In this beginner workshop we will cover the basics of Punch Needle Rug Hooking including how to thread and use your Oxford Punch Tool, prepare your monks cloth, select and play with yarns, create texture and design in your project, and finish your work. You will leave the workshop knowing how to confidently create beautiful hand rug hooked pieces!Teaching ArtistGina Giles is a painter and fiber artist with a background in photography and digital art. Gina graduated from Moore College of Art & Design where she studied Photography and Digital Arts. Drawing inspiration from her wide-ranging inner states and her peaceful communion with nature, Gina manifests a vibrant representation of her reality as an African American woman. Skills + MaterialsThis is a beginner workshop and no previous experience is needed to participate. Workshop supplies are included in the fee. Students will borrow a #10 Regular Oxford Punch Tool and Morgan No Slip Hoop that you're welcome to purchase using your 10% student discount at the end of class! You will take home your punched cloth (it will be a circle that can be mounted into a wooden embroidery hoop or sewn into a project) at the end of class. Community CommitmentWe're looking forward to sharing space with you! If you haven't had a chance to read our Community Commitment, pop over to the website and read about how we agree to share space. Feel free to reach out to the shop if you have any questions along the way - we're excited to welcome you wherever you may be on the learning curve. Cancellation + Make-up PolicyWe absolutely understand that things come up and you may need to cancel your registration. You may always transfer your registration to another student (just let us know in advance!). If you need to cancel your registration within one week of the workshop we are happy to offer a 50% store credit refund; cancellations made less than one week in advance will not be refunded. We are unable to offer make-ups or exchanges for missed workshop session(s). Student DiscountStudents get a one-time 10% student discount that is active at the first workshop session and expires two weeks following the final workshop session. You will receive your discount code at the first first session.
