Punch Needle Portrait Workshop

Create a textured punch needle embroidered portrait of yourself, a loved one or a favourite pet.


Made By Me Workshop
Made By Me Workshop
5.0 (891)
6k followers

6 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 6 to 30
  $220 (Afterpay available)

In this unique and creative workshop, you’ll bring a personal story to life through the art of punch needle embroidery. Using a favourite photo as your starting point, you’ll design and stitch a textured portrait of yourself, someone you love or even a beloved pet.
You’ll learn how to trace and simplify your photo into a clear outline, transfer it onto monks cloth and use the punch needle tool to layer in texture and detail using richly coloured wool yarn.
Whether you prefer a realistic approach using true-to-life colours or want to go bold and abstract, you’ll have the creative freedom to style your portrait however you like. We provide a curated range of colours, though if you have something specific in mind—especially for skin tones—you’re welcome to BYO yarn. We recommend 12–14 ply wool.
This all-day workshop is perfect for confident crafters or embroidery lovers looking to explore a more personal and advanced textile art project. Punch needle offers a calming, controlled process—ideal for seated makers who love texture, detail, and slow crafting.
What you'll learn:
  • How to trace and simplify a portrait for embroidery
  • How to transfer your design to backing cloth
  • Essential punch needle techniques for line work, texture, and shading
  • Finishing ideas to transform your piece into a lasting work of art
Photo Guidelines:
  • Ideally black and white, with strong contrast (so details are clear)
  • Sized to fit within a 12” (30cm) circular hoop, with a 1cm margin around the edge
  • Focus on the face only (neck up)—no full-body images
  • Front-facing photos work best
  • No cropping—the entire head and face should be visible
  • A photo without a background (or with minimal background detail) works best for tracing
  • If you’re unsure whether your photo will work, you’re welcome to email it to us up to one week before the class. We’re happy to help, but please try to follow these guidelines as closely as possible to make the most of your workshop time.
What you'll get
  • A punch needle portrait (completed or in progress)
  • A premium Oxford #10 Regular Punch Needle
  • A 12" No-Slip Hoop
  • Monks cloth for your portrait
  • Wool yarns in a variety of colours
  • Guidance on sourcing finishing materials (e.g. framing options, cushion panels, wall art)
  • A light vegetarian lunch, morning tea and bottomless tea and coffee
  • Please let us know of any dietary requirements ahead of time
Knowledge required
This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners and returning punch needle enthusiasts alike.
What to bring
We will supply you with everything you need, but don't forget your glasses if you need them.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Made by Me Workshop - 100A May Street, St Peters NSW

This venue is a short walk from St Peters station (500m). There is street parking available, it is unlimited on weekends but restricted to 2 hours during the week.

Punch Needle Portrait Workshop location
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Made By Me Workshop
Made By Me Workshop

Creating balance with creativity & connection

5.0 (891)
6k followers
female Women-owned

Made by Me Workshop is about helping people to connect with their "inner creative" and have some fun while making beautiful things from quality materials in our friendly & vibrant studio space in the heart of the inner west!
Established in 2017 after Rebecca Doyle decided to take a career break and chose to revisit her childhood love for arts & crafts. Rebecca grew up in a large family where money was tight, after school activities where mostly homegrown and usually involved a sheet of cardboard, a glue stick and some glitter! It is probably no surprise to learn that Rebecca followed a creative path to study Fashion & Textile Design at University!
After a few more decades (than Rebecca will publicly admit to) and a long and varied career in the fashion industry, Rebecca wanted to get back to creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind objects - Made By Me Workshop is the result of where this path led.
Rebecca loves that moment of pride that comes over each participant's face when they look at what they have created and say to themselves "Wow - I made this & I love it!"
Made by Me Workshop run a variety of creative workshops, hen’s parties, private parties and corporate events from their warehouse space in St Peters including Resin Art, Resin Jewellery & Mould Making, Soap Making, Terrazzo Homewares, Punch Needle, Macrame and many more.  

Meet Made by Me Workshop


Rebecca Doyle invites you to craft, create and connect with like-minded people at Made by Me Workshop in Sydney’s Inner West.


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