Punch Needle Workshop: Rug Making Experience Brisbane

Learn how to make a rug using punch needle!



2 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests

$95 (Afterpay available)


Come try this punch needle technique that mimics the process of hand tufting without all the fuss. A simple hand-held tool, a backing cloth stretched tight onto a frame and some hand-dyed wool are all you need to join this fun hobby and become obsessed!
We call this rug making for the modern maker; it is simple, fast and addictive. This two hour workshop will teach you the basics of punch needle and allow time to explore the technique, without the pressure of having to complete a piece.
This workshop is perfect for beginners as your teacher, Bec Andersen will guide you each step of the way.
By the end of the class, you'll leave with a newfound love for rug making and the skills to continue creating on your own. Join us for a day of learning, crafting and enjoying the process of creating something unique.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What you'll get
  • Wool and backing fabric and frame for practise rug making will be provided.
  • Kits, tools and frames will be available for purchase.
What to bring
Just yourself!
 
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

8 Griffith St, Tamborine Mountain QLD

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Your teacher

Bec Andersen
Bec Andersen

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BEC ANDERSEN B App Sc (Blt Env) GDID (distinction) QUT.
Bec Andersen is a Designer and Rugmaker who lives and works on Tamborine Mountain.
She specialises in the design and production of hand tufted rugs. Her rugs are made from 100% wool, which she dyes using both natural and synthetic dyes.
Her designs are stylised, contemporary reflections of what
she sees in her environment. Her rugs are found in homes throughout Australia and even Canada.
A Graduate Diploma in Industrial Design forms the basis for Bec’s design methodology: to combine the sensual qualities of textiles with functionality and the demands of everyday living.
“One of my greatest challenges is to extract myself from the distractions of daily life, close the shutters on the busy world, and focus on creating something with 100% intention. This is a necessary part of a contented life for me.”
She has been teaching rug making in all its forms for many years. Some of the techniques are Punch needle Rug Making, Rug Making by Hand (Proggy and Hooky), Bohemian Braid Rug Making.
She has been a recipient of several arts grants for her work as a community artist.

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