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Patteh Embroidery Workshop – Artist-in-Residence Program
June 14, 2025 — 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, 33 William Street, New Bedford, MA
Join us for this hands-on workshop, led by Artist-in-Residence Arghavan Booyeh! You’ll learn the essential stitches and start your own unique piece with expert guidance every step of the way. No prior experience needed except curiosity and a love for craft!
Patteh is an ancient embroidery style from Kerman in southeast Iran. With bold colored thread and intricate patterns, Patteh tells cultural stories with natural hand-stitched imagery.
Collaborative Sailcloth Weaving Workshop – Community Art Project
Thursday, AHA! Night — 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
This workshop will engage the community in creating a large-scale public artwork for installation on New Bedford City Hall in June. Participants learn basic weaving and will cut sailcloth into strips to use them as warps and wefts and weave strips to create creative panels.
Weaving Our Story: A Community Art Experience
May 31, 2025 — 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Free Weaving & Writing Workshop with Artist-in-Residence Arghavan Booyeh.
All ages and writing levels welcome. Materials provided.
Make it, and take it! — Tapestry and Macramé Weaving
Friday, November 14, 5:00–7:30 PM
Instructors: Arghavan Booyeh & Zara Shahi
$5 fee (all materials included)
Location: Art & Design Studios (ADS)
Registration required.
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