Punch Needle: Embroider Decorative Masks
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Learn to embroider masks and tapestries with the versatile technique of punch needle and immerse yourself in universal folklore
In this online course, learn how to embroider masks using a punch needle. Create dreamlike textile pieces with a surrealistic twist alongside Cris and Denís, better known as Twee Muizen. The artist duo has exhibited their work in a variety of formats and places, from mural festivals to illustrated articles in El País.
Explore different ways to display your mask, depending on its intended use, and discover expert tips and tricks to craft the perfect piece. Unleash your creativity and embroider your imagination into reality.
Begin by getting to know Cris and Denís, better known as Twee Muizen, and hear about the artistic journey that led them to where they are today. They explain each of their roles in the course project and introduce you to the Galician textile and ceramic artists that inspire their work.
Next, immerse yourself in Galician folklore and traditions and find out how to combine them with your own tastes to spark your imagination. Put together a mood board and start shaping the idea for your mask on paper. Cris and Denís give you some useful tips—learned from experience—to help you avoid the most common mistakes made by beginners.
Now it’s time to embroider! Prepare your frame and transfer your design to the fabric. Then get some practice using the punch needle before you start stitching your project. Once you’ve got the technique, work in sections and watch your mask spring to life before your very eyes.
Finally, learn how to finish your piece and make it one of a kind with some decorative details. Remove it from the frame, sew around the sides, and iron on the backing before exploring all the different ways you can add the finishing touches and give it a unique personality. Your teachers wrap up the course by presenting you with a variety of options for displaying your mask.
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