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Punch Needle Rug Hooking: Beginners Workshop
Often described as 'instant gratification", punch needle is a fun and addictive method of rug hooking! In this workshop, students will create a pretty punched trivet that can be used as a chair pad, wall hanging or to decorate a pillow or bag. With nearly 20 different patterns and a gorgeous array of mill run and hand dyed wool yarns to choose from everyone will have the chance to make the design their own. We'll cover topics such as design, colour planning, how to use a punch needle, plus special tricks and techniques and finishing- all the basics with the teacher helping you step-by-step. By the end of class most students should have a solid foundation in punching to be confident in making other fabulous projects. Punch needles may be borrowed during class time and purchased after if students wish.
Cost: Members $95
Cost Non Members $115
Kit Fee: Payable to Instructor on day of Class $85
(Note kit includes all materials including hand dyed wools, use of the punch needle for the day and the frame, backing materials and finishing materials.)
Teacher Bio:
Simone Vojvodin is an Advanced Certified Oxford Instructor who has been passionate about teaching Punch Needle rug hooking since her initial certification in 2011. A nature and animal lover, she resides near Dutton, Ontario where she has her studio, Red Maple Ruggery. Simone loves designing patterns, dying wool, helping students, and of course punching rugs- which she describes as 'paintings in wool'. Her rugs have been featured in exhibitions in Canada and the U.S.A, published in magazines and books, and have won multiple awards. She is also the author of many articles on the subject, and the book "Mastering the Art of Punch Needle Rug Hooking". She is also the Dean of the Oxford Rug Hooking School.