Join us for another edition of Khadija Aziz’s course “South Asian Embroidery” this fall season.

This beginner-friendly course will explore four traditional South Asian embroidery techniques, their histories, and traditions. Over the course of six weeks, we will learn about Kantha, Phulkari, Chikankari, and Shisha. Each class will begin with a slideshow on a technique and its history, including who made the embroidery, when it was made, and why. To understand the technical skills required for each embroidery style, participants will first recreate traditional motifs associated with that technique. Then, participants will be invited and guided to create their own motifs, hand-drawn imagery, geometric patterns, or abstract compositions. They will transfer them onto fabric to create their own contemporary interpretation of South Asian embroidery styles. 

⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

📅 Saturdays from September 5th - October 10th 

📍 West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Youth Lounge (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough)

📅 Registration closes on Friday September 4, 2026

Register now! Limited spots, available on a first come, first served basis.

All materials will be provided to participants at the workshop. To register, please go to the link in bio. If you have any questions, contact Faith Rajasingham at faith@scarborougharts.com.

Thank you to Choice Properties for their support of our COMMUNITY+Connects program!

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Khadija Aziz is an artist and educator born in Pakistan and based in Toronto. Her practice is rooted in textiles, a medium that carries histories of labour and migration of cultural knowledge.  Khadija has been teaching embroidery in Toronto for nearly seven years and other visual arts for over twelve years.