Punch Needle Workshop in Plovdiv — Make Your Own Coaster

Set aside an evening for colour, soft yarn and something made with your own hands. This Punch Needle workshop in Plovdiv combines making your own coaster with a small-group setting, a curated jazz soundtrack and a glass of prosecco or homemade lemonade. There is time to get creative and enjoy the company in a welcoming space, before taking home a finished textile piece for your home or a gift for someone special.

Discover the art of Punch Needle

This is among the first workshops in Bulgaria dedicated entirely to Punch Needle, a textile technique attracting growing interest in DIY crafts, interior design and handmade products. A specialist punch needle creates a soft, raised surface with the look and feel of a tiny rug.

The resulting texture turns yarn into a stylish decorative detail. Beyond coasters, the technique can be used for textile wall art, accessories and small interior accents. It appeals both to craft enthusiasts and to anyone who enjoys exploring colour and thoughtful details around the home.

How you will make your coaster

Over three hours, you will learn the fundamentals: choosing materials, handling the specialist needle and combining colours into a balanced design. After a short introduction, you choose a design that suits your taste and start creating your own coaster, measuring between 8 and 10 cm.

You do not need embroidery experience or any existing craft skills. The process is beginner-friendly, with individual guidance throughout — from your first movements with the needle to finishing your piece.

Working with yarn and different textures engages your senses and brings your attention to what you are doing in the moment. It is a chance to put everyday tasks aside and focus on your own pace, your chosen colours and the piece taking shape in front of you.

A finished piece and the beginnings of a new hobby

At the end of the evening, you will pack your coaster in an attractive box and take it home. Give it as a handmade present or keep it as a small, personal addition to your own interior.

Alongside your finished item, you will leave with a grounding in Punch Needle. These basic skills can give you the confidence to continue independently, explore other textile projects and develop a new hobby.

A small group, jazz and time for yourself

The event brings together contemporary style, relaxed socialising and personal creative time. A curated jazz selection accompanies the session, while the small group makes it easy to connect with others. There is a maximum of 10 participants.

Your creative evening includes a glass of prosecco or homemade lemonade, mineral water and sweet and savoury treats chosen to match the event's theme. The refreshments complement the setting, while making your coaster remains the focus of the session.

What is included

• Participation in a creative Punch Needle coaster-making workshop for one or two people, according to your chosen package.
• All necessary materials.
• A design of your choice.
• Individual guidance throughout the process.
• A glass of prosecco or homemade lemonade.
• Mineral water.
• Themed sweet and savoury treats.
• An attractive box for your finished piece.

Who will enjoy this creative evening

The workshop suits anyone looking for a new creative experience, some time to themselves or an introduction to a textile craft without needing previous experience. Choose it for yourself, as a surprise for someone close to you, or as a gift for a birthday, holiday or another special occasion.

It is also an idea for a hen party or a small group of friends. Participation is in a shared group with people you do not already know, rather than automatically being a private workshop. The experience is also listed as suitable for children, with a minimum participation age of 16.

Location, duration and conditions

• Location: Plovdiv.
• Duration: 3 hours.
• Minimum age: 16.
• Group size: up to 10 participants.
• Advance booking is required according to the announced schedule, at least 96 hours before the event.
• The organiser's stated cancellation policy allows free cancellation up to 48 hours before the reserved time.

Announced creative workshop programme

The programme features both coasters and other themed Punch Needle projects. All the sessions listed below run from 18:30 to 21:30. No year is specified for these dates; the current schedule, spaces and theme of your chosen session are checked when arranging your reservation. Not every date in the wider programme is a coaster-making session.

• 18 September — Punch Needle coaster with autumn motifs.
• 25 September — keyring with personalised mini designs.
• 13 October — mini hoop-art wall decoration.
• 20 October — Punch Needle brooches.
• 29 October — Halloween-themed Punch Needle workshop.
• 5 November — Cozy Autumn Punch Needle coaster.
• 13 November — keyring with personalised mini designs.
• 20 November — mini hoop-art wall decoration featuring abstract compositions.

Give the gift of creative time

Choose an Adventico voucher for a Punch Needle workshop and give someone the opportunity to learn a new skill, enjoy an evening out and make something of their own. Buying a voucher does not automatically confirm a particular date or theme — participation is arranged separately through an advance reservation.