Tufting a Custom Rug Workshop

Make DIY fluffy custom rugs in Bayside, Melbourne!



3.5 hours

Class size 1 to 4 (public classes), 2 to 8

  $230 - $275 (Afterpay available)
($230 for One person tufting 1 x 55cm item; $275 for Two people sharing frame and tools making 1 x 55cm item)

In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll discover the art of tufting to create a unique custom rug you have designed!
This workshop is designed for beginners and all you need to do is pick a design! Choose from our stencils and inspo or BYO!
During the workshop, you’ll receive guidance on using the equipment and materials while creating something amazing.
Class schedule:
  • Welcome and introduction to equipment and safety protocols. Learn how to use a tufting gun, including adjusting speed and how to use a rug carver.
  • Choose your design, use our stencils or BYO and draw it on your canvas!
  • Choose from a variety of yarn colours and start tufting!
  • Apply backing glue or latex to your rug and let dry.
  • Learn how to level and carve to clean up your creation.
  • Adhere your rug to your rug backing fabric.
  • Show off your unique tufted rug art!!
You’ll leave with a newfound skill and a beautiful handmade rug project to showcase in your home. Dive into this fun and creative activity of tufting in Bayside Melbourne at the cosy creative space Bayside Makerspace!
If you're looking for a shorter taster class on tufting, we offer a shorter workshop: Tufting Home Decor which is a 2.5 hour class.
Important note for Private Bookings: You can request a Private booking with a minimum of 2 frames up to 4 frames. This means you can have 2 people creating their own 1 x 55cm item or 2 people per frame sharing tools, creating 1 x 55cm item per frame. This is why the number of people that can be facilitated for Private Bookings can be minimum 2 frames which can be 2 people or 4 people sharing up to 8 people sharing on the 4 frames.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.


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Knowledge required
Beginner friendly!!
 
What you'll get
All the materials and equipment you need to create a unique fluffy piece of home decor!
 
What to bring
  • Crafting enthusiasm!
  • Please wear close-toed shoes, have tied-back hair and not loose-fitting attire and something you don't mind getting covered in yarn with
  • Designs you might like to try or choose from our designs.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Bayside Makerspace, 397A Nepean Highway, Chelsea VIC

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Workshops, creative co-working, community. A space for you to get creative in a cozy environment for small group workshops, casual creative gatherings and co-working desks for work or play. Based in the heart of Chelsea, you can create all morning, go for a beach walk and skip back onto the train station in this central location in bayside. Bayside Makerspace is also available for hire to inspire.

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