Parents and carers are invited to join artist Aya Haidar in this free, two hour drop-in session to Make Beaut and Mend sentimental textiles from either their child’s or their own childhoods. Do bring an item (or more than one!) that needs mending and embellishing, with guidance and support from Aya. Through stitch and embroidery, […]
Participants will learn how to cross-stitch a tree of life, a traditional motif in Palestinian embroidery, in this calm and creative workshop. Participants will also learn more about the history and significance of Palestinian embroidery. The workshop is led by The Tatreez Collective, a group of artists who share a love for tatreez, meaning embroidery […]
Children will learn how to cross-stitch their own birds, a traditional motif in Palestinian embroidery, in this fun, calm and creative workshop, supporting their fine motor skills along the way. Children will also learn more about the significance of this special Palestinian tradition. The workshop is led by The Tatreez Collective, a group of artists […]
Generation 2030 and the Arab British Centre are excited to be hosting a night of Saudi Cinema with director Sara Mesfer and actor Ahmad Yaqoub. The evening will include a screening of Sara Mesfer’s The Girls who Burned the Night, and a screening of Khaled Zidan’s Othman, starring Ahmed Yaqoub, followed by a Q&A. This event is supported […]
Thank you for your interest in attending the Taqasim Open Day event at the Arab British Centre. Where: 1 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE When: Saturday, 6th May 2023, 12:00 – 16:00 By appointment ONLY Join us on Saturday 6th of May at 12:00 pm for an afternoon of music and introductions to our courses. […]
Spend a relaxing Sunday morning stitching and chatting with fellow embroidery enthusiasts in these free guided stitching circle sessions at Leighton House. Bring your own project or make use of the materials provided. This event is free, but booking is essential. Tickets can be booked on the right of this page under “Click to find […]
Spend a relaxing Sunday morning stitching and chatting with fellow embroidery enthusiasts in these free guided stitching circle sessions at Leighton House. Bring your own project or make use of the materials provided. This event is free, but booking is essential. Tickets can be booked on the right of this page under “Click to find […]
Spend a relaxing Sunday morning stitching and chatting with fellow embroidery enthusiasts in these free guided stitching circle sessions at Leighton House. Bring your own project or make use of the materials provided. This event is free, but booking is essential. Tickets can be booked on the right of this page under “Click to find […]
Artists Nour Hage and Aya Haidar come together with the Tatreez Collective in a discussion about the role of women in the creation of textiles and the notion of matrilineal transmission of identity and memory through these skills. The panel will be moderated by Dr Venetia Porter, Honorary Research Fellow, British Museum, Former Curator of […]
We’re delighted to once again be partnering with Arab Women Artists Now Festival (AWAN) to host an industry-focused workshop in March. Demystify the music industry in this 2-hour session led by Sarah El Miniawy, founder of Simsara Music, tarkeeza.com and most recently Simsara Records. We will start by identifying the entities and specialisations found in any […]