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Crafting is a simple, fun and therapeutic way to bring people together. An experience to remember!
At Örreke, we value reuse and give preference to materials that are local or fair trade.
Water picture art workshops
Water art is believed to have originated in Japan around the 12th century, when it was accidentally discovered that ink floats on the surface of water. An image made up of different colors could be drawn from the surface of the water onto paper. In Japan, this technique was called suminagashi – “floating ink”. In Turkey, however, a similar style was called the ebru technique. Flowing images were drawn in the ink floating on the surface of the water, which made the technique particularly exciting and the resulting images incredibly beautiful. When it reached Europe, the technique was called marbling, because the so-called water prints resembled the marble surfaces that were widely used in architecture at the time.
Frequently asked questions
We paint a picture on the surface of water and then transfer it onto paper, fabric or wood. No two water pictures are ever the same, so every piece is unique.
Onto paper, which can become a wall picture or a greeting card. Onto fabric – silk 28×28 cm or cotton up to 28×28 cm. Onto wood, for example wooden medallions or Christmas figures.
Yes. Painting on paper is suitable even for babies, as well as children, young people and adults. Painting on fabric suits children together with their parents, and adults. Painting on wood suits school-age children, young people and adults.
When painting on fabric, the price depends on the size and material of the piece of fabric.