Learn Punch Needle Rug Hooking with Christie Beniston

Punch needle rug hooking- sometimes described as "painting with wool"- is a versatile craft that began in the 1880s. Fast, easy, and fun, this traditional craft is enjoying new popularity with fiber artists around the world!

In this class you will make a “mug rug” (a.k.a. a fancy coaster!) and in the process learn how to use a punch needle, how to create the correct size stitch with the needle, and how to finish your project. By the end of class you will have the basic skills necessary to make larger wall hangings, pillows, and rugs!

Monk’s cloth with pattern and 100% Wool Rug Yarn are included in the class fee. An Oxford Punch Needle ($32/$39) and No-Slip Hoop will be provided and can be purchased after class if desired.

These basic skills will allow you to complete your coaster and move on to larger projects such as pillows, wall hangings, and rugs with confidence!

Snacks, beverages and 20% off of everything in our shop is included!

MIN 6 MAX 12

About the Instructor: Christie Beniston is an artist and designer based in Southern California and has had a thriving art practice for over 25 years. Christie studied punch needle rug hooking with Amy Oxford, an internationally known rug hooker, author, and founder of the Oxford Rug Hooking School in Vermont. As a Certified Oxford Punch Needle Instructor, Christie is one of only a handful of instructors on the West Coast and the only one in San Diego where she established the PUNCH! Rug Hooking Studio in Solana Beach, California.