Curly Lamb - Punch Needle
About Curly Lamb - Punch Needle
Are you interested in trying to punch needle rug hook with a combination of wool rug yarn and wool strips? If so, now is your chance to learn from Kathy, Certified Oxford Company Punch Needle Rug Hooking Instructor. In this one-day class, we will create a festive curly lamb mat that will be ready to display at the end of the class.
This workshop will focus on the basics of punch needle rug hooking using a Size #10 Regular Oxford Punch Needle. You will use a mix of wool rug yarn and Size 7 cut wool strips to create your mat. Both punched! No prior experience is necessary; you can arrive without any knowledge and leave with a handcrafted mat and the skills to create larger rugs in the future.
The kit includes your choice of colors—hand-dyed 100% wool rug yarn, wool strips, a design on a 15” x 15” cotton monk’s cloth, and a little wood painted tray for display. Additional color options will be available on the day of the class.
Frames and Oxford needles will be available for students to use during class and can be purchased afterward.
What will students learn:
- What is needed for punch needle
- Tips for starting punch needle
- Tips for punching with wool strips
- Correcting Mat (Snip, Clip, Poke)
- Finishing Project
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
Embroidery scissors with point.
Materials Kit and Kit Description
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $75 which includes:
Dyed Wool Fabric Strips, hand dyed rug yarn, 15" X 15" Monk cloth with design, painted wood tray.
Pre-class Homework
No preparation is needed.
Class Cap
The capacity for this workshop is 12 students.
Age Range
Minimum age requirement for workshop: 8
Skill Level
All levels
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop?
No experience necessary. Good for Beginners.
Contact the Teacher
Send a direct message from the teacher's profile page with any questions you might have about the class.
When
Single 5-hour live in-person workshop
Class Location
Dorton Arena at the NC State Fairgrounds
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment..
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date.
Kathy Donovan
Kathy raises heritage Karakul sheep for their long coarse rug fiber. Yarn is spun and she hand dyes the colors. She became certified in 2014 to teach Oxford Punch Needle. Teaching is her passion and introducing students to discover endless creative rug hooking and punch opportunities.
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Lessonface's mission is to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Since 2012, we've hosted more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers for over 500,000 music, language, and arts lessons and classes online. The 19th annual Carolina FiberFest is March 14-15, 2025 in the Expo Center at the NC State Fairgrounds. Workshops will be held in the Dorton Arena March 13-15, 2025.