MICAH TIPP
So, what is the best way to get started with punch needling? Micah’s tip: The easiest and best projects to start are mainly the smaller projects because you can actually finish them in a short time. It is a lot more fun to have a finished product much sooner than endlessly making one big rug. So start with making little coasters or even small pillows. In Micah’s online courses you get to know the different techniques and the whole history around punch needling. It took her a lot of research in conversations with experts and literature to accumulate this all-encompassing knowledge which she now wants to share with all who are interested in it. From all different techniques to the specific tools and where they come from—the »Punch Needle Academy« gives an overview and is also a good starting point for your own creative ideas. Here you can learn the traditional techniques and then experiment. You will get an understanding of the traditional ways and discover your own afterwards. Where does Micah get her inspiration from for her own creations? Shapes and colors that cross her path naturally. She absorbs impressions from the environment and the things around her. Los Angeles is a vibrant breeding ground for textile art with a rich history. Therefore, good conditions to work creatively. She has gotten out of the habit of planning pieces precisely beforehand, since a lot usually still changes in the process. So Micah gets right to work and gives her ideas free rein! This results in unique pieces that seem like abstract works of art.
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