Tatreez 101

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Spend an afternoon learning about the ancient and modern art and craft of Palestinian embroidery. This is a beginner class where you’ll learn to stitch a traditional Palestinian cross stitch motif in a community circle. Date: Saturday 02/24/2024

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Tatreez 101 (followed by an open stitching circle)

Spend an afternoon learning about the ancient and modern art and craft of Palestinian embroidery.
This is a beginner class where you’ll learn to stitch a traditional Palestinian cross stitch motif in a community circle.

The class is divided into two parts:
– The first is a presentation about the history and the present of Tatreez in Palestine and in the diaspora.
– The second is a stitching demonstration and practice.

We will cover Tatreez as an indigenous art, personal expression, collective language and memory, tool of resistance, thousand year old tradition and a living, modern cultural practice.

Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this class is for you.

Come stitch with us in solidarity!

Cost: $35 includes materials for class and take-home / email us at pdxswanastitch@gmail.com if cost is a barrier to entry. Priority for discounted or free tickets is for Palestinians and SWANA folx.

Bring: Sewing or Embroidery scissors IF you have some plus note taking materials

Date: Saturday 02/24/2024

Time: 1 PM – 4PM

Location: SWANA Rose Culture + Community Center 2942 NE MLK BLVD Portland, OR

Masks required and provided if necessary!