Palestinian embroidery is a centuries-old art form, representing cultural identity, heritage, and resilience throughout generations. In this custom project, stitch a small village sampler incorporating motifs from el-Khalil, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Bir Saba on even-weave cloth. The instructor incorporates calligraphy into the sampler to symbolize the diasporic condition of the Palestinian people today.
The class offers an in-depth exploration of traditional Palestinian concepts and styles of embroidery as well as the basics of transferring a pattern to fabric, threading a needle, color theory, and more. It also is a history lesson, identifying the styles, practices, and political context in which each of the motifs was practiced and preserved in villages.
No experience is required. Basic understanding of counted cross-stitch is helpful.
This class will be recorded. Please see our FAQ for recording terms and conditions.
Other Information
- The instructor is Wafa Ghnaim.
- 2 sessions, 2 hours each
- This studio arts program is a Zoom Meeting to allow for patron and instructor interaction.
Patron Information
- If you register multiple individuals, you will be asked to supply individual names and email addresses so they can receive a Zoom link email. Please note that if there is a change in program schedule or a cancellation, we will notify you via email, and it will be your responsibility to notify other registrants in your group.
- Unless otherwise noted, registration for streaming programs typically closes two hours prior to the start time on the date of the program.
- Once registered, patrons should receive an automatic email confirmation from CustomerService@SmithsonianAssociates.org.
- Separate Zoom link information will be emailed closer to the date of the program. If you do not receive your Zoom link information 24 hours prior to the start of the program, please email Customer Service for assistance.
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