Threaded Memories – A Participatory Stitching-on-Photoprints Workshop

close up photo of colourful stitching resembling multiple faces in different coloured thread, on the back of a photograph

Join exhibiting artist Abhijit Pal for a hands-on workshop to explore a stitching-on-photographs technique. Participants are encouraged to bring a personal image, which can be scanned and printed on A4 thick photo paper for stitching.

Alternatively, participants can work on blank A4 paper to draw or create a design and then stitch over it. All materials—including thread, needles, and pricking surfaces—will be provided.

The workshop offers a meditative, tactile experience exploring memory, narrative, and storytelling through thread.

Open to participants aged 15+

Abhijit Pal's exhibition ছোড়দি – My Elder Sister is currently on display at Kingston Arts' gallery until Saturday 14th March.

Consider joining Abhijit for his free, artist talk before the workshop, to learn more about his process and practice, before trying yourself 

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About the artist

Abhijit Pal is a Naarm/Melbourne-based artist working with photography, embroidery, and mixed media to explore memory, childhood, and familial narratives. Pal’s work has been exhibited internationally and locally, including Project 8 Gallery and Trocadero Projects, Melbourne, Australia; Deutsches Haus, New York, USA; Jimei x Arles, China; and U-Center for Arts and Culture, Germany, and other curated projects. His practice bridges documentary realism with conceptual inquiry, weaving together lived experience, cultural narratives, and philosophical reflection on the human condition.

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Image credit: Abhijit Pal, My Elder Sister – Guardians of the Window (detail of reverse side), 2025, embroidery on archival photo print.

When

  • Saturday, 07 March 2026 | 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Location

Kingston Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin, 3189, View Map

Consider walking, cycling or using public transport options, leaving your car at home.

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Accessibility

We are committed to providing accessible venues and events for everyone. Learn more about accessibility at Kingston Arts Centre.

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Cost

Free

Event details

Duration: 2 hours

Recommended for ages 15+

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