Punch Needle Workshop
This workshop will take place in the new workshop at Rua Bernardo Lima 10C.
May 16th, 2026
Saturday | 10am - 1pm
Price - 70€ (Material included - Each participant will receive a needle and a wooden frame with the piece made)
Trainer - Rita Garcia - Kroh
Description
In this beginner's workshop on embroidery with the home fairy needle, also known as the punch needle, you'll develop a piece using the basic stitches.
You'll learn how to put the thread on the needle, how to position the needle, which are the best needles, threads and fabrics, finishing techniques and how to apply this technique to different supports. An individual piece will be made in a wooden frame, which you will take with you at the end, as well as the needle.
Program Content
Loop stitch technique with a hollow needle using the basic technique
Creation of a small piece with a personal design.
Finishing techniques.
Waiting List
Cancellations may occur. If the training is sold out and you would like to receive an alert if there are any withdrawals, send an e-mail to workshop@fica-oc.pt, with the subject line 'waiting list-punch needleIf there is a cancellation for this specific workshop, we will let you know.
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Cancellation of Registration
IMPORTANT - Cancellation/postponement/refund of registrations (including gift voucher registrations) is only allowed if you give us at least 7 days' notice before the start of the workshop. If you cancel less than 7 days before the start of the workshop, we will do our best to fill your place, however, you can only postpone the workshop (or put the amount in a gift voucher) if your place is filled.
If a trainee fails to attend one or more training sessions, FICA is not responsible for replacing or compensating for that session.
To cancel/admit/refund, send an e-mail to workshop@fica-oc.pt
Find out more at terms and conditions from the website.
No. of trainees
Minimum number: 6pax / Maximum number: 12pax
According to our terms, the training may be canceled if the minimum number of trainees is not met - Find out more at terms and conditions from the website.
Minimum age for participation: 14 years / Accompanied by an adult (two entries): 12 years
Other Workshops
We have other textile workshops, such as the Crochet Workshop, the Weaving Workshop or the Tapestry Workshop.
It accompanies the Workshops.
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The workshop is held in Portuguese. If you don't speak Portuguese, we will try to translate in English. But understand that Portuguese will be the main language.
Photo credit: Rita Garcia
