Tatreez Community Circle

About Facilitator

sabri sami sundos b. 1983

sundos is a palestinian american painter & textile artist. rooted in his personal experience being raised in the diaspora, sundos explores themes of identity, labor and time.

through the merging of traditional craft and cultural iconography his work emphasizes the importance of agency & human touch, highlighting the inherent tactile nature of art-making as a means of reclaiming and preserving heritage.

sundos creates work that continues to foster dialogue around tradition, memory, and an undying hope for the future.

he is also the founder of Unibrow Sun, an organization focused on uplifting narratives of solidarity through art & education

Objective

Join artist Sabri Sami Sundos for a 2-hour open-studio-style Tatreez Circle: a relaxed, communal space to deepen your practice of Palestinian cross-stitch embroidery.

Bring a project in progress or start something new. Sabri will be on hand to help you refine your technique, troubleshoot tricky patterns, and share knowledge. 

In this open-studio format, participants are invited to work at their own pace, learn from one another, and connect over shared creative practice. Rooted in generations of Palestinian storytelling and resistance, Tatreez is more than a craft: it’s a living archive of identity, place, and perseverance. 

Materials provided include Aida cloth, tapestry needles, thread, and a selection of traditional motifs with translations.

Come stitch, learn, and sit in community.

What's Included

• Aida Cloth
• Tapestry Needles
• Thread
• 2 motifs

What to Bring

The undying desire to see a Free Palestine

Requirements

Basic cross-stitch knowledge encouraged!