Tufting Course: Make a Custom Rug

Learn how to make a custom rug in Melbourne



12 hours total (over 2 dates) Class size 8 to 12 guests     $295


Jump onboard the world’s latest craft obsession - tufting! Easy to pick up and hard to put down, tufting is primarily used in rug making and can be applied to a plethora of projects, including pillows, art pieces, furniture, and clothing. In this hands-on weekend workshop, we’ll cover everything you need to know about tufting and you’ll come away with your own custom, one-of-a-kind rug. This masterclass covers the A to Z of tufting, with nine hours of crafting over two days. 

We’ll start with chatting about materials required for tufting, and how the craft can be applied to various projects before moving on to designing and planning our projects. We'll run through a quick run-down on various techniques, including hand-tufting and hooking, before moving on to machine tufting with AK-1 cut pile tufting guns. Investing in one of these bad boys (not to mention the rest of the setup) is an expensive purchase, so you’ll have the chance to practice and test one in the course before pulling the trigger. You’ll learn how to set up your frame for tufting, rug design principles, safe and proper use of a tufting gun, techniques for a professional finish, and some basic troubleshooting. Then it’s your turn. Spend the rest of the session tufting up a storm, bringing your creation to life.

Towards the end of the class, we’ll discuss various options for sealing your yarn in place, and we’ll finish by securing it with glue. After 12 hours of drying, you’ll return Sunday morning to finish your rug. We’ll discuss the wide range of rug backing options available to you and teach you an effective finishing technique for your magic carpet. Finally, we’ll spend the rest of the session fine-tuning our creations, tidying up edges, and trimming excess yarn.

This class runs over two days with the following times: Saturday 10am-4pm  Sunday 10am-12pm This course is strictly limited to 10 participants.

Important: Tufting is a rather physical craft, and you will be on your feet, standing for most of the Saturday session. This activity is not suited for participants under 15 years of age. 

Please note: This venue is located on the first floor via a flight of stairs and does not have wheelchair accessibility.



Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 5 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.
What you'll get

- A 60cm x 40cm custom rug, made by you!

- All the materials required to make a rug,  including access to an AK 1 cut pile tufting gun, yarn, frames, and finishing supplies.

- A comprehensive workbook, complete with a full rundown of what was covered in the class, as well as information on sourcing materials and additional learning resources.

What to bring

- An idea on a design you'd like to complete

- Closed-toe, comfortable shoes

- Comfy clothes (no flowy long sleeves!)

- Lunch & waterbottle for the Saturday

Session repeats

After the first session, the next session is: the next morning (Sunday) 10am-12pm.

Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for a hens party.

Location

Work-Shop Melbourne - 136A Cromwell St, Collingwood, VIC

This venue is a short walk from Collingwood station (500m).

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Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.
Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.
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