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SUMMARY:Create Your Own Lasercut Bookmark with Amina Quraishi
DESCRIPTION:Artist Amina Quraishi will teach you how to create your own laser-cut bookmark. Be inspired by the geometric and floral patterns from Islamic art and architecture. Laser-cut your designs and take home your finished bookmark. \nAges 13 to adults only.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/create-your-own-lasercut-bookmark-with-amina-quraishi/
LOCATION:KCLS – Federal Way\, 34200 1st Way S\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98003
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Intro to Waste Canvas Tatreez Workshop
DESCRIPTION:@seattleresistancetatreez and @baladna.pnw are offering a COMBINED Tatreez 101 and Intro to Waste Canvas workshop on 11/29 in Seattle\, and you are invited. \n\n\n(You can attend one or both sections of the workshop – for example\, if you are already familiar with Tatreez basics and only want to learn about how to use waste canvas\, you can show up at 1:15 for the waste canvas portion.) \nWe intentionally chose to have this workshop on the Friday after Thanksgiving as a statement and a step towards breaking the cycle of our addiction to consumerism\, and re-directing our attention to the things that create true fulfillment in life: community\, mutual aid\, connection to ancestors\, heritage and land\, and taking care of one another. \n12 – 1:15: Tatreez history/background and Tatreez 101\n1:30 – 4 pm: Intro to Waste Canvas \nAll are required to register at https://tinyurl.com/TatreezWasteCanvas (link in bio). \nMore details are in the registration form\, and location will be provided upon registration and donation (form includes donation instructions). \nAll funds will be sent to @saha_satx and @shababgaza who are tirelessly providing meals for people in Gaza. \nEmail seattleresistancetatreez@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/17918/
LOCATION:Register for Location
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241202T173000
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SUMMARY:Islamic Art Workshop with Amina Quraishi
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nLearn about historical Islamic art and create your own art to take home! All supplies provided. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries. \nFor tweens and teens. \nPlease register.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/islamic-art-workshop-with-amina-quraishi/
LOCATION:KCLS – Federal Way\, 34200 1st Way S\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98003
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T160000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a unique gift that also supports Gaza humanitarian relief\nand the Rachel Corrie Foundation? This a great chance to buy olive oil from the West Bank\, Palestinian spices and crafts\, and Middle East clothing and art.\n\nJoin us on Steamboat Island for this annual Palestinian Holiday Bazaar\, hosted by a long-time volunteer. The Bazaar will be at 6331 Elizan Dr. NW\, Olympia\,\n9:00 am-4:00 pm both days.\n\nIf you can’t make it to the Bazaar\, please consider donating on Giving Tuesday\, December 3rd\, and during this holiday season. Your support helps sustain our work.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/holiday-bazaar/
LOCATION:Olympia\, 6331 Elizan Drive NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T212831Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a unique gift that also supports Gaza humanitarian relief\nand the Rachel Corrie Foundation? This a great chance to buy olive oil from the West Bank\, Palestinian spices and crafts\, and Middle East clothing and art.\n\nJoin us on Steamboat Island for this annual Palestinian Holiday Bazaar\, hosted by a long-time volunteer. The Bazaar will be at 6331 Elizan Dr. NW\, Olympia\,\n9:00 am-4:00 pm both days.\n\nIf you can’t make it to the Bazaar\, please consider donating on Giving Tuesday\, December 3rd\, and during this holiday season. Your support helps sustain our work.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/holiday-bazaar-day-2/
LOCATION:Olympia\, 6331 Elizan Drive NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
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SUMMARY:Artworkshop: Persian Patterns
DESCRIPTION:Workshop includes: \n\nTea and refreshments – Arrive 15 minutes early to settle in and connect with others\nAll materials included: professional artist quality watercolor paints\, brushes\, and paper\nA curated take-home watercolor palette + step by step instructional booklet of the patterns taught\n\n REGISTER HERE | $16 discount applied at checkout if both purchased together\nArt and Tea Series \nImmerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Islamic art in this hands-on watercolor workshop. \nGuided by Amina Quraishi\, a skilled artist and educator\, participants will delve into the intricate world of Islamic geometric and biomorphic patterns. \nLearn about the historical and cultural significance of these designs while developing your artistic skills in a welcoming\, creative environment. \nThrough step-by-step instruction\, you’ll explore techniques to create vibrant patterns and flowing biomorphic motifs using watercolor\, blending traditional artistry with modern expression. \nNo prior experience is necessary\, this workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. Leave with your own unique piece and a deeper appreciation for the patterns in Islamic art and architecture. \n\nHope to see you there!\n\nAmina Quraishi\naminaquraishi.com
