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Phulkari Workshop
Fri, Apr 03
|3015 Kennedy Rd
Learn the art of Phulkari embroidery with artist Rafia Shafiq on a pre-made motif of the word: Tawakkul (Reliance upon Allaah). Participants take home their finished work. For adults and children. Recommended age: 8+
Time & Location
Apr 03, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
3015 Kennedy Rd, 3015 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough, ON M1V 1E7, Canada
About the event
Join artist Rafia Shafiq to learn about Phulkari, the traditional Punjabi embroidery technique of Pakistan and India. Phulkari means flower work, from the words phul (flower) and kari (work). Participants will not only practice embroidering traditional floral motifs, but will also learn about the history and heritage of Phulkari craft.
Rafia Shafiq is a craft artist based in Oakville, working on reviving the craft of Phulkari. She has conducted various workshops across the Greater Toronto Area including Art Gallery of Mississauga, Peel Art Gallery, Museum & Archives, Sheridan College and Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op. Her work has been exhibited at multiple craft shows including Burlington, Mississauga and Oakville.
Materials will be provided and are included in the workshop price.
