Intermediate Tahriri Embroidery Weekend Workshop


Zeina Al Khaznachi
Zeina Al Khaznachi
Instagram followers 9k followers
5.0 (2)

2 x 2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 7 to 10
  £72

In this two-part weekend workshop, you will delve into the art of Tahriri embroidery, also known as the second most common form of Palestinian embroidery. This intro to Tahriri embroidery class will guide you through the distinctive couching technique developed in the Bethlehem area, famous for its elegant, curvilinear patterns.
  • Dates: Sunday 18th & 25th October
  • Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm (both days)
  • Duration: 2.5 hours per session (5 hours total)
While this workshop is not a beginner's class, it's also not an advanced deep dive, making it perfect for those with a bit of embroidery experience. Across the two sessions, you'll master the foundational techniques of Tahriri embroidery, learning how to create basic Palestinian motifs. By the end, you'll have the choice of two designs to stitch onto a toiletry bag, with the freedom to pick your own colours.
This immersive activity will leave you feeling confident in applying Tahriri embroidery to various items like clothing and bags. You'll be provided with all the necessary materials during the workshop and get to take home your finished toiletry bag as a tangible reminder of your newfound skills.
Please note: This is an intermediate embroidery course, so attendees are expected to have some embroidery experience. This workshop will not cover basics such as threading needles or basic stitching techniques, so make sure you're comfortable with these aspects before joining us.
What you'll get
You get to take home your finished, personalised toiletry bag as a tangible reminder of your newfound skills.
Knowledge required
All attendees are expected to have some embroidery experience.
What to bring
Reading glasses if those are necessary
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive sessions, which are 1 week apart.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

High Holborn

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Zeina Al Khaznachi
Zeina Al Khaznachi

5.0 (2)
Instagram followers 9k followers
female Women-owned

I'm an Iraqi-Palestinian-Jordanian jewelry designer and the founder of Asherah Jewellery, where I create handmade beaded pieces that honor and celebrate Palestinian Tatreez. Three years ago, I found myself facing an excruciatingly stressful period in my life—including what felt like a premature mid-life crisis—and I turned to bead weaving as a coping mechanism. Then came the light bulb moment: what if I could incorporate a craft form that resonated deeply with my identity into my bead weaving? I tested the concept, found it worked beautifully, and Asherah Jewellery was born.
What I love most about teaching workshops is that they always end up teaching me something, too. Every session brings a mix of skill levels, questions, and conversations—some participants come to reconnect with culture, others just want to try something creative with their hands. I've come to appreciate how no two people ever stitch the same pattern in quite the same way, and how those quiet moments of connection remind me that making is never just about the final piece. Teaching forces me to slow down, explain things clearly, and creates space for the kind of casual, meaningful conversation that feeds my soul.

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