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/artworkshop-iznik-florals/
LOCATION:Register for Location
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
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SUMMARY:SZ Gallery: Weaving Stories by PICHA\, a book exhibit
DESCRIPTION:SZ Gallery continues to feature Palestinian and Global South Artists to amplify their distinct and diverse voices\, putting their humanity on display through an artist’s lens.  It’s important that we showcase indigenous cultural experiences\, in order to dispel dangerous stereotypes and dehumanizing propaganda. Our hope is for viewers to not only take refuge in the beauty\, resilience and strength of the work\, but to also offer prompts for empathetic and meaningful conversations about the art and culture of peoples around the world. \nSZ Gallery proudly presents Weaving Stories by PICHA\, a book exhibit celebrating the unique perspectives of Afrocentric communities\, that also reveal the universal truths that connect us all. \n\n\n\nART OPENING: Friday\, January 10\, 5 – 8PM \nBOOK SIGNING: Friday\, February 7\, 5 – 8PM \nLITERARY SALON: Friday\, March 7\, 5 – 8PM \nMercer Island First Friday Art Walk\nWarm tea\, wine & sweet treats will be served.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/sz-gallery-weaving-stories-by-picha-a-book-exhibit/
LOCATION:SZ Art Gallery\, 2441 76th Avenue SE\, Suite 160\, Mercer Island\, WA
CATEGORIES:Art,Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250110T200001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T200035Z
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SUMMARY:Albanian Science Academy: Tatreez Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM)\, learn and explore the rich and intricate art of Palestine tatreez discuss and know how it became a powerful form of resistance. all skill levels are welcome- come learn and stitch with us!
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/albanian-science-academy-tatreez-workshop/
LOCATION:Al Bayan Academy\, 18323 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite 220\, Bothell\, WA\, 98012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20241123T205223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T205708Z
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SUMMARY:Souk Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Yalla habibis\, mark your calendars! 🙌🏽 \nWe are thrilled to announce that our first SOUK Seattle will be on January 25th from 12–5pm at our new home\, @210seattlein @pioneersquare. \n✨ SOUK has been a dream of ours\, born out of our desire to create a warm\, community-centered space where we can gather\, connect\, and embrace our Arab heritage regularly. SOUK will feature local artisans and vendors\, offering a beautiful showcase of Arab culture. \nSOUK ‘lel kull’ – Whether you’re part of the Arab community or someone who supports or wants to learn more about our heritage\, this will be a space for everyone to come together to embrace the spirit of the ancient souk- a place of cultural life\, art\, and social connection. \n🧿 The event is free to attend (RSVP link coming soon)! Our hearts are always with Falastin 🍉 and Libnan 🇱🇧\, so we will be hosting a charity raffle to raise funds for relief efforts. \n🧿 Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply via link in bio (applications are due by 12/4) 📝 We have limited spots and are seeking talented artisans and vendors in handicrafts\, clothing and accessories\, art and music\, home goods\, beauty and skincare\, kids’ products\, beverages and gourmet foods. \nWe are so excited for this journey! Please help spread the word\, and let’s create something beautiful together ✨ \nA heartfelt thank you to @alizeecastel for designing our stunning poster 🫶🏽 \nNestanakoum ~ نستناكم
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/souk/
LOCATION:210 Seattle\, 210 S Washington St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
CATEGORIES:Art,Benefit/Fundraiser,Business/Networking,Community Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250112T001553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T001553Z
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SUMMARY:January Tatreez Circle for Palestinians
DESCRIPTION:Seattle Resistance Tatreez presents: January Tatreez Circle for Palestinians \nFood: Potluck style – bring something to share! \nLocation: Provided upon RSVP to seattleresistancetatreez@gmail.com or by DM \nPlease RSVP ASAP so we have accurate headcount.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/january-tatreez-circle-for-palestinians/
LOCATION:RSVP for Location
CATEGORIES:Art,Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20241229T175833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T055816Z
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SUMMARY:Book Signing: SZ Gallery: Weaving Stories
