- Friends, art enthusiasts and adults trying filografi for the first time.
- Duration
- Approximately 2.5–4 hours depending on the design.
- Content
- Technique introduction, practical nailing and threading, personal colour selection and finishing.
- Capacity
- A recommended 4–12 people in the studio; adaptable to venue.
- Fee
- Based on group size and chosen artwork dimensions.
04Corporate workshop
A bespoke experience strengthening team communication, focus and the pleasure of making together.
- Who is it for?
- Company teams, leadership gatherings, staff activities and special occasions.
- Duration
- From 90 minutes to a full day, according to the objective.
- Content
- A theme aligned with organisational values, individual or shared work, facilitation and material coordination.
- Capacity
- Recommended 8–40; larger groups can be split into sessions.
- Fee
- A tailored quote based on attendees, location, duration and design.
05School events
A student-centred programme combining art, design and cultural heritage through practice.
- Who is it for?
- Primary and secondary schools, high schools, art clubs and parent-child events.
- Duration
- 60–120 minutes; multiple sessions for larger groups.
- Content
- Age-appropriate introduction, safe practice, pattern and colour work, and artwork sharing.
- Capacity
- Planned with the school according to classroom or hall layout.
- Fee
- Institutional quote based on student count, sessions and material type.
06Municipal and cultural centres
A scalable workshop for local cultural programmes, festivals and community participation.
- Who is it for?
- Municipalities, cultural centres, festivals, women’s and youth centres.
- Duration
- Approximately 2–4 hours or repeated sessions through the day.
- Content
- Event-specific design, public participation and attendee-flow planning.
- Capacity
- Sessions of 10–30 are recommended depending on the venue and format.
- Fee
- Project quote based on city, setup, sessions and attendees.
07Museum programmes
An original learning format connecting museum collections and exhibition narratives with filografi.
- Who is it for?
- Museums, visitor programmes, family days and special exhibitions.
- Duration
- 90–180 minutes depending on the programme.
- Content
- Collection-inspired design, a short cultural narrative and visitor-focused practice.
- Capacity
- Set according to the museum learning space and visitor flow.
- Fee
- Quoted according to content development, session count and materials.
The workshop experience
A considered journey from material to memory.
Technical accuracy matters, but so does helping every participant feel comfortable, capable and creative.
- 01Welcome and a short story of filografi
- 02Safe introduction to tools
- 03Guided work on the selected pattern
- 04Personal colour and thread-direction choices
- 05Finishing and group reflection
- 06Taking the completed artwork home
How it works
Four steps from idea to workshop day.
After the first conversation, we turn every practical detail into a clear and transparent plan.
We listen
We learn about participants, date, city, venue, objective and budget framework.
We design
We tailor timing, artwork size, theme and materials to your group.
We prepare
Material sets, templates, table layout and logistics are prepared in advance.
We create
With Nazikar Şen’s practical guidance, everyone completes their own artwork with confidence.
Included in planning
The details a strong workshop needs.
The exact proposal varies by programme; planning normally covers the following.
Venue, tables and chairs, travel and catering are confirmed separately during planning.01
Programme-specific content and pattern
02
Wooden board and template
03
Nails, thread and supporting materials
04
Shared hand tools
05
Master-instructor guidance
06
Setup and workspace guidance
07
Travel planning for other cities
08
Theme adaptation for corporate events
About the workshops
Frequently asked questions
01Can a complete beginner join?
Yes. Every programme can start at beginner level, while more technical pieces can be planned for experienced participants.
02Do we keep the artwork?
Yes. Unless specifically agreed otherwise, each participant takes home the personal artwork completed during the session.
03Are all materials provided?
The wooden board, nails, thread, template and shared tools listed in the proposal are prepared by Visal Filografi.
04How is safety managed in children’s workshops?
Content is adapted to the age group, prepared boards are used, and practice takes place with close adult supervision. Ages must be shared during planning.
05Can you run a workshop in another city or at our premises?
Yes. Travel and setup are planned according to the city, venue, date and number of participants.
06Why is there no fixed fee?
Artwork size, materials, group size, duration and location vary. A short needs conversation allows us to provide a fair written quote.
Let’s design your workshop
Your group’s filografi experience starts here.
Send the date, city, estimated attendance and event type on WhatsApp, and we will shape the right programme together.