Intro to Punch Needle - Jen Anfinson
Create a little Minnesota Punch Needle project in class while learning all about the vintage fiber craft of Punch Needle taught by Jen Anfinson. Anfinson learned this art from her grandfather and is now passing it on to a new generation of artists. All supplies included in this one and a half hour class adults and teens ages 16 and up.
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Participants in this class will learn the art of punch needle embroidery, a vintage craft that is making a comeback. It is hoped that participants will learn this new skill and use it to design and create their own projects at home using the skills they have obtained. Anecdotal responses will be collected.
The people who attended this class had a great time. One participant commented that she really needed a night like that where she could come to the library, have fun, and learn a new art. A few of the participants also indicated that they thought punch needle was an art that they could see themselves doing more of, and they planned to go out and buy the supplies. From the evaluation forms: Learned a lot of different things. Learned an art that I had never done before.[Learned] how to have fun with yarn. Had much fun and laughter. Will seriously think about buying supplies so I can do this at home. Loved having a night out with a fun instructor and lots of laughs with others!
Tracy Chamber of Commerce, Fulda Memorial Library, Siverson Public Library, Lake Benton Public Library