Introduction to Punch Needle Rug Hooking
with Laura Salamy
Introduction to Punch Needle Rug Hooking
with Laura Salamy
Saturday, January 31st
11am-4pm
Members: $80
Non-Members: $95
Ages 14+
Class Minimum: 3 participants
Class Maximum: 10 participants
Materials Fee (Paid directly to instructor upon arrival): $35
No experience is necessary;
just come prepared to play with all the colors!
Students will learn how to use the punch needle to make a small project that can be hung on a wall or used as a “mug rug.” The basic skill set gained will allow students to move on to larger projects like table runners, pillows, and rugs with confidence.
During the class, students will:
Transfer a simple pattern onto a cotton, monk’s cloth backing
prepare materials
and begin punching a mug rug or wall-hanging
We’ll also discuss various ways you might want to finish your rug after all the hooking is done.
No experience is necessary; just come prepared to play with all the colors!
Materials instructor will provide for class:
(Paid directly to the instructor upon arrival: $35)
Includes rug yarn and monk’s cloth. An Oxford punch needle and frame will be provided and can be purchased after class, if desired.
Materials students must provide for class:
Please bring a small pair of scissors.
About Laura Salamy:
Laura Salamy is the experienced, albeit “not-so-traditional” fiber artist behind High on Hooking (www.highonhooking.com). She serves as President of the Adobe Wool Arts Guild, New Mexico’s only rug hooking guild. Laura teaches locally and on Zoom. Her work can be seen online, in various books, in Rug Hooking Magazine, and in the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists Magazine.
Class COVID-19 policy: There are no COVID-19 restrictions for this class. Please do not come to class if you are feeling sick, and it is always advised to wear a mask if you are comfortable doing so.
Class cancellation policy: Please note: All Class cancellations are charged a $15 processing fee in addition to the following policy: Class cancellations 7 days or less prior to first day of class will receive no refund. 8-13 days before beginning of class, students will receive an 80% refund. 14 days or more before beginning of class: Full refund.