Pretty Pillows- Punching Wool Into Wool By Simone Vojvodin
Oxford Level 3 Course- FINE OXFORD PUNCH NEEDLE Instructor Designed and Fulfilled*
Course Fee: $155
*IMPORTANT NOTE: The fee for the kit ($20 to $90- depending on option chosen) plus shipping is not included in the course registration fee, and will be payable directly to the instructor after registration. Before the course, Simone Vojvodin will contact you to arrange the purchase and payment for your kit, to confirm your mailing address and to answer any questions you may have.
Prerequisites: Minimum of one Level / Level 2 FINE Punch Needle course or have an equivalent understanding and basic skill of punching with the Fine Oxford Punch Needle.
Length: Three 2.5 hour sessions. (7.5 hours total)
Dates: February 4th,11th, 18th
Time: From 6:00 to 8:30 Eastern Time
Size: 10 Students Maximum
Instructor: Simone Vojvodin
Join Advanced Oxford Instructor Simone Vojvodin in showcasing gorgeous wool fabrics by using them as the foundation backing for punch needle rug hooking! By learning to punch wool yarn into wool fabric, you can easily create beautiful punched pillows. Since the wool fabric acts as both the backing and background, projects work up quickly and most students will have a completed project by the end of class. You'll also learn how to add wool appliqué and a fancy stitch with the punch needle to embellish your design, plus a super simple method for pillow cover assembly!
There are five different pattern kit options to choose from, so there is sure to be something for everyone. A fun class with practical applications.
All of our live online courses are delivered through Zoom, so you can join in the fun from anywhere you have internet available!
ORHS classes are recorded as a courtesy to its students by the ORHS and its instructors, and the recording will be made available to course participants for 30 days after the course. This allows you to review the lesson, or to catch up should you miss a class.
By registering in the class you agree to this recording, and to follow privacy and confidentiality legislation, and to be respectful of the ORHS, the Instructors and your fellow classmates by not sharing, distributing or making available for viewing the recording to others in any way.
You will need the following:
Option A: (payable directly to the teacher after registration) $20- PDF digital pattern and a supply list for students to supply their own wool fabric, yarns etc.
Or Option B: (Payable directly to the teacher after registration) Complete material kit $90 plus shipping- includes wool fabric, yarns, paper pattern, embroidery floss, buttons, and freezer paper to complete the project
Gripper frame- 12” or 14” is recommended #13 Fine Oxford Punch Needle Embroidery Needle
Thread
Optional: Sewing machine (for fast assembly, however hand sewing is also suitable)
Join Advanced Oxford Instructor Simone Vojvodin in showcasing gorgeous wool fabrics by using them as the foundation backing for punch needle rug hooking! By learning to punch wool yarn into wool fabric, you can easily create beautiful punched pillows. Since the wool fabric acts as both the backing and background, projects work up quickly and most students will have a completed project by the end of class. You'll also learn how to add wool appliqué and a fancy stitch with the punch needle to embellish your design, plus a super simple method for pillow cover assembly!
There are five different pattern kit options to choose from, so there is sure to be something for everyone. A fun class with practical applications.
All of our live online courses are delivered through Zoom, so you can join in the fun from anywhere you have internet available!
ORHS classes are recorded as a courtesy to its students by the ORHS and its instructors, and the recording will be made available to course participants for 30 days after the course. This allows you to review the lesson, or to catch up should you miss a class.
By registering in the class you agree to this recording, and to follow privacy and confidentiality legislation, and to be respectful of the ORHS, the Instructors and your fellow classmates by not sharing, distributing or making available for viewing the recording to others in any way.
Simone Vojvodin is an Advanced Certified Oxford Instructor, who is incredibly passionate about teaching Punch Needle rug hooking, sharing her love of the craft with students since 2011. A nature and animal lover, she resides on her little farm near Dutton, Ontario where she has her studio, Red Maple Ruggery. Simone is the Dean of the Oxford Rug Hooking School, and oversees the Oxford Certification programme, fulfilling her dream of dedicating herself to spreading the joy and creativity of punch needle rug hooking all across the globe! She loves designing patterns, dying wool, helping students, and of course punching rugs- which she describes as 'paintings in wool'. Her works have been featured in exhibitions in Canada and the U.S.A, published in magazines and books, and have won multiple awards. She is also the author of various articles on the subject, and the book "Mastering the Art of Punch Needle Rug Hooking" published by Rug Hooking Magazine.