DESCRIPTION:SZ Gallery continues to feature Palestinian and Global South Artists to amplify their distinct and diverse voices\, putting their humanity on display through an artist’s lens.  It’s important that we showcase indigenous cultural experiences\, in order to dispel dangerous stereotypes and dehumanizing propaganda. Our hope is for viewers to not only take refuge in the beauty\, resilience and strength of the work\, but to also offer prompts for empathetic and meaningful conversations about the art and culture of peoples around the world. \nSZ Gallery proudly presents Weaving Stories by PICHA\, a book exhibit celebrating the unique perspectives of Afrocentric communities\, that also reveal the universal truths that connect us all. \n\n\n\nBOOK SIGNING: Friday\, February 7\, 5 – 8PM \nLITERARY SALON: Friday\, March 7\, 5 – 8PM \nMercer Island First Friday Art Walk\nWarm tea\, wine & sweet treats will be served.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/sz-gallery-weaving-stories-by-picha-a-book-exhibit-2/
LOCATION:SZ Art Gallery\, 2441 76th Avenue SE\, Suite 160\, Mercer Island\, WA
CATEGORIES:Art,Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250228T180601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180601Z
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SUMMARY:Islamic Art Patterns Watercolor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nExplore techniques to create vibrant patterns and flowing biomorphic motifs. Using watercolor\, blend traditional\nartistry with modern expression.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/islamic-art-patterns-watercolor-workshop/
LOCATION:King County Library System – Valley View\, 17850 Military Road S\, Seatac\, WA\, 98188
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250106T055825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T055908Z
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SUMMARY:Literary Salon:  SZ Gallery: Weaving Stories
DESCRIPTION:SZ Gallery continues to feature Palestinian and Global South Artists to amplify their distinct and diverse voices\, putting their humanity on display through an artist’s lens.  It’s important that we showcase indigenous cultural experiences\, in order to dispel dangerous stereotypes and dehumanizing propaganda. Our hope is for viewers to not only take refuge in the beauty\, resilience and strength of the work\, but to also offer prompts for empathetic and meaningful conversations about the art and culture of peoples around the world. \nSZ Gallery proudly presents Weaving Stories by PICHA\, a book exhibit celebrating the unique perspectives of Afrocentric communities\, that also reveal the universal truths that connect us all. \n\n\nLITERARY SALON: Friday\, March 7\, 5 – 8PM \nMercer Island First Friday Art Walk\nWarm tea\, wine & sweet treats will be served.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/sz-gallery-weaving-stories-by-picha-a-book-exhibit-3/
LOCATION:SZ Art Gallery\, 2441 76th Avenue SE\, Suite 160\, Mercer Island\, WA
CATEGORIES:Art,Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250315T020716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T020716Z
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SUMMARY:WEAVING STORIES - Literary Salon at SZ Gallery
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to an engaging afternoon at our Literary Salon\, “Weaving Stories – The Echoes Within\,” on March 22nd\, 2-4PM (sharp!) at the SZ Gallery on Mercer Island. \nJoin us on in a thoughtful discussion honoring the story weavers highlighted in the “Weaving Stories” book\, powered by PICHA. The book is a rich collection of pictures and stories highlighting the voices of photographers from Afrocentric communities. Through powerful imagery\, we’ll delve into shared human experiences and challenge our perspectives on visual storytelling. \n  \nThe Salon will feature: \n\nDiscussion on the emotional impact of images and their cultural context\nReflections on the stories behind the photographs\nOpportunity to connect with others and share insights\nInformation about grant opportunities funded by the book\n\nJoin us for an afternoon of rich conversation\, inspiring community along with music and delicacies from the countries featured in the book. \nWe look forward to sharing this enriching experience with you. \n\nSaturday\, March 22\, 2-4PM\nSZ Gallery | 2441 76th Ave SE | Mercer Island\nFREE Literary Salon\nAll are welcome\, but seats are limited! \n REGISTER TODAY! 
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/weaving-stories-literary-salon-at-sz-gallery/
LOCATION:SZ Art Gallery\, 2441 76th Avenue SE\, Suite 160\, Mercer Island\, WA
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250325T050135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T050341Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Journey to the Homeland – Stories of People and Places
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the Yuan Ru Art Center for a captivating art exhibit showcasing the diverse stories of people and places. Immerse yourself in the beautiful artwork that will take you on a journey through different homelands and cultures. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to experience the world through the eyes of talented artists. Don’t miss out on this incredible showcase of creativity and storytelling!
