Embroidery & Storytelling Workshop for BIPOC/Migrant/Refugee Women*
A collaborative workshop with artist Ksenia Telepova & Allia Sadeghipour President of Women Writing Berlin Lab (WWBL)
Join us in a FREE embroidery and storytelling workshop for BIPOC/Migrant/Refugee women*come together to share their individual stories, community and/or family histories, learn how to embroider, and represent their knowledge and narratives through textiles embroidered work represented and symbolised with storytelling elements.
The woman's side of a family tree is often not acknowledged or passed on through textile skill sets passing down family and/or community stories. Such histories and skills can disappear under imperialist extortion, appropriation, and colonial processes. For migrant women*, the ability to embroider can help weave their history and narrative together, reflecting on their own experiences and identities, while passing the knowledge onto the next generation.
In this 4-hour, one-time weekend workshop, we hope to help develop the skills to guide you to answering the important questions: How can you tell your story through embroidery? How can you translate your story into a different medium of expression? How can family stories be passed down through learned skills? Why is it important to have the representation and passing on of family or community knowledge?
Unfortunately, we are completely full and unable to accept more attendees at this time. If you would like, please feel free to email us at womenwritingberlinlab@gmail.com to see if there are any cancellations or additional spots.
What will I learn?
How to generate creative inspiration
How to stitch
How to brainstorm stories and creative ideas
How to create multi-textile art and stories
How to strengthen your own identity
How to express your identity through embroidery and storytelling
How to tell your story through embroidery
How to decolonize and empower yourself or through embroidery
How to tell your narrative/story
How to become more confident in sharing your history
What will I need?
All embroidery materials are provided
Your ideas and vulnerability
Feel free to bring additional materials/textiles
Who is the workshop for?
This entry-level workshop for BIPoC Women*, Women* with Migration and/or Refugee Background
Basic stitching experience is nice but not necessary.
The location is wheelchair accessible. Workshop will be in English with translations available upon request. B1/B2 level English comprehension is recommended. Coffee & Tea will be provided. Lunch will not be provided but there are many options in the Wedding area.