Name: Beginners Punch Needle Workshop - Galentine's/Valentine's Edition
Start: 2026-02-12T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-02-13T20:30:00-07:00
Location: Alcove Beltline

$Beginners Punch Needle Workshop - Galentine's\/Valentine's Edition$

Learn the basics of punch needle in this fun, hands-on workshop for beginners! No experience needed. Join us for a Valentine's date <3
About this Event

Beginners Punch Needle Workshop hosted by Your Local Plant Mami, Char!

Discover the art of punch needle embroidery in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners! In this fun, creative class, you’ll learn how to make your very own punch needle coaster. We will have Valentine's themed stencils~

What You’ll Learn:

Introduction to the punch needle tool and materials
Basics of punch needle and techniques to create a simple design
Punch needle troubleshooting
Tips for finishing your project

What’s Included:

A punch needle tool
Monks cloth
Stencils
Different colours of yarn
Scissors, hot glue, and fabric glue
Personal guidance and tips from the instructor

No prior experience necessary! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a total beginner, you'll leave this workshop with a new skill and a finished piece of art you can be proud of!

Join us for a relaxing and creative evening—space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

We will provide hot chocolate, refreshments and light snacks for the workshop. Please let us know if you have any dietery restrictions and/or allergies.

Important notes:
*Free street parking after 6PM.

** There are STEPS to the entrance, so unfortunately the location is not wheelchair accessible.

*Tools/materials are only for the workshop, not to take home. Separate punch needle kit maybe be sold at the event to take home.

**We recommend coming 5-10 minutes early to settle in and grab snacks. We will be starting the presentation and instructions shortly after 6:00pm. If you are late 30 minutes or more, you will miss the instructions and likely to not complete your piece, therefore your spot is forfeited.

**If you purchase a ticket for a child under 16 years old, you also forfeit the ticket due to the age restrictions.

Get To Know The Artist

Char (she/her) is a local Calgary artist who focuses on digital art, journaling, and punch needle. She has a love for plants and art and thus, Your Local Plant Mami was born. Char started her own art business in the middle of the pandemic and learned punch needling soon after. Punch needling has been a therapeutic art to Char and hopes that everyone she teaches feels the same about it.