Curly Lamb Oxford Punch Needle Rug Hooking 2/27/27

Saturday, February 27, 2027 – 9 am to 12:30 pm

Are you interested in trying punch-needle rug hooking with a combination of wool rug yarn and wool strips? If so, now is your chance to learn from Kathy Donovan, a Certified Oxford Company Punch Needle Rug Hooking Instructor. In this four-hour class, you will create a festive curly-lamb mat that will be ready to display by the end of the session.  This workshop will focus on the basics of punch needle rug hooking with 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 materials will be punched! No prior experience is necessary; you can arrive with no knowledge and leave with a handcrafted mat and the skills to create larger rugs in the future.

The kit includes hand-dyed 100% wool rug yarn, wool strips, a design on 15″ x 15″ cotton monk’s cloth, and a small wood tray for display. Additional background color options will be available on the day of the class.  Frames and Oxford needles will be available for students to use during class, or you may bring your own.

Instructor Kathy Donovan raises heritage Karakul sheep for their long, coarse rug fiber. The yarn is spun, and she dyes the colors by hand. She became certified in 2014 to teach Oxford Punch Needle. Teaching is her passion, and she introduces students to endless creative rug-hooking and punch-needle opportunities.

What students will 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

**Students Must Bring a pair of embroidery scissors with a point.

The class will be limited to 15 students for individualized instruction. No experience is necessary for this class. Good for beginners!