Arpilleras Workshop
In preparation for International Women’s Day!

locatie: WORM

Join us for a hands-on workshop on Arpilleras, a powerful Latin American textile art form used for storytelling and resistance. In collaboration with @warmi_kuyen a feminist collective of Latin American women artists and cultural organizers based in the Netherlands, we will explore how this craft has been a tool for political expression and advocacy.

This workshop is part of the project “100 Butterflies for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Girls, and Non-Binary People”, where we will collectively create a large Arpillera full of textile butterflies, inspired by the history of commitment and struggle of the Mirabal sisters (Las Mariposas).

What to expect:
✂️ Learn the history of Arpilleras and its role in women’s movements
🪡 Practice basic embroidery techniques
🧷 Explore textile art as a form of resistance
💜 Engage in collective discussions on gender-based violence and social change

This session aims to raise awareness of violence against women, girls, and non-binary people in the Netherlands and encourage strategies for gender equality around the world. The workshop is free and all materials will be provided.

🗣️ Languages: English, Spanish and Dutch
📌 Sign up via this form!
🔸 Limited spots available! Priority will be given to women, non-binary, and trans people.