OXFORD PUNCH RUGS  Beginner

Punch needle is the "upside down" version of rug hooking. It's fun, fast, and worked primarily with yarn (although other things can be used, too). Choose between one 8” x 8” piece (a good sized hot pad) or two 4” x 4” pieces (drink coasters).

In this workshop, you will learn all the basics of punch needle: stretching your monks cloth on a gripper frame, selecting your yarn, designing your piece, best practices for using your punch needle, troubleshooting, and finishing your work. There will also be tips and tricks offered along the way.

This is the perfect class for beginners, or those who have tried punch needle but are looking for more in-depth guidance on technique.

You will come away from this class with either a small tabletop hot pad or two coasters in a design of your choice, and the know-how to create future punch needle pieces of any size.

Prerequisite skills:  None

Pre-class homework:  None

Students bring: Small (embroidery size) scissors

Class duration: 4 hours

Instructor:  Mary Berry

Date and time:  Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Materials fee: $10

Class fee:  $40.00

5 to 15 students