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Punch Needle Art

(Hand-Sewing Only) - Online Workshop

Learn a special type of textile art technique called Punch Needle Art with yarn. *This is a virtual workshop

In this class, you will learn a special type of textile art technique called Punch Needle. This type of needle art has been around for hundreds of years and is super popular right now! Punch needle creates beautiful rug like art that you can display on a wall or use to make a pillow, rug or other things. It is very simple! And might become your new favorite hobby.

Please Note: Some of the supplies will be provided and can be picked up at Glendale Central Library during Contactless Pickup Service hours. After registering, wait for an email stating that your Maker Kit is ready for pickup. The email will include a link to schedule a pickup time online. Please do not schedule a pickup time prior to receiving a notice that your Maker Kit is ready. If you do not want to pick up supplies, you can use your own materials.

If you have any questions regarding our contactless pickup services please visit: https://www.eglendalelac.org/contactless-pickup.

Required Materials:

Included in the Maker Kit:

• Punch Needle Tool for Yarn - single sized
• Monk's Cloth (14"x14")
• Embroidery Hoop (12"x12")
• Bias Tape (2 yards)
• Yarn (3 colors, 2 yards each)

Not Included in the Maker Kit:

• While a Punch Needle Tool will be provided for this workshop, an adjustable handle or an Oxford punch needle tool for yarn are recommended.
  Learn more about the different types of punch needle tools.
• Scissors for Fabric and Yarn
• Iron and Ironing Board
• Sharp Pencil
• Ruler
• Painter’s Tape

Supplies that are not included in the supply kit are needed to complete the project. Please have them ready for the workshop day.

*Some notes about virtual maker workshops:

You will receive a link to the virtual workshop with additional login information up to 2 days prior to the workshop's date.

It is ideal you have a device with a webcam so that if you need assistance you may show the instructor your project. However, camera is not required 

If you have limited data access or wifi connectivity problems, consider checking out a Mobile Hotspot from the library before the workshop date by requesting it here: http://glendale.iii.com/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1643364 and picking it up using our curbside service: https://www.eglendalelac.org/curbside. 

You will receive email reminders for this workshop. If you need to cancel attendance to this workshop please do so up to 24 hours prior to the workshop start time.

If you have any questions about Maker Workshops, please email makerspace@glendaleca.gov.  

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