Bring Your Rugs to Life ... With the Oxford Punch Needle!
Classes & Events
Punch Needle Rug Hooking Classes
Amy Oxford and Sarah Shannahan hold up Sarah's beautiful "Noah's Ark" rug.
Completed at Fletcher Farm School, July, 2009
Sheila Petoskey pushing her yarn ends
through to the front of her rug
using a feather during a class at
Three Pines Studio,
Cross Village, Michigan
Fletcher Farm School For the Arts and Crafts
Open Workshop, July, 2009. Ludlow, Vermont
There is no minimum number of students but the maximum number I take is 16. Any more than this and students would not receive enough individual attention. I have been teaching for over 20 years and pride myself on having successful students who enjoy learning the craft and actually even finish their rugs! Many of my students have gone on to make a career out of rug hooking.
Private punch needle rug hooking lessons are available by appointment in my Cornwall, Vermont home and studio. The cost is $30 per hour, or $25 per hour per person for small groups of 2-4 students. A three hour minimum lesson is recommended. Please call or e-mail for more details or to make an appointment.
Celebration Classes
One popular type of class that I offer is a “celebration class.” An example of a celebration class that I taught was a weekend party organized by a group of bridesmaids as a special day to spend with the bride. Each bridesmaid, the maid of honor, and the bride herself designed a 12” by 12” square ahead of time. I took their designs and arranged them to make a rug pattern. Each of their squares signified something special about their friendships. For example, the maid of honor and the bride went on vacation to Maine once so the maid of honor’s square was of a lobster! The friends spent the weekend learning to punch, eating good food, and completing the rug. At the end of the weekend they had a rug to give to the bride as a group wedding present. The bride and groom even got married standing on the rug!
This is a great idea for a one-day retirement, anniversary, or other special event party as well. At the end of the day, participants can take home the rug and finish it at their leisure.
A note to Amy Oxford from a student:
I want to tell you that I really appreciate the freedom you give students. We can buy what we need and we do not have to buy what we do not need. I really also like having the choice of my design even when I take beginner's classes. You are really a very open person and you welcome comments and questions. You do not feel threatened by students having different opinions or experiences. Although you are the instructor, the learning also takes place through an exange between the participants.
- Y.D. Montreal, Quebec
Upcoming Classes & Events
Amy’s class schedule will be updated several times a year.
2010
January, 2010
February, 2010
6 – International Punch Needle Rug Hooking Day
Classes taught by Certified Oxford Instructors across the USA and Canada.
See more info, above.
March, 2010
6-10 - Fletcher Farm School, Ludlow, Vermont
Open Workshop
April, 2010
May, 2010
4-6 - Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Punch Needle Rug Hooking With Luxurious Fibers
June, 2010
6-11 - Green Mountain Rug School, Randolph, Vermont
Open Workshop
24-26 Three Pines Studio, Cross Village, Michigan
Making a Hooked Foot Stool
July, 2010
July 19-23 Fletcher Farm School, Ludlow, Vermont
Open Workshop
August, 2010
16-20 Fletcher Farm School, Ludlow, Vermont
Teacher Certification Program
This class has been rescheduled for April 4-8, 2011.
September, 2010
October, 2010
21-24 Fletcher Farm School, Ludlow, Vermont
Open Workshop
November, 2010
December, 2010
2011
April, 2011
4-8 Fletcher Farm School, Ludlow, Vermont
Teacher Certification Program
Comments From Student Evaluation Forms:
Back to Top“Amy is a very excellent teacher a wonderful personality, [she has] a keen artistic feel for her craft, and a delightful way of helping all her students achieve their goals.”
“Probably one of the best instructors/teachers I have had in any course/subject ever. She is a delight.”
“Amy is a wonderful teacher. I learned so much this weekend. She has enthusiasm and made me anxious to try anything.”
“She’s a gem.”
“Amy is an excellent teacher. She is kind and considerate to everyone. I would not hesitate to recommend this course (or anything Amy teaches) to another friend.”
“Amy is a delightful person and an excellent teacher, with endless patience and good humor. I thoroughly enjoyed this class, my second year with her.”
“This is my 5th or 6th class with Amy – I enjoy learning something new each time.”
“Very relaxed and enjoyable! Amy knows her craft and obviously loves to share it.”