Upcycled Quilting Workshop at Jameel Art Centre

Embroidery’s background is as diverse as our wonderful city: nearly every culture around the world has developed their own version of the artform. Yet, despite its long-standing tradition (the earliest known traces date back to 30000 BC) there is still room for innovation through the incorporation of unexpected materials.

Join me at Jameel Art Centre on April 24th for a sustainability workshop around plastic quilting.

Participants will upcycle discarded packaging into modern artwork using traditional quilting patterns and embroidery techniques.

While we will have material available to choose from, we encourage you to bring in your own packaging to upcycle! Heavy plastic bags are easiest to work with but packaging from grocery items like pasta, nuts and crisps can often be used as well - be on the lookout for fun, colorful packaging to intercept on its way to the bin.

After tracing and cutting out the components of a quilting pattern, we will appliqué layers together using a “blanket stitch” technique to complete the quilting block.

The event will take place after a guided tour through the museums exhibits. Seats are very limited due to covid regulations so be so don't wait to reserve your spot!

Recommended for ages 12 and up.