Otto Okul

Welcome to Otto Okul - Ottodork's School. As well as being a fine art and narratived game studio, Ottodork runs a range of courses which we believe are crucial in establishing foundation in creative development approaches. These include drawing lessons from scratch, life drawing classes, narrative design workshops, and professional development mentorships led by our artist-in-residency Idil Sukan. 

Courses are prepared and run by the Ottodork team, and are carefully designed to let you rigorously develop your own intentionality in your art. 

Professional development

We maintain small class sizes to foster active participation, idea sharing, and personalised feedback. Some courses have optional assignments, which students are encouraged to complete as it will hugely benefit your practice. Additionally everyone who completes the assignments, will be given a Certificate of Completion, graded feedback, and become eligible for nomination into the prestigious Ottodork Creative Thinking Award 2024.

Istanbul & worldwide 

Our courses are usually offered in two formats: in-person classes held in Istanbul and online sessions accessible worldwide. When booking your course be sure to select your preferred date and format. As the class dates approach, we will share the venue addresses or session links with registered students. All classes will be taught in English with an English-Turkish interpreter available for assistance.

Health & accessibility

We are health and accessibility conscious, and ensure our in-person classes take place in well-ventilated spaces with comfortable lighting and elevator access. Ear plugs, masks and water are available if needed.

Additionally four in-person students facing financial accessibility challenges are eligible for an Otto Bursary. To learn more and apply, please email us a short email expressing your interest in the Bursary & which classes you would like to apply to, safe in the knowledge that we will keep your information confidential. 

Browse our selection of courses below or explore our 2023 schedule. Keep in mind that spaces are limited, so book soon.