Punch Needle: Create a Modern Textile Portrait Workshop

Join textile artist Julie Hicks in this day workshop to learn the craft of needle punch.


New Brewery Arts
New Brewery Arts
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6 hours Class size 1 to 2 guests       £110 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Inspired by hooked rug making, this workshop introduces the addictive craft of punch needle work. You will make your own "lady" motif on a wooden frame using a threaded, hollow pen-like tool, the punch needle, and a selection of wools and fabrics. This workshop is perfect if you love colour and texture.
Julie will start by demonstrating the punch needle technique and safety with the tool. You will learn how to prepare and stretch fabric over the wooden frame, thread the punch needle, and choose yarns for texture and colour. Working in simple outlines, you will fill the areas to build depth and pattern to create a contemporary portrait. Julie will be on hand to give tips for finishing and securing your piece ready for display.
You will leave this workshop with a completed small, textured punch needle “lady” panel and the skills to continue exploring punch needle designs at home. You will have experienced the joy of craft and its well-being benefits with like-minded people.
What you'll get
All materials and equipment are included.
Knowledge required
This workshop is suitable for beginners with no experience and those familiar with textile crafts who want to try a new technique.
It is ideal for anyone who enjoys working with colour, texture, and tactile materials.
What to bring
Reading glasses if needed for close work.
You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you, but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.
Refreshments are available at our on-site café, Blend, until 4pm.
Location

New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1JH

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New Brewery Arts
New Brewery Arts

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New Brewery Arts is Cirencester’s creative heart — a vibrant cultural charity housed in the historic buildings of the former Cirencester Brewery.
After the brewery’s closure in 1937, the site fell into disuse and was nearly lost to demolition. Thanks to a visionary local group, two of the remaining buildings were restored and transformed into craft workshops, opening as Cirencester Workshops in 1978.
Its mission is to champion craft — making it, learning it, and supporting the people who do it. Its courses, workshops, makers’ studios, 100% UK-made craft shop, and café all contribute to a vibrant creative hub at the heart of Cirencester.

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