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Punch Needle Embroidery Workshop

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Join Our Punch Needle Embroidery Workshop

Your tutor, Sarah Francis, is looking forward to welcoming you and sharing her love of relaxing, tactile textile crafts … including the joy of “colouring in with yarn” using punch needle embroidery.

What You’ll Do

  • Learn how punch needle embroidery works and why it’s such a soothing craft
  • Choose your materials and equipment with Sarah’s guidance
  • Make your first punch needle stitches and build confidence quickly
  • Work from a pre‑drawn autumn design or create your own if you’re feeling inspired
  • Use up leftover yarn — perfect for reducing waste and getting creative

You Will Explore

  • Choosing the right yarn and fabric
  • Punch needle texture techniques
  • Colour choices for autumn themes
  • Creative freedom in shaping your own design

This Workshop Is Perfect For

  • Complete beginners
  • Anyone who enjoys relaxing, repetitive crafts
  • People who love yarn, texture and cosy autumn makes

No experience is needed. If you can hold a tool and guide it through fabric, you’ll be absolutely fine. Sarah will guide you through each step with kindness and encouragement.

What’s Included

  • All materials and equipment
  • Pre‑drawn autumn designs (or blank fabric if you want to draw your own)
  • A printed “how‑to” guide to take home
  • Refreshments throughout the afternoon
  • Support from an experienced tutor

You’ll leave with your own punch needle artwork, ready to display, gift or continue developing at home.

What to Bring

  • Reading glasses if needed
  • Your lunch, or money to buy food locally (if you haven’t had chance to eat beforehand … we can give you cutlery, plate etc!)
  • Your curiosity and a willingness to enjoy the process

Workshop Details

  • Time: 1.30pm – 4:30pm
  • Arrival: From 1pm for a warm welcome and a cuppa
  • Group size: Limited to 8 people for a friendly, supportive atmosphere

Cost

£35 + 79p card fee This includes all the materials needed to create your punch needle piece and refreshments during the afternoon.

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