Introduction to Punch-Needling

Next date: Saturday, 16 August 2025 | 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Join textile artist Allanah Sarafian for this new and exciting workshop!

Discover the tactile joy of punch needle embroidery in this hands-on beginner workshop.

Over two hours, you’ll learn the basics of punch needling, explore a few different stitches, and start your own textural artwork using a pre-traced design.

At the end of the session, you’ll head home with your punch needle, in-progress artwork and all the skills you need to complete it at your own pace.

All materials provided. Bookings are essential.

Date/ Time 

We will be running the same session twice on the following dates:

Saturday 16 August | 11am-1pm

Saturday 23 August | 11am-1pm

Cost

$20 per session + Eventbrite booking fee 

Register here

About the Facilitator

Allanah Sarafian is a textile artist known for her playful and tactile works, primarily created through tufting. Her art has been exhibited at venues including Bundoora Homestead Art Centre. With a background that spans visual art education, costume design, and performance, Allanah brings a vibrant energy to every creative space—she even starred as Chilli in Bluey’s Big Play (as seen on ABC iView). Her workshops blend technical skill with imagination, making fibre art accessible, fun and deeply personal.

www.allanahsarafian.com

Instagram: @thehouseofarax

Terms & Conditions

Please note we are a cash-free venue.

Please note for a refund of ticket to be considered we require at a minimum 48 hours notice.

Please note general photography and short videos (for social media) may be recorded at this event for promotional use only and to document this event internally. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know once you arrive.

To plan your visit and for more information please click here.

 

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Image Credit: Allanah Sarafian, workshop facilitator 2025

 

When

Location

Bundoora Homestead Arts Centre, 7 Prospect Hill Dr, Bundoora, 3083, View Map