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/art-exhibit-journey-to-the-homeland-stories-of-people-and-places/
LOCATION:Yuan Ru Art Center\, 12737 Bel-Red Road #100\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98005
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250331T215442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T215537Z
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SUMMARY:Art: Resilience in Ruins: Reem Bassous
DESCRIPTION:“Resilience in Ruins” powerfully explores trauma\, memory\, and resilience through the art of Reem Bassous\, a Lebanese painter whose practice is deeply rooted in her personal experiences of war and its aftermath. Bassous confronts the destruction and emotional scars of the Lebanese Civil War through abstract\, layered compositions and symbolism while creating space for healing\, survival\, and resilience.  \n​ \nThis exhibition explores the enduring power of memory in shaping identity\, community\, and responses to ongoing violence. Bassous’s work transcends her personal history\, engaging with universal themes of conflict and recovery\, making her art deeply relevant in today’s geopolitical context. The Middle East remains fraught with tensions\, mainly due to the recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas\, as well as Lebanon’s precarious position. \nBassous is continually reckoning with her past\, present\, and future self. She uses her art to resist violence and question how we witness conflict while inspiring compassion and resilience. The exhibition examines how personal and collective memory can serve as a means of resistance\, offering a narrative of endurance and recovery in the face of trauma.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/resilience-in-ruins-reem/
LOCATION:Slip Stitch Studio\, 604 2nd Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250507T031645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T031645Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lecture: The Timeless Thobe – Documenting Land\, Heritage & Culture in Palestinian Dress
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, May 24\, 2025\n\nTime: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST\nLocation: Online\, Zoom link will be emailed 24 hours prior to event\nInstructor: Wafa Ghnaim\, Dress Historian\, Researcher & Educator\nRegistration Fee: Sliding scale \nThe thobe\, a traditional hand embroidered dress made and worn by Palestinian women for centuries\, is the bedrock of Palestinian identity through heritage\, culture and land. For millennia\, women in the eastern Mediterranean have showcased their skillful stitchery on their traditional dress\, displaying unique motifs\, colors and styles across the various villages of old Palestine. \nAfter 1948\, over 750\,000 Palestinians were forced into exile\, carrying their dressmaking and embroidery traditions with them into refugee camps and around the world. As the diaspora spread across the globe\, the largest and longest-standing population of displaced people in the world\, the thobe evolved into a symbol of national and cultural identity beyond borders. \nIn this live virtual lecture\, dress historian\, researcher\, and educator Wafa Ghnaim will explore the evolution of the thobe and the visual language of tatreez (embroidery) as used on traditional Palestinian dress. From village styles to diasporic adaptations\, this talk offers a compelling look at how dress documents the intertwined threads of history\, memory\, and identity. \nWhat You’ll Receive:\n\nLive access to the 2-hour lecture\nA recording for 7 days after the live session\n\nImportant Notes:\n\nTickets are nonrefundable.\nThis is a live\, virtual event hosted via Zoom.\nRegistration closes at 10:00 AM EST on May 24\, 2025.\nA Zoom link will be sent via email the day before the event.\nThe instructor reserves the right to review and decline registrations at her discretion to ensure a respectful and safe learning environment for all participants.\nSpace is limited to ensure an intimate and interactive experience.\nSharing your camera is required.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/virtual-lecture-the-timeless-thobe-documenting-land-heritage-culture-in-palestinian-dress/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Art,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250528T203144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T203144Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lecture: Tatreez Symbolisms
Interpreting Meaning in Palestinian Embroidery Motifs & Al Naksa

DESCRIPTION:Virtual Lecture: Tatreez Symbolisms
Interpreting Meaning in Palestinian Embroidery Motifs & Al Naksa
🗓 Friday\, June 6\, 2025
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
📍 Online (Zoom link sent 24 hours prior)
🎟 Sliding scale registration
👤 Instructor: Wafa Ghnaim\, Dress Historian & Educator \nThis lecture commemorates the Six-Day War (June 5–10\, 1967)\, which began the ongoing Israeli military occupation of the West Bank\, Gaza Strip\, and East Jerusalem. In the wake of this seismic event\, tatreez shifted in its meaning and function as a form cultural expression. From the intimate labor of individual women’s hands to the international recognition of Palestinian embroidery by UNESCO in 2021 as Intangible Cultural Heritage\, tatreez continues to serve as a vessel of collective memory and a historical record of the Palestinian people.\nPhotograph by @m0nastic Chris Gale\n🔗 Register at the link in bio\n#Tatreez #PalestinianEmbroidery#AlNaksa #WafaGhnaim #artsed#arthistory
