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Sunday 13th September 11am - 2:30pm Join Rachel of The Modern Crafter, author of Punch Needle 15 Contemporary Projects to learn the art of punch needle. Suitable for complete beginners and beyond. At the 3 hour workshop you will make your own punch needle art work which makes a unique decoration for your home. Choose between various different hand made patterns from botanicals to landscape scenery inspired by mountains and the seaside! High quality tools and materials are included with the workshop. Tea, coffee and cake is also included along with entry to the gardens. You will leave the workshop feeling confident with the punch needle technique enabling you to go on and explore this mindful craft further. The Modern Crafter is by sisters Rachel and Siobhan who produce Punch Needle and Embroidery Kits by hand. Rachel has over 10 years experience with punch needle and embroidery crafts. Siobhan studied fashion & textiles at Galashiels university and has over 20 years experience designing print for fashion and now designs patterns for our small family business. We are proud to teach this mindful craft which is suitable for all and have taught many people all over the UK. The duo have their own brand of 100% British Wool for punch needle as well as collaborating with British tapestry wool brand, Appletons. Upon arrival, please register at the main ticket office and then can park in overflow car park next to our workshop space, The Bothy.