Instructor Khadija Aziz is back with 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘆, presented by Scarborough Arts and Workman Arts.

This beginner-friendly course will explore five traditional South Asian embroidery techniques, their histories, and traditions.

Over the course of six weeks, we will learn about Kantha, Phulkari, Sozni, 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.