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Tatreez Bookmarks
2026-04-16 15:30:00 2026-04-16 16:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Tatreez Bookmarks Shawnee Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, April 16
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-16 15:30:00 2026-04-16 16:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Tatreez Bookmarks Grades 7-12: Learn about tatreez and create your own bookmark! Shawnee Branch - Meeting Room

Shawnee Branch

Meeting Room

Grades 7-12: Learn about tatreez and create your own bookmark!

Tatreez, the Arabic word for embroidery, typically refers to a form of cross-stitch practiced by Palestinians and the Palestinian diaspora. This embroidery technique represents regional identities and cultural practices, and has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.

Learn about the history of Palestinian tatreez and its contemporary practice, then learn how to create a bookmark using the technique! All supplies provided.

This program is intended for 7th-12th Grade. 

Space is limited: register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help.

 

Shawnee Branch
Phone: 260-421-1355
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