Beginners Punch Needle Workshop - Filipinx Edition

Schedule

Mon Jun 22 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-06:00
Location

Alcove Beltline | Calgary, AB

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Join us to make your very own punch needle coaster with Filipino-inspired designs. We will provide Filipino finger foods and desserts!
About this Event

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

Discover the art of punch needle in this textile workshop designed for beginners! In this fun, creative class, you’ll learn how to make your very own punch needle coaster. We will have Filipino-inspired stencils designs. We will provide Filipino finger foods and desserts for the workshop.

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!

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 the space is not wheelchair accessible.

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

**We will be starting the presentation and instructions shortly after 6:00pm. If you arrive after 6:30pm, 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 Filipina 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.



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Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Doors Open - Kain Tayo!

Info: Before the workshop presentation, we will have time to mingle and eat Filipino finger foods and desserts from 5:30pm - 6:00pm.


🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Workshop Presentation

Info: Workshop instructions will take place. Be sure to arrive by 6:00pm so you do not miss anything.


🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Coaster Making

Info: Time to make your coaster!


🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Complete Your Coaster

Info: Time to do the last steps for your coaster. We will be securing your coaster with glue and adding a felt backing.


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Where is it happening?

Alcove Beltline, 1040 8 Street Southwest, Calgary, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 36.60

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