Australian Natives Punch Needle Workshop

Create a textured punch needle artwork inspired by Australia’s native birds and flowers—slow crafting at its finest. 

Spend a calm, creative day immersed in punch needle embroidery, as you create a richly textured artwork inspired by some of Australia’s most beloved native birds and flowers.

In this full-day workshop, you’ll learn how to stretch and mount your own fabric, transfer your design, and master the punch needle technique using premium tools and 100% Australian-grown wool. We’ll show you how to build texture and dimension, from flat areas to sculpted pile, and guide you through finishing ideas to bring your work to life.

Choose from six original designs in our Australian Natives series—each paired with a beautiful, original poem. The available designs include:

– Banksia
– Waratah
– Wattle
– Cockatoo
– Kookaburra
– Rainbow Lorikeet

You’ll be asked to select your design when booking so we can prepare the correct yarn palette for you in advance. Prefer to create something of your own? You’re very welcome to bring a custom design idea instead—just let us know when booking, and we’ll help you bring it to life.

What you'll learn: 

– How to stretch and secure monks cloth in a non-slip embroidery hoop
– How to transfer your chosen design
– Essential punch needle techniques using a #10 Regular Amy Oxford needle
– How to create sculptural and pile effects
– Finishing ideas: mounting in hoops, framing, or turning your piece into soft furnishings

What you'll take home:

– Your punch needle artwork (in progress or completed)
– A #10 Regular Amy Oxford Punch Needle
– A 10" Morgan No-Slip embroidery hoop (yours to keep for future projects)
– Monks cloth and Australian wool yarn in the colours needed for your design
– A printed copy of your design’s accompanying poem
– Guidance on where to find finishing materials if you'd like to frame your piece or keep punching at home

Venue: 

Made by Me Workshop 100A May Street St Peters NSW 2044

Enjoy a relaxed morning tea and light lunch, with bottomless tea and good coffee throughout the day.

Why join this workshop?

Whether you’re coming alone, with a friend, this workshop is an invitation to slow down and create something beautiful by hand. We keep class sizes small to ensure a warm, welcoming space where you can explore your creativity with guidance and ease.

At Made By Me Workshop, we believe crafting is about more than just making—it’s about connection, presence, and the quiet joy of doing something just for you.

This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners and returning punch needle enthusiasts alike.

Cancellation Policy: You can reschedule your class with up to 7 days notice. We do not refund classes but you are welcome to send someone else in your place if you can't make it on the day. In most of our workshops we require a minimum number of people to run the workshop and will do our absolute best to run every workshop we list but occasionally it is not commercially feasible to do so. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the class; in this case, we'll inform you and allow you to get a full refund or reschedule.