upcoming event
Workshop
Tatreez Workshop with SAMARKAND
Hosted by Made in Palestine.
PS Art Space, Fremantle / Walyalup
Thursday, 20 March 2025 · 6 PM start
All proceeds will be directly donated to Palestinian families in Gaza and the West Bank supported by Made in Palestine.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
This workshop will introduce you to the beauty of Palestinian embroidery and its rich cultural history. Palestinian embroidery, or Tatreez, is a symbol of resilience and identity, with designs reflecting the regions, traditions, and stories of Palestine.
In this workshop, you’ll hear from Samar Abedrabo, the founder of SAMARKAND, who will share insights into the deep cultural significance behind Tatreez designs. Based in Bethlehem, Samar will be joining this workshop digitally for her first workshop hosted in so-called Australia, with hands-on assistance from the Made in Palestine and Stitch Intifada teams.
In this session, you’ll be introduced to all the materials used in Palestinian embroidery, with a detailed explanation of their characteristics and how each one plays a role in creating the intricate designs of Tatreez. From selecting the right threads and fabrics to understanding the various types of needles, you’ll learn the essential techniques of embroidery. By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a piece of embroidery created by you, and a deep appreciation for this cultural treasure.
The workshop is designed for all levels. Whether you are a seasoned Tatreez-lover wanting to learn more about Samar’s story and the history of Tatreez, or if you’re a beginner. No prior experience is necessary, and hands-on assistance will be available. All materials will be provided, and you’ll be able to take your piece home to continue your Tatreez practise.
ABOUT SAMARKAND
A cultural initiative dedicated to preserving traditional Palestinian embroidery. SAMARKAND offers beautifully embroidered T-shirts, Tatreez workshops, and research to protect this art form. SAMARKAND collaborates with both local and international artists on various projects, fostering a global appreciation and understanding of this rich cultural tradition.
Samar Abedrabo is a passionate advocate for human rights and cultural preservation, holding a BA in International Law and Human Rights from Bard College. Currently, she serves as a Coordinating and Administrative Assistant at Wonder Cabinet, a space for cultural and art production in Bethlehem. In addition, Samar works with Made in Palestine, a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing Palestinians with humanitarian and economic support. As the founder of SAMARKAND, a Tatreez initiative, she is dedicated to teaching and preserving the art of Palestinian embroidery, empowering beginners to connect with this rich cultural tradition.
FUNDRAISING
This educational workshop is part of Made in Palestine's ongoing workshop series with Samar. The workshop is designed to foster education and cultural immersion, while raising critical funds for families in Gaza and the West Bank who are directly supported by Made in Palestine. To learn more about our mission and the Palestinian families we support, visit itsmadeinpalestine.org
This workshop is part of the public program of 'It's Your Head That Bleeds', an exhibition hosted at PS Art Space amplifying voices from the West Bank. Please stick around and enjoy the exhibition.
upcoming event
documentary screening
naila and the uprising
dir. ABDALLAH AND SUFYAN OMEISH (2006)
PS Art Space, 22-26 Pakenham St, Fremantle / Walyalup
Friday, 21 March 2025 · 7 PM start
This screening is free to attend, reserve your seat via Humanitix.
synopsis
When a nation-wide uprising breaks out in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, a young woman in Gaza must make a choice between love, family, and freedom. Undaunted, she embraces all three, joining a clandestine network of women in a movement that forces the world to recognise the Palestinian right to self-determination for the first time. Naila and the Uprising chronicles the remarkable journey of Naila Ayesh and a fierce community of women at the frontlines, whose stories weave through the most vibrant, nonviolent mobilisation in Palestinian history - the First Intifada in the late 1980s.
Using evocative animation, intimate interviews, and exclusive archival footage, this film brings out of anonymity the courageous women activists who have remained on the margins of history—until now. While most images of the First Intifada paint an incomplete picture of stone-throwing young men front and center, this film tells the story that history overlooked – of an unbending, nonviolent women’s movement at the head of Palestine’s struggle for freedom.
WORDS FROM THE DIRECTOR
"The lessons of Naila and the Uprising are as relevant today as they were in 1987. Women across the globe continue their struggle for basic freedoms and dignity. From the First Intifada to the present moment, it's clear: women's leadership in civil society organizing is vital. But too often, their work is sidelined or ignored.”
“The women in Naila and the Uprising are not only role models for the rising generation of Palestinians and Israelis struggling for justice, freedom, dignity and equality. They also illuminate lessons and legacies for communities around the globe who are demanding more of their political leaders as they organize for the rights and well-being of all.
We were privileged to connect with dozens of women while making this film. They demonstrated incredible courage and resilience - in their ongoing resistance and as they step forward to tell their stories. It is our hope that their experiences will inspire and inform audiences worldwide just as they have moved and educated us.”
—Directors Statement, Julia Bacha (2017)
FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
This screening is part of Made in Palestine's ongoing educational program designed to amplify Palestinian documentaries, while raising critical funds for families in Gaza and the West Bank who are directly supported by Made in Palestine.
This special screening of Naila and The Uprising is made possible through Just Vision. The screening is completely free of charge to attend, to allow the film to educate and raise awareness of Palestine on a global scale. Donation’s to Made in Palestine’s work in the West Bank and Gaza are warmly welcomed, but not required.
This workshop is part of the public program of 'It's Your Head That Bleeds', an exhibition hosted at PS Art Space amplifying voices from the West Bank. Please stick around and enjoy the exhibition.