Come and try this rug making taster session that mimics hand tufting without all the infrastructure. A simple hand-held tool, a backing cloth stretched tight onto a frame, and some hand dyed wool, is all you need to catch the bug. Bec calls 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 allows time to explore the technique, without the pressure of having to complete a piece. It’s a great introduction to skills you might like to further explore.
Start planning where you’d like a rug under your feet in your home, because once you have tried punch needle you will want to do more. Promise!
Cost: $65 per person, limited to eight people per session
Included in workshop ticket:
– All materials required
– Light refreshment
What to bring:
– Notebook
– Small sharp scissors (some will be provided but your own are always best)
– Please wear closed shoes
– Extra cash, there is an option to buy your own punch needle tool to keep for $35
Skill level: This workshop is suitable for beginners
About Bec Andersen:
Bec Andersen is a textile artist who specialises in the design and production of hand-tufted rugs. Her rugs are made from 100% wool, which she dyes using a combination of natural and synthetic dyes.
A Graduate Diploma in industrial design formed the basis for Bec’s design methodology: to combine the sensual qualities of textiles with functionality and the demands of everyday living.
Bec is based at Tamborine Mountain, Queensland, has been teaching rug making in a variety of handmade techniques for many years.
IMAGE: Sabine Bannard
