Palestinian Tatreez Workshop in Amsterdam | Beginners

Stitching Our Stories, Weaving Our Resistance

A Palestinian Tatreez Workshop for Beginners

Discover the beauty and cultural significance of Palestinian embroidery in this beginner-friendly Tatreez workshop, led by Ghenva Alkabra, founder of Tatreez Language.

As part of Rise Up! Indigenous Liberation Week, this workshop explores how Palestinian Tatreez goes beyond embroidery: it is a living expression of identity, heritage, memory, and resistance.

Whether you have never held an embroidery needle before or are simply curious about Palestinian textile traditions, this workshop will introduce you to the basics of Tatreez in a welcoming and accessible environment.

What to Expect

• An introduction to Palestinian Tatreez and its cultural significance.

• Learn the basics of traditional cross-stitch embroidery.

• Explore Palestinian motifs and their connections to place, identity, and heritage.

• Create your own small embroidered piece to take home.

• Connect with Palestinian cultural heritage through the art of stitching.

Workshop Details

• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

• Time: 14:15–17:00

• Location: Ventilator Cinema Café, Amsterdam

• Level: Beginner – no previous embroidery experience required

• Price: €30 per person

• Materials: All workshop materials are included.

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Every stitch carries a story. Join us in stitching our stories and weaving our resistance.