During this two and a half-hour practical workshop, participants will get the opportunity to dive deep into the art of traditional Palestinian embroidery and learn about the essential techniques of hand embroidery, with a special emphasis on the patterns and colors typical of Palestinian culture, telling age-old stories through their geometric and symbolic shapes.

Each participant will work on a garment or accessory of their choice (linen, cotton or denim fabrics only) in order to customize it with a unique design that reflects the richness of Palestinian embroidery.

During the workshop, they will receive guidance on how to adapt these traditional designs to modern garments, keeping this cultural heritage alive while creating contemporary pieces. At the end of the workshop, those who took part will have learned the basic techniques for creating Palestinian embroidery and applied this knowledge to a personalized garment with an original, traditionally inspired design.

Workshop objectives:
- To introduce participants to the art of Palestinian embroidery.
- To teach the basic stitches used in this type of embroidery.
- To guide participants in designing and customizing their own garments, using traditional patterns and colors.
- To promote an appreciation for Palestinian textile techniques and the history behind them.

Requirements for participants:
- Embroidery materials included.
- You must bring a piece of clothing or an accessory to be embroidered (linen, cotton or denim fabrics only).
- No previous embroidery experience is required.
- No more than 12 people per workshop.

Organized with the cooperation of The Tatreez Collective, the workshops will be taught by Spanish-Palestinian cultural embroiderer Dina Asfour.