New Class Schedule Coming In January
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to My Friends and Students
Hi everyone. Well, 2025 has come and gone, and I'm gratefully looking forward to an outstanding 2026 filled with new classes and reunions with existing students, friends and fellow punch needle artists.
You may have noticed that my class and social media contributions were a bit sparse this year. This is because my dear mom passed away just after Christmas 2025 and I slogged through this year without making too many promises or scheduling a lot of classes that would fall in second behind all that my family and I have needed to do to re-group without our matriarch.
Thank you to everyone for every little note, post and funny story you've shared with me personally and on social media in general.
I would like to say a special thank you to Helotes Gallery, The Grey Forest Open Studios, The Sheepwalk Ranch and Fiber Mill, The Oxford Rug Hooking School, The Oxford Punch Needle Instructor's Guild, The Oxford Company, and my new friends at Unraveled SA. There is no better communities than those found in the fiber arts. So much so that I know I am leaving someone out.
I will be sharing a new class schedule by January 15th. Please check back here or sign up for my newsletter if you would like an email notification when I post something new.
Feliz Navidad, Y'all!
- Taryn Kail
Taryn Kail : Fiber Artist and Instructor
Taryn Kail is a punch needle rug hooking fiber artist and Oxford Certified Punch Needle Instructor based in Helotes, Texas. Her art focuses on the local flora and fauna of the Texas Hill Country depicted in 100% wool rug yarn on monk’s cloth or primitive linen. You can find her work at Helotes Gallery in Helotes or at vendor events in South Texas. Taryn is active in her local Fiber Arts community and is Vice Chair for the Oxford Punch Needle Instructor’s Guild and the Communication Committee Chair as well. She is also a member of ATHA: The Association of Traditional Hooking Artists – Heart of Texas Chapter.
Taryn Kail seeks to bring the same classroom experience and standards of craftsmanship found at The Oxford Rug Hooking School to her own students. Taryn has taught local classes for beginner and intermediate punch needle rug hooking and has conducted rug finishing and hemming workshops. Her classes often focus on small projects with big impact and are designed to highlight innovative concepts in punch needle techniques and finishes.
Artist – Instructor – Supplies
Fiber Artist in Helotes, TX
Fiber Artist in Helotes, TX
Fiber Artist in Helotes, TX
I am a fiber artist based in Helotes, Texas. You are likely to see my work in the Helotes and surrounding Hill Country at some galleries, local art events and even a few farmer's markets and wool festivals.
Oxford Certified Instructor
Fiber Artist in Helotes, TX
Fiber Artist in Helotes, TX
I am an Oxford Certified Instructor for the art of Punch Needle Rug Hooking. If you would like to take a class, visit my events calendar or follow me on Instagram to learn more about my planned local and online schedule.
Patterns, Supplies and Kits
Fiber Artist in Helotes, TX
Patterns, Supplies and Kits
I sell fiber art, prints, kits, yarn packs, tools and supplies, patterns, and home decor under the brand Texas Charm Trading Company. Visit my shop online or come see me in person at my next fiber festival or art walk.