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/virtual-lecture-tatreez-symbolisms-interpreting-meaning-in-palestinian-embroidery-motifs-al-naksa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Art,Lecture/Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250618T230105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T235648Z
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SUMMARY:Tatreez Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! Come join us for a fun workshop where you will learn about the significance of Tatreez in Palestinian culture and how to stitch your own design! \nPlease RSVP with the link in bio! \nHope to see you there! \n#tatreez #tatreezembroidery #tatreezandtea#tatreezworkshop #tatreezdesign #freepalesti̇ne
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/tatreez-workshop-2/
LOCATION:UW – the Quad\, Pierce Ln\, Seattle\, WA\, 98195
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250528T225858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T230314Z
UID:10003136-1751115600-1751137200@arabishway.com
SUMMARY:Feral Abbasi-Ghnaim: A Celebration of Palestinian Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Palestinian Embroidery presents selected works by Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim\, an award-winning master artist\, renowned teacher\, mother\, and grandmother\, in honor of her birthday. Throughout her life and career\, Abbasi-Ghnaim has devoted herself to preserving and passing down the centuries-old art of tatreez to Palestinian women and girls in the diaspora. She has also worked to educate the American public about its deep significance\, both as an intangible cultural heritage and as a tangible documentation for storytelling\, identity\, and resistance. This exhibition honors her remarkable contributions to the community and the world\, as documented in Tatreez & Tea: Embroidery and Storytelling in the Palestinian Diaspora (2016). Organized by her three daughters\, this intimate exhibition highlights how her work functions as both a personal and collective archive of beauty\, memory\, and sorrow. Every stitch bridges home and homeland\, threading stories across generations and geographies. Through her hands\, tatreez becomes more than embroidery—it becomes a visual language of Palestinian resilience\, identity\, and creative expression in exile.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/feral-abbasi-ghnaim-a-celebration-of-palestinian-embroidery/
LOCATION:SWANA Rose Culture + Community Center\, 2942 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard\, Portland\, OR\, 97203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250528T230357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T230746Z
UID:10003137-1751198400-1751205600@arabishway.com
SUMMARY:A Celebration of Palestinian Embroidery - Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Curator Tour: The tour will be conducted by her daughters\, Wafa and Safa\, sharing the concept behind the exhibition\, their mother’s life’s work\, and the history and meaning of each artwork in the gallery. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration required  \n  \nA Celebration of Palestinian Embroidery presents selected works by Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim\, an award-winning master artist\, renowned teacher\, mother\, and grandmother\, in honor of her birthday. Throughout her life and career\, Abbasi-Ghnaim has devoted herself to preserving and passing down the centuries-old art of tatreez to Palestinian women and girls in the diaspora. She has also worked to educate the American public about its deep significance\, both as an intangible cultural heritage and as a tangible documentation for storytelling\, identity\, and resistance. This exhibition honors her remarkable contributions to the community and the world\, as documented in Tatreez & Tea: Embroidery and Storytelling in the Palestinian Diaspora (2016). \nOrganized by her three daughters\, this intimate exhibition highlights how her work functions as both a personal and collective archive of beauty\, memory\, and sorrow. Every stitch bridges home and homeland\, threading stories across generations and geographies. Through her hands\, tatreez becomes more than embroidery—it becomes a visual language of Palestinian resilience\, identity\, and creative expression in exile.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/guided-tour/
LOCATION:SWANA Rose Culture + Community Center\, 2942 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard\, Portland\, OR\, 97203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arabishway.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tatreez-and-Tea-Smithsonian.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250528T230820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T231003Z
UID:10003138-1751207400-1751214600@arabishway.com
