Not For Sale
Punching with Attitude:
Not for Sale
Workshop
with Christine Johnson, Certified Oxford Instructor
Place: Treehouse Art Studio and Gallery, 729 Mill Street, Calabogie
Date and Time: Saturday, January 31, 2026 — 10 am to 3 pm, (snow date TBD)
Cost: $80 including kit with design on monk’s cloth and yarn. Cash or e-transfer: christine.johnson@sympatico.ca
Participants bring a gripper frame or non-slip hoop, #10 Regular Punch Needle and #10 Fine Punch Needle. Punch needles are available for purchase at $45 each. If preferred, punch needles and frames can be borrowed from the instructor for the duration of the workshop.
Description
Craftivism is a movement of using our voices in the arts and crafts to express our concerns and Canadians right now have a lot of concerns. Learn the art of punch needle rug hooking AND express yourself. This piece is inspired by our Prime Minister insisting that Canada is not for sale. The design offers a chance for beginners to cover all the basics of punch needle rug hooking with many advanced options for the more experienced puncher. Punch needle is like painting with wool and the possibilities are endless.
Treehouse Art Studio and Gallery resides in Calabogie Lodge on the beautiful shores of Calabogie Lake, one hour west of Ottawa.