Learn punch needle with an Oxford Certified Instructor
Come and join me for an introduction to Oxford punch needle.
The punch needle dates back to the 1880's and was traditionally used for making rugs. It was invented as a much speedier alternative to rug hooking. Although the roots of the craft are in rugs, many makers are making amazing modern projects such as cushions, wall hangings and even clothes!
One of the things I love most about punch needle is the ability to make practical objects. There's nothing more satisfying than getting stuck into a big project like a rug knowing it's going to take a few months, but being happy in the knowledge that you can chip away over autumnal evenings and have a beautiful rug to show for it.
Once you have the right materials and a good grounding in the basic techniques, punch needle is a relatively easy craft to pick up.
This workshop is perfect for complete beginners without any knowledge of punch needle. Working on a small sampler piece attendees will become confident in using the Oxford regular punch needle, explore different fabrics, frames, hoops and yarn. The aim is to teach the foundation techniques so that you feel comfortable to continue your practice after the workshop.
You'll learn about
- Tools & materials; punch needles, fabric, frames & yarn
- Getting started; preparing & stretching fabric, tracing patterns, threading & adjusting needles, different stitches
- How to punch; including useful tips & tricks
- Finishing; tidying your stitches, steaming, hemming & whipping
You'll use a range of high quality materials during the workshop and have the opportunity to purchase them afterwards. You will use a gripper strip frame, monks cloth, Oxford punch needle and 100% wool rug yarn to work on your sampler.
Tutor
I am a Certified Oxford Punch Needle Rug Hooking Instructor. I'm one of handful of certified instructors who are based outside of North America. I have been punching since 2017 and teaching since 2018. I love sharing the craft with others and generally just chatting about yarn!
Dates & times
- Coventry: Saturday 18 November 2023: 09:30 - 13:30
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Bristol: Saturday 20 January 2024: 09:30 - 13:30
Venues
I currently host this workshop in two different venues, my home studio in Coventry or Creative Space in Bristol.
Coventry venue
These workshops are ran from my home in Coventry. You'll have access to all my finished projects and a full range of supplies if you wish to stock up.
My house is accessible by car, bus and train. I'm a short 10 minute walk from Coventry train station, or an even quicker taxi ride. There is free on road parking outside the house.
Refreshments will be provided so please let me know if you have any dietary requirements.
I do share my home with my two friendly cats so please bear this in mind in case you have any allergies.
Bristol venue
Creative Space is a design studio based on vibrant North St in Bristol.
- Accessible
- Toilets available
- On road parking by the meter
North Street is easily accessible from the city centre or from Bristol Temple Meads train station nearby.
Cancellation
Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable to another date with 10 working days notice. A minimum number of attendees is required to run the workshop, if this number is not reached attendees will be contacted with the option to refund or change to another date.