SUMMARY:Stitching Circle Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Stitching Circle Workshop: Mrs. Feryal will be in attendance to share stories and drink tea\, while practicing Palestinian embroidery with the group. Please note that this is not a class\, and all participants must bring their own supplies.\n\n\n\nRegistration required \nA Celebration of Palestinian Embroidery presents selected works by Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim\, an award-winning master artist\, renowned teacher\, mother\, and grandmother\, in honor of her birthday. Throughout her life and career\, Abbasi-Ghnaim has devoted herself to preserving and passing down the centuries-old art of tatreez to Palestinian women and girls in the diaspora. She has also worked to educate the American public about its deep significance\, both as an intangible cultural heritage and as a tangible documentation for storytelling\, identity\, and resistance. This exhibition honors her remarkable contributions to the community and the world\, as documented in Tatreez & Tea: Embroidery and Storytelling in the Palestinian Diaspora (2016). \nOrganized by her three daughters\, this intimate exhibition highlights how her work functions as both a personal and collective archive of beauty\, memory\, and sorrow. Every stitch bridges home and homeland\, threading stories across generations and geographies. Through her hands\, tatreez becomes more than embroidery—it becomes a visual language of Palestinian resilience\, identity\, and creative expression in exile.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/stitching-circle-workshop/
LOCATION:SWANA Rose Culture + Community Center\, 2942 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard\, Portland\, OR\, 97203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arabishway.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tatreez-and-Tea-Smithsonian.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250528T231154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T231244Z
UID:10003139-1751214600-1751227200@arabishway.com
SUMMARY:Feral Abbasi-Ghnaim: A Celebration of Palestinian Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Palestinian Embroidery presents selected works by Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim\, an award-winning master artist\, renowned teacher\, mother\, and grandmother\, in honor of her birthday. Throughout her life and career\, Abbasi-Ghnaim has devoted herself to preserving and passing down the centuries-old art of tatreez to Palestinian women and girls in the diaspora. She has also worked to educate the American public about its deep significance\, both as an intangible cultural heritage and as a tangible documentation for storytelling\, identity\, and resistance. This exhibition honors her remarkable contributions to the community and the world\, as documented in Tatreez & Tea: Embroidery and Storytelling in the Palestinian Diaspora (2016). Organized by her three daughters\, this intimate exhibition highlights how her work functions as both a personal and collective archive of beauty\, memory\, and sorrow. Every stitch bridges home and homeland\, threading stories across generations and geographies. Through her hands\, tatreez becomes more than embroidery—it becomes a visual language of Palestinian resilience\, identity\, and creative expression in exile.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/feral-abbasi-ghnaim-a-celebration-of-palestinian-embroidery-2/
LOCATION:SWANA Rose Culture + Community Center\, 2942 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard\, Portland\, OR\, 97203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250712T032147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T032147Z
UID:10003198-1752829200-1752836400@arabishway.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Lecture: Regional Distinctions in Palestinian Dress
DESCRIPTION:Late 19th/Early 20th Centuries\n\nDate: Friday\, July 18\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST\nLocation: Online\, Zoom link will be emailed 24 hours prior to event\nInstructor: Wafa Ghnaim\, Dress Historian\, Researcher & Educator\nRegistration Fee: Sliding scale \nDescription: Until the mid-twentieth century\, the dress of the Palestinian people was descriptive of identity; first by societal segment (city dweller\, villager or nomad)\, and then by the region in which the wearer came. Within each regional style\, finer distinctions in women’s dress (thobe) were expressed that shared the maker’s life and the natural world around her. Palestinian women recorded their identity in their thobe with embroidery (tatreez) through a shared illustrative language of embroidered patterns\, stitching techniques and thread colors. The thobe records unwritten stories and serves as a visual register of collective and individual identities\, documenting a woman’s village\, tribe or town\, her marital status\, her familial lineage\, and the material impact of colonialism\, occupation\, war and exile. The regional identity of the woman defines the overall governing style of her thobe\, and evidence of identity is largely through her embodiment of land. \nThis lecture will discuss the regional distinctions in dress in historical Palestine by city\, village and tribe for at least six regions\, to include Ramallah\, Galilee\, Gaza\, Bir Saba\, Al Khalil\, and Bethlehem. \nWhat You’ll Receive:\n\nLive access to the 2-hour lecture\nA recording for 7 days after the live session
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/virtual-lecture-regional-distinctions-in-palestinian-dress/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Art,Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250925T031112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T031112Z
UID:10003321-1755302400-1769385599@arabishway.com
SUMMARY:Mary Ann Peters: myself inside your story
