Join San Francisco artist and Gap digital designer, Caroline Powell, on Sunday December 8th from 11-12:30 as she teaches a modern take on the traditional craft of Punch Needling.
About this event
This workshop will cover everything from tools and terminology to process and finishing techniques. There will be demos and plenty of time to work and have any questions answered. At the end of the course, you will feel confident to continue finishing your unique piece of punch needle art. All materials are included in the course for you to keep and no experience is required!
Kit includes:
10” pre-stretched frame with cotton foundation cloth
6 oz of 100% wool rug yarn
#10 Oxford Punch Needle
Colorful scissors for snipping
Water soluble marker
Step-by-step instructions
And a cotton tote to store your supplies
WHEN: Sunday, December 8th from 11:00-12:30 pm PST
WHERE: Gap Inc HQ, 2 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
About the instructor:
San Francisco artist, Caroline Powell, is the owner and designer behind Punch Color Studio, an online shop selling handmade punch needle art, home goods and supplies. What started out as a pastime to help relieve stress and anxiety, turned into this small but growing business. Caroline has a background in textiles from the Savannah College of Art & Design and currently works as an Assistant Art Director for Gap Inc. Caroline finds inspiration in nature and lets the process of punch needling inform her designs. She considers punch needling a very ever-changing form of art due to its forgiving nature. She enjoys using bold colors and abstract shapes. Caroline hopes to inspire others to explore their creativity through this and other fiber arts.
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