WORKSHOP: Punch-Rug Hooking with Rene Lortie Saturday September 6 2025 10-4

Punch needle rug hooking originated in the late 19th century as an evolution of the American craft of rug hooking. In this workshop - Renee will guide you as you learn the skill of punch needle, using both loop pile and flat stitches to create a textile piece approximately 6” x 6” which can be used as wall art or an oversized coaster.
Punch needle is a rug making textile technique where a tool is threaded with yarn and punched down through a backing fabric, looped on one side flat on the other. In our contemporary design, we will create depth and texture using both.