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.
📅 Date
UPCOMING SESSION: Saturday, October 18, 2025
⏰ Time
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location
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October 18: Multi-Purpose Room #3, Parkway Forest Community Centre (55 Forest Manor Rd, North York, ON M2J 1G3)
Access notes on Parkway Forest Community Centre: Accessible parking spots (free), Accessible washrooms all floors, Braille signage Yes – rooms only Elevator Pathway from TTC or sidewalk to the entrance, Powered exterior door opener, Staffed reception desk, Water fountains all floors, Wheel-Trans drop-off/pick up close to the entrance
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: Saturday, October 18
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Multi-Purpose Room #3, Parkway Forest Community Centre (55 Forest Manor Rd, North York, ON M2J 1G3)
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.
About Us
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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5040 Yonge St.
Toronto, ON, M2N 6R8
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