About the program
What is Tatreez?
The art of Palestinian embroidery is strongly influenced by the earth, with traditional patterns mimicking symbols found in the local environment. Palestinian embroidery is traditionally used to adorn, repair, update, and alter clothing, with many people wearing two or three thobes (traditional Arab robes) throughout their adult life.
What will you get from this program?
In this course students will learn the rich history of Palestinian embroidery, learning common symbols found in tatreez patterns, and their regional inspirations. Through two hands-on projects, students will learn to prepare, create, and execute basic tatreez patterns to upcycle and repair existing garments.
No experience is required for this course. All materials will be shipped to participants for free.
Supported by the Slaight Family Foundation.
Program Details
Course Dates:
Tuesdays, Oct 29 to Dec 3, 2024
October 29
November 5
November 12
November 19
November 26
December 3
Course Time: 6:30-8:30PM
Location: Online (Zoom)
Who is this course for:
This class is for teens & adults. Priority is given to people with lived experience with mental illness and/or addiction.
Registration:
Registration will be open from September 16th to October 14th, at which point accepted registrants will be contacted.
Please note there is a limit to the number of participants. Only selected participants will be contacted with a confirmation email.
If you require more information or help with this registration, please contact Revital Weiss, Programs Manager at CommunityPrograms@LakeshoreArts.ca.
About the Artist
Alexandra Verma is a Palestinian-Indian-Chilean multi-disciplinary artist born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Having worked in the arts since 2019, she has had the privilege of working in various mediums over the years. Growing up, Palestinian culture was ingrained in her everyday life from the foods she ate to the clothes she wore. A storyteller at heart, Alexandra is determined to celebrate the rich culture and stories of her people beyond the simplistic Western narrative of “the oppressed” through art.
