Biography: Taryn kail

Taryn Kail is a Punch Needle Rug Hooking artist, pattern designer, and Oxford Certified Punch Needle Instructor who lives 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. 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. 

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. Her work is currently on display at Helotes Gallery, and she has most recently participated in exhibits for ATHA, OPNIG and will soon participate in local events and showplaces such as The Grey Forest Open Studio, The Sheepwalk Ranch Winterfest, and Helotes Gallery.

Taryn Kail has been a Certified Oxford Instructor since 2023 and seeks to bring the same classroom experience and standards of craftsmanship found at The Oxford Rug Hooking School to her own students.