Palestinian Embroidery Workshop & Fundraiser

Join sisters Lana and Rula at Local Economy for a two-hour introduction to Tatreez, the traditional embroidery of Palestine. The craft is deeply rooted in their family history: their grandmother, who was born in Jerusalem, practiced Tatreez, and two years ago the sisters began embroidering and selling sweatshirts as a way to honor that tradition and raise funds for Gaza. The evening begins with a brief presentation on the history of Tatreez and their family’s connection to the craft, followed by hands-on instruction to help participants learn the foundational techniques. Guests will choose from three traditional motifs and spend the remainder of the class working on their own embroidered piece. Participants will receive a complete kit to get you started, which includes: Aida cloth Tapestry needle Embroidery thread Three traditional Palestinian motifs to practice Ticket cost: $20 sliding scale All proceeds from this workshop will be donated to Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) and the Lebanese Red Cross, two organizations that provide medical and humanitarian aid to people in the Middle East. Your participation not only helps preserve a beautiful art form but also contributes vital causes.