Intro to Tatreez: Palestinian Embroidery Workshop
Join us for a 3-hour immersive workshop where tradition meets creativity! In this course, you’ll step into the world of tatreez—the intricate, symbolic embroidery that has been passed down through generations in Palestine.
What to Expect:
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Discover the cultural significance of tatreez as a powerful form of expression, storytelling, community, and resistance.
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Learn about the symbols and patterns most commonly found in tatreez and what they represent.
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Create your own hands-on embroidery project, guided step by step, to bring this art form to life in your own stitches.
📅 Dates
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Saturday, September 13, 2025
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Saturday, October 18, 2025
⏰ Time
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location
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September 13: Willowdale Room, Gibson House Museum
5172 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2N 5P6 -
October 18: Location TBC
Access Notes: Gibson House – Accessible Parking, Automatic Door, Barrier-Free Entrance, Customer Service, Elevator, Lighting – Low, Quiet, Service Animal Friendly, Spacious
Whether you’re a complete beginner or simply curious about Palestinian heritage, this class offers a chance to connect with history, culture, and craft in a meaningful way.
Date: (1) Saturday, September 13, (2) Saturday, October 18
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where:
(1) Willowdale Room, Gibson House Museum (5172 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2N 5P6)
(2) Location TBC
Price: Free
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Program Lead: Alex Verma
Alexandra Verma is a Palestinian-Indian-Chilean multidisciplinary artist and Palestinian cultural educator born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Her artistic practice is centred on storytelling and utilising art as a catalyst for change. Growing up, Palestinian culture was ingrained in her everyday life. Alexandra began practising Tatreez (the endangered art of Palestinian embroidery) in 2017 and started teaching in 2024, educating individuals across Canada in this UNESCO-recognised practice of intangible cultural Heritage.
A storyteller at heart, Alexandra is determined to tell the stories of her people beyond the simplistic Western narrative of “the oppressed” through art.
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North York Arts (NYA) collaborates with artists, arts organizations, and partners to develop, strengthen, and promote cultural programming and initiatives for North York communities
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