Turkish Cultural Center Boston Classes, Boston

Cooking class plays an important role in introducing Turkish Culture and cuisine. Each week we will have a new instructor that specializes in a particular cuisine. At the end of our class, we will enjoy the wonderful dishes we have made. It is a great opportunity for meeting new people, and for enjoying new experiences with different people...

Ebru’s original name was Ebre in Jagatai dialect and during its journey through Iran via the Silk Road this name was changed into Ebri (cloud-like) then Abru (face of water). Seljukian and Ottoman periods saw a widespread performance of this art in the Asia Minor with its final name Ebru. Ebru is the only word used today in Turkey. As the Europeans...

We adapt our program to suit the individual’s requirements regarding their selected field of work or their interests. The student’s skill in using the language, both written and oral is improved intensely. During the course, a lot of speaking and discussion practice takes place. Our students, who are successful in the exam at the end of this level,...

After this stage, our students have no difficulty in expressing themselves in everyday conversation. In addition, they are able to converse and write about more complex topics, like giving commands, expressing necessities, conditionals, and they are able to read newspapers and hear Authentic Turkish on the news or at the TV shows. You can get Turkish...

At this stage, our students learn all the other tenses, and they start using them all. Presentations are introduced into the classroom, and each student presents a topic at least once, that they have prepared at home. Also at this level, some newspaper and magazine articles, which are more complex, are examined during the lessons. The topics in these...

At the end of this level, our students are competent in using present, past and future tenses, noun phrases, main derivative suffixes, noun clauses and a great deal of vocabulary in a fluent way at everyday conversations. They are able to use some complex phrases and ask and answer some complex questions. You can get Turkish Language instruction in...

The student who completes this stage learns greetings, presenting him/herself, numbers, days, basic derivative and non-derivative suffixes, the present continuous and comparing things or people. Also the student can converse in everyday conversations easily and can ask and answer simple questions. You can get Turkish Language instruction in Massachusetts....

GOZLEME DAY Gozleme is a traditional savory Turkish flatbread and pastry dish. In this event, there will be a demonstration of making Turkish Flatbread, so that attendees will have a chance to learn how to cook Turkish Traditional Flatbread. Also, Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight will be served at the end of the event.  Brunch Items: Turkish...

Art of Kat'i / Ebru Paper Cutting Art The art of Kati involves engraving a special type of paper or tissue(like ebru painting, calligraphy writing on leather or on any traditional motif). and, sticking the engraved design to another surface by using a special glue called (muhallebi) which is made from starch water and alum. In this class, we will learn...

This is a full day Art of Ebru workshop.  In this class, you will learn the history, materials and how to prepare water and paints. You will also learn 4 different skills. The class will start at 10:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM. Schedule: 10:00 AM - History and Intro to the Ebru 11:00 AM - Materials and How to prepare them. 12:15 PM - 12:45...

Join us celebrate International Mother Language Day. You will learn about different languages and how they're kept alive within the communities.

Traditional handicraft is an important part of the Turkish cultural heritage. Canvas, one of our handicraft, has an important place in the history of Turkish women. Beautiful canvas pieces have been stored for centuries and been passed to us by earlier generations. We would like to meet you with Turkish handicraft.  What would you say to create...

Make your own soap at home and give the shape what you want…

The art of Turkish tiles and ceramics have a very important in the history of Islamic art. Its roots can be traced at least as far back as the Uighurs of the 8th and 9th centuries. Its subsequent development was influenced by Karakhanid, Ghaznavid, and (especially) Iranian Seljuk art. With the Seljuks' victory over the Byzantines at Malazgirt in 1071,...