Punch Needle 101: from loop to art with Robin Whitford - Thursday August 6 from 9:30am to 12:30pm

Bilingual Thursday morning
$146.00
Pssst! Workshops include a 3-day festival admission. One admission per participant.
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49$ for your own #13 Fine Oxford Needle

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August 6, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Language: Bilingual

Difficulty: Beginner

Category: Punch needle

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of using Fine Oxford Punch Needle to create a mini masterpiece ready to hang. Working on a pre-stretched linen canvas with wool yarn, you will bring a Maud Lewis–inspired design to life. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to explore texture, colour, and creativity with this easy to learn craft.

What you leave with: Finished punched art ready to display!

Prerequisites

None

What is provided (for the duration of the workshop)

A pre-stretched linen canvas frame and all the wool yarn to complete the piece. , Oxford Punch needles will be available to borrow during the workshop.

What to bring

Scissors

TEACHER

Robin Whitford

Robin is a passionate textile artist and an Advanced Oxford Certified Punch Needle Instructor. Her love for fibre arts began at the age of six when she started knitting for her dolls-a creative spark that never faded. In 2020, she launched her rug hooking business, Hooking Outside the Lines, along with the Creativity Club, an online membership group that celebrates rug making, sparks creativity, and builds community. Robin is dedicated to helping people connect with their inner artist- whether they believe they have one or not! In 2025, she became a Canadian distributor for The Oxford Company, further supporting the fibre arts community by providing wholesale supplies to stores and teachers.

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Workshops Include 3-Day Festival Access!

Register for any of our festival workshops and enjoy instant access—no festival ticket purchase needed! Workshop participants are admitted to the festival for all three days. One admission per participant. Come get crafty with us!
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