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Introduction to Phulkari embroidery with Wenlin Studio - 20 SEP

€70.00 EUR
€70.00 EUR
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Teacher: Gul E Raana (Wenlin Studio)

Date: Saturday 20 September 2025 (10am-2pm)

Objectives: In this class, you will make a guided motif of Phulkari, the folk embroidery of Punjab. Gul will share the traditional types of Phulkari embroideries and will demonstrate the traditional technique of making a Bagh Phulkari motif, with darning stitch, herringbone, and one-sided satin stitch on a naturally dyed hand-spun cotton base with cotton floss. Additionally, Gul will explore contemporary approaches and discuss how different thread counts affect the density of a pattern. By the end of the class, you will have the skills to create a Bagh Phulkari motif and apply this knowledge to craft larger, more intricate works.

This workshop is taught in English by Gul E Raana, originally from Punjab, Pakistan, and the founder of Wenlin Studio — a brand dedicated to embroideries and natural dyeing.

Contents:
  • Choosing fabrics and threads
  • Making a surface with back-to-front embroidery motif
  • Learn about natural dyeing
Materials: all essential materials are included in this workshop. Participants who prefer to use specific embroidery frames and thimbles should bring their own.

Requirements: participants must be over 14 years old. Some knowledge of needlework will benefit the participant. This workshop is taught in English.

Withdrawals/refunds: the registration fee will be refunded to students who for some reason cannot participate in the workshop and communicate their withdrawal up to ten days before the workshop date.

Location: Rua Maria Andrade, 50A (Lisbon)

Please note: The workshop will only take place if a minimum of three people sign up to participate. In the event that we don’t reach minimum attendance of three participants until five days before the date of the workshop, the workshop will be cancelled and any participants who had signed up will be contacted for a refund, rescheduling (if possible) or shop voucher to be arranged. In the event that the workshop is cancelled by the tutor due to unforeseen circumstances, we will apply the same procedure: refund of the fee, exchange for a shop voucher or, should another workshop date already be booked, a rescheduling of the workshop.