Retro crafts like punch needle and latchhook are seeing a surge in popularity. Punch needle is a form of rug hooking using a punch needle and yarn. In the basic punch needle workshop, you will make a small wall hanging using an embroidery hoop and the punch needle technique. The project is simple and small enough to complete during the class.

'Art for the Holidays' The galleries at State of the Art will be transformed into a holiday shop for the month of November. The Opening Reception will be Friday, November 2 from 5-8pm. Seventeen artists will offer paintings, sculpture, prints, photographs and fine crafts priced reasonably for gift giving. 120 W. Martin Luther King, Jr./State Street. Hours: Wed.-Sun., noon-6pm and open Thursdays until 8 for additional shopping. Closed Thanksgiving Day. Contact Info: 607-277-1626, www.soagithaca.org