DESCRIPTION:An artist and activist for five decades\, Mary Ann Peters’ drawings\, paintings\, and sculptural installations address the incomplete histories of the Middle East. A second-generation Lebanese American woman\, Peters is simultaneously connected to and distanced from a family homeland known to her through generations of stories\, photographs\, and lived experiences\, as well as her travels abroad\, and – like many of us – from news sources.  As the title of exhibition hints\, Peters makes reference to histories that are not her story but are\, by heritage\, a connection to documented cultural records tied to the Middle East.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/mary-ann-peters-myself-inside-your-story/
LOCATION:the Whatcom Museum\, 250 Flora Street\, 121 Prospect St\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225
CATEGORIES:Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250826T193650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T193720Z
UID:10003255-1756598400-1756684799@arabishway.com
SUMMARY:Kids for Palestine (Olympia)
DESCRIPTION:Gather with other families at Woodruff Park\, in West Olympia (near the tennis and pickleball courts) every Sunday\, 1-4 pm\, to support Palestine through conversation and art in a kid-friendly event.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/kids-for-palestine-olympia-aug/
LOCATION:Woodruff Park\, 1500 Harrison Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502
CATEGORIES:Art,For Kids,Social Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250830T151207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T151207Z
UID:10003267-1756645200-1756656000@arabishway.com
SUMMARY:Make & Take for Gaza
DESCRIPTION:One of the featured crafts is Tatreez\, a Palestinian embroidery that uses colorful thread to create symbolic patterns on clothing and textiles.\n\n\nJoin from 1-4pm to raise money for SCM Medical Mission’s charity efforts in Gaza.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/make-take-for-gaza/
LOCATION:A Crafty Arab Studio\, 2701 153rd Ave SE\, Bellevue\, WA
CATEGORIES:Art,Benefit/Fundraiser,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250830T180829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T180829Z
UID:10003275-1757008800-1757016000@arabishway.com
SUMMARY:Arabs Who Art
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore Seattle’s art museum together! The museum has free programming the first Thursday of every month and it’s always a good time.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/arabs-who-art/
LOCATION:Seattle Art Museum\, 1300 1st Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250826T193424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T193424Z
UID:10003254-1757203200-1757289599@arabishway.com
SUMMARY:Kids for Palestine (Olympia)
DESCRIPTION:Gather with other families at Woodruff Park\, in West Olympia (near the tennis and pickleball courts) every Sunday\, 1-4 pm\, to support Palestine through conversation and art in a kid-friendly event.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/kids-for-palestine-olympia/
LOCATION:Woodruff Park\, 1500 Harrison Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502
CATEGORIES:Art,For Kids,Social Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T101851
CREATED:20250911T143747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T143747Z
UID:10003307-1758790800-1758798000@arabishway.com
SUMMARY:Tatreez in Conversation: Six Dresses\, Six Stories
DESCRIPTION:Tatreez in Conversation: Six Dresses\, Six Stories\n\nDate: Thursday\, September 25\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST\nLocation: Online\, Zoom link will be emailed 24 hours prior to event\nInstructor: Wafa Ghnaim\, Dress Historian\, Researcher & Educator\nRegistration Fee: Sliding scale\, starting at $10 \nDescription: Until the mid-twentieth century\, the dress of the Palestinian people was descriptive of identity; first by societal segment (city dweller\, villager or nomad)\, and then by the region in which the wearer came. Within each regional style\, finer distinctions in women’s dress (thobe) were expressed that shared the maker’s life and the natural world around her. Palestinian women recorded their identity in their thobe with embroidery (tatreez) through a shared illustrative language of embroidered patterns\, stitching techniques and thread colors. \nAfter al-Nakba and throughout the 1960s\, the thobe transformed into a reflection of national identity. It no longer signified a woman’s village\, tribe\, or town\, her marital status\, or her familial lineage\, but instead bore the material impact of colonialism\, occupation\, war\, and exile. While the loss of regional identity in dress is registered as part of the violence Palestinians endured during al-Nakba\, this shift also marks a moment of unity in Palestinian communities newly dispersed and scattered across the region. The six-branch dress\, a dress construction that became a governing style by the 1960s\, showcases innovative approaches by women at the time to protect a vital component to Palestinian cultural heritage. \nThis lecture will focus on the six dresses presented in Tatreez Inheritance\, examining their material characteristics\, their paths to the United States\, and the ways in which one can employ the art of “close looking”—a skill Wafa learned from her mother at a young age—to uncover evidence of a woman’s personality\, vocation\, life\, and sense of pride.
URL:https://arabishway.com/event/tatreez-in-six-dresses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Art,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tatreez and Tea":MAILTO:WAFA@TATREEZANDTEA.COM
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