Mon, 17 Apr
|Thread Republic Textiles Hub
Punch Needle Taster Session
Learn how to use different punch needle tools, materials and make a start on your own punch needle artwork.
Time & Location
17 Apr 2023, 18:00 – 20:00
Thread Republic Textiles Hub, 23 Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield HD1 2RS, UK
About the event
Create your own punch needle artwork using a wide variety of different colours and textures. Start with a practice with four different types of punch needle tool and 4 different types of fabric. Once you know what works best you'll move onto a bigger piece with a good knowledge of the technique. If you've caught the bug and can't wait to keep going there'll be a variety of tools available to buy so you can keep going at home.
Skill Level: Beginner
You’ll need: Nothing!
Materials included: Yarn, hessian, monks cloth, linen
Led by: Â Kim Searle
Tickets: tickets cost £28 and prebooking is required here.
Healthy & Safety: during the workshop everyone will have their own materials and tools. Sanitiser and disinfectant will be available. If you feel unwell please let us know and stay home.
The space has level access. However, the toilet is upstairs.
Course conditions: the workshop needs minimum numbers to run. In the unlikely event it doesn't meet this the workshop will be cancelled. Your booking is secured by payment and if you choose to cancel you get a refund up to 7 days before the event however after that no refund can be given. Please don’t arrive more than 10 minutes before the workshop starts, unless previously discussed.
This workshop is at the Thread Republic Hub in Huddersfield Piazza. We  run a programme of workshops, drop in, activities and more alongside a  textile scrap store.