Unwind with Wool
Sat, 06 Mar
|QT Canberra
Learn how to set up and use a punch needle
Time & Location
06 Mar 2027, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
QT Canberra, 6 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
About the event
Discover the relaxing and rewarding art of punch needle in this hands-on 3-hour workshop, designed especially for beginners.
You'll learn the fundamentals of punch needle in a relaxed and supportive environment, with plenty of individual guidance throughout the session. You will be shown how to set up and use your punch needle, work with the materials and create different textures and effects.
You'll then begin creating your own piece using Pi Williams' Sunset Bloom punch needle pattern. With Pi, you'll work through the techniques together as you build your design, with guidance along the way to help you gain confidence and enjoy the process.
You'll also get an insight into Pi's creative process and how she uses punch needle to create her original textile artworks.
No prior experience is needed. Whether you're completely new to punch needle or have had a go before, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn a new technique, get creative and make something of your own.
Materials and tools
What to bring:
N/A
Pre-requisite skills
None
What's included
3 hours of expert instruction from Pi Williams in a small group setting
Afternoon tea
VIP 2-day pass to the Australian Yarn Show from March 6th to 7th at QT Canberra including:
Australian Yarn Show 2027 Show bag
One coffee voucher per day (Saturday and Sunday) for barista coffee cart
One 2027 digital access pass to all the talks on the main stage
Please note that the digital access pass will not be activated until a few weeks after the conclusion of the Show.
About the facilitator
Pi Williams is a contemporary textile artist with a background in Fine Arts and experience across disciplines including watercolour, printmaking, and acrylic painting. Drawn to the tactile nature of fibre art, she now works primarily with yarn and wool, often hand-dyeing her own materials to create unique colour palettes. Combining wool with fabrics such as tulle, leather, and raffia, Pi creates expressive, textural works that blur the line between textile art and sculpture. Inspired by the coastal landscapes that surround her, Pi’s creative process involves gathering inspiration from nature and experimenting with colour, texture, and mixed media materials. Her work explores the possibilities of punch needle and hand stitching, resulting in distinctive and highly personal artworks. Pi’s work has been featured on Better Homes and Gardens, Peppermint Magazine, and Swell Magazine. She is also passionate about sharing her creative practice through intimate in-person and online workshops.
Tickets
General Workshop Ticket
Sale ends
28 Feb 2027, 11:59 pm
This ticket is valid for one attendee
$270.00
GST included
Total
$0.00