Discover Punch Needle Art Workshop
Saturday 27th February 2027 - Cober Hill, Scarborough with Kim Searle - Weekend Break Available
Available spaces
Join artist Kim Searle for an engaging one-day punch needle workshop at the welcoming Cober Hill. Perfect for beginners or those seeking fresh inspiration, this hands-on session introduces you to the addictive world of punch needle, where you'll explore a vibrant array of yarns in different colours and textures to create your own textured artwork. You'll start with guided practice using four different types of punch needle tools and three varieties of foundation fabric, helping you discover what suits your style best. Once comfortable, you'll progress to designing and completing a larger piece, gaining confidence in the technique along the way. Whether you're a complete novice eager to learn a new skill or an experienced crafter looking for new ideas, this supportive workshop provides the ideal environment to unleash your creativity in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Punch needle is a textured embroidery technique with roots in ancient practices, possibly dating back to ancient Egypt where hollow bird bones were used as tools, and medieval Europe for decorative textiles. Its modern form, particularly punch needle rug hooking, emerged in the late 19th century in North America, evolving from traditional rug hooking. In the 1880s, the invention of the punch needle tool revolutionized the craft by allowing loops to be "punched" downward efficiently, leading to a boom in cottage industries along the Eastern Seaboard. It provided livelihoods and creative outlets, producing durable rugs and wall hangings admired for their plush, looped pile. Saturday 27th February 2027 10am - 4pm with Kim Searle This class takes place at: Cober Hill Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AR This class takes place at: Cober Hill Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AR This class takes place at: Cober Hill Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AR The workshop runs from 10am to 4pm. Please arrive at Cober Hill between 9.30am and 9.45am for refreshments before heading to the studio for a prompt 10am start. Turn this workshop into a two-night stay at Cober Hill’s historic mansion house. The residential package costs an additional £270 per person. Check-in from 3pm Friday 26th February check-out by 10.30am Sunday 28th February. Please select the accommodation option on the booking form.
Cancellation Policy
Booking & Cancellation Policy Payment Options You can pay in full at the time of booking via card, Google Pay, Apple Pay or PayPal, or choose to pay a 25% deposit and pay the remaining balance 45 days before the event. Cash payment can be made in person at the school, shop or venue. Deposits A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on Workshops, Courses and Residentials. This deposit is non-refundable in all circumstances. Balance Due If you pay by deposit, the remaining 75% balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the start date. We will send you a reminder email with a payment link. Cancellation Policy Courses & Workshops More than 8 weeks before start: Full refund minus £20 admin fee. 4–8 weeks before: 70% refund. 2–4 weeks before: 50% refund. Less than 2 weeks before or after start: No refund.