Punch Needle: From Yarn to Your Own Mini Tapestry

On Saturday, 21 November, at 11 AM, the Rijeka City Library will host a creative workshop introducing participants to punch needle, an engaging textile art technique used to create tapestries, wall hangings and rugs with a special hollow needle and wool yarn. The workshop is part of the #hellorijeka project and is intended for newcomers to the city of Rijeka.

Punch needle is a relatively quick way to create textile designs with a unique, textured finish. Depending on which side you look at, the result can resemble traditional embroidery or a soft, plush rug. Along with the special needle and yarn, the technique requires a particular type of fabric that allows the needle to pass through while keeping the yarn loops securely in place.

With guidance from the workshop instructor, participants will learn the basics of the technique, discover how to use a punch needle and explore the world of textile art. By the end of the workshop, everyone will have their own mini tapestry featuring a design of their choice.

No previous experience is necessary, just curiosity, creativity and a desire to make something with your own hands.

Sign up here.

About the facilitator:

Tanja Blašković holds a Master's degree in Art Education and currently lives and works in Rijeka. Her creative practice spans a wide range of artistic fields, including design, illustration, set and costume design, mural painting, plastic-based art installations, tapestry, applied arts and non-formal education.

She takes part in a variety of projects and collaborates with numerous associations and institutions in the fields of non-formal education and cultural production. She is one of the editors of Superkul, an art fanzine, and Beni, the first museum fanzine in Croatia, published by the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rijeka (MMSU).

She is also the founder of Eston Teco, a sustainable fashion brand, and a member of the Croatian Association of Visual Artists (HDLU).

Her artistic work and educational activities are characterised by the creative use and recycling of materials, with a strong emphasis on environmental awareness and concepts such as zero-waste art.