Sparks in the Dark embroidery workshop + closing event

Join us to celebrate the final days of Sparks in the Dark with this fun and purposeful hands-on workshop. Learn how to embroider with local expert in the beautiful Afghan style, Shokira Jan.

Absolutely no experience needed, all materials provided, and with Afghan sweets and saffron tea to enjoy with new friends – there isn't a better way to spend a winter afternoon!

You'll work together to produce a collaborative embroidery to send back to the Afghan Sparks artists as a gesture of solidarity. This will be an affirming, gentle, and purposeful workshop to remember.

Open to limited numbers so book in quick!

About Sparks in the Dark

Held on the anniversary of four years (208 weeks) since the Taliban started working to erase women from Afghan society, this exhibition defiantly showcases 208 pieces of embroidered handkerchiefs from Afghan women. It shares their message to the world: they refuse to be silenced.

Sparks in the Dark combines Afghan women’s embroidered artworks with new works by Mursal Azizi and Kat Rae, emerging Australian artists also touched by the ongoing effects of the Afghanistan war.

Next Wave

270 Sydney Road, Bullek-bek (Brunswick)

Exhibition also open 17–22 August, 11am–4pm

Accessibility

Brunswick Mechanics Institute is a step-free venue with accessible bathrooms.

Video tour of Brunswick Mechanics Institute

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Sparks in the Dark is presented by Mursal Azizi and Kat Rae in collaboration with Next Wave.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body, as well as through the Wayward Women Giving Fund, Australian National Veterans Art Museum and the Australian War Memorial.