*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.
Experience the artistry of Tatreez, a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery, renowned for its intricate designs featuring symbolic motifs such as birds, trees, and flowers. Embark on a journey with Wafa Ayyad, a master embroiderer from the Folklife Center of Northern NJ, across three sessions. Delve into the foundational stitches of Tatreez as you immerse yourself in its cultural significance. Under Wafa's guidance, embroider a captivating blouse adorned with a diverse array of traditional images, each carrying profound meanings waiting to be discovered.
We'll embroider directly onto a rectangular inset can be sewn onto a bag, the back of a denim jacket, framed and hung on a wall or laid on a wooden tray. The possibilities are endless.
The Folklife Center of Northern New Jersey is a co-sponsored project of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts and Passaic County Community College.
Mon, Oct 07 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Tue, Oct 08 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Oct 09 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Oct 10 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Oct 11 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Oct 12 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Oct 13 | 1:00PM to 6:00PM |
50 South Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
Tel: 973-744-0500
Email: reference@montclairlibrary.org
185 Bellevue Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043
Tel: 973-744-0500 ext. 2283
Email: reference@montclairlibrary.org