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 own choosing (linen, cotton or denim fabrics only) 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. 

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

Workshop objectives: 
- Introducing participants to the art of Palestinian embroidery. 
- Teaching the basic stitches used in this type of embroidery. 
- Guiding participants as they design and customize 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 Participants must bring a garment or accessory to embroider (only linen, cotton, or denim fabrics) 
- No previous embroidery experience is required. 

As part of the project “Threads of the Diaspora: Weaving scraps of Palestinian heritage.”

This program has been given support by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).