Description
This workshop covers the cultural context of Tatreez, including history, contemporary significance, and respectful cultural practices around stitching. On the first day we will learn about this context, as well as learn the basics of Palestinian Fellahi Stitch which is cross stitch. We will familiarize ourselves with the tools needed for this traditional art and practice our new Tatreez skills on Aida cloth.
The second day we will learn more advanced stitching techniques, study Palestinian garments and how Palestinian cross stitch patterns are designed. We will practice combining motifs into designs and learn how to stitch on fabric.
Participants will leave the workshop with the skill to practice Palestinian Fellahi Stitch, and start stitching on clothing and combining motifs. They will also have acquired the cultural competency to use those skills.
About the Instructor
She now lives in Oregon and coordinates the SWANA Rose Culture + Community Center in Portland, a gathering space centering those with lineages tied to Southwest Asia and North Africa, focused on education, arts, and intersectional solidarity.
Learn More
www.swanarosepdx.org
Materials List
You will need to bring:
Ruler or measuring tape
Small embroidery scissors (if you have them)
Reading glasses (if you need them)
Headlamp (if you think you might need more light)
Thimble (if you use one)
Please note: participants are welcome to bring a T-shirt to practice
embroidery on, but not other clothing items due to the time constraint.
Provided by instructors:
Embroidery needles
Perle cotton (2-3 skeins per person)
Aida cloth for practice
Waste canvas
Linen
Fabric marking tools (to use during class)