Punch Needle Rug Hooking with Una Walker
In this class you will learn all the basics of Punch Needle Rug Hooking while completing two small projects. We start with learning the two basic stitch lengths in the Mug Rug project. You will then move onto making a project on a pre-stretched frame that can be made into a trivet or just hung on the wall! There will be a choice of several designs and you will go home with a punch needle and all the knowledge you need to feel confident in next Punch Needle projects.
Level: This is a beginning class. No previous experience is needed
Ages: 14+
Materials Fee: $65.00 includes a Punch Needle, that the student can keep ($32.00 value) and all the materials for completing two projects.
Options:
Please Bring: Small sharp scissors. If you have an Oxford punch, please bring it and the materials fee will be adjusted.
To Do BEFORE Class: nothing
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This Class will be held in Building 1 (Classroom Building)
In Classroom Area: 4
Date/Time: Sat May 7 - 9am-noon
Please arrive at Class Check-In (at the entrance to the Class Building) at least 10 minutes early to receive your Nametag and find your class area.
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Instructor Bio
Una is a Fiber Artist from Claremont, California whose fashion and artwork has been exhibited nationally to rave reviews. As a sought after fiber arts teacher, her classes range from beginning to advanced techniques in a variety of mediums. Una grew up in her parents’ craft supply store where she gained experience in a wide range of crafts as both an artist and teacher. An example being her appearance on HGTV’s ‘That’s Clever’ in 2009, making a pair of shoes! She got started punching over a decade ago at a craft show “make and take” where she first worked with the Oxford Punch Needle. She has recently completed the Advanced Oxford Teaching Certification Course. Combining unique materials is Una’s most inspiring challenge in her work; she loves “figuring it all out”. From raw wool, to sewing the finishing stitch, she is always looking ahead to new and creative approaches. Una’s work has been exhibited at craft shows across the country where she also sells under her business name of Wooly Walkers
Cancellation / Refund Policy
In the unfortunate event you need to cancel your registration, please contact the Great Basin Fiber Arts Fair team at greatbasinfiberartsfair@gmail.com or by calling 385.429.3201.
Please note: after March 31, 2022, we will refund 50% of the class fee, and after April 15, 2022, refunds are no longer available.
Transfers to other classes will be approved on an individual basis.