Daffodill Studios | 2642 NE Sandy Blvd | Portland, OR

about the club
Learn how to use a cut-pile power rug tufting machine to create your own finished handmade rug!
This hands-on instructional class will cover the basics:
• tools + materials
• threading + operating tufting machines
• gluing + backing
• finishing options
• carving with electric shears
Participants will be set up at their own workspace including a tufting machine, pre-stretched frame, backing fabric, tools + supplies. Frames will be pre-stretched with primary fabric and projected with your provided design. Emily will guide the process start-to-finish, answering any questions along the way!
Participants will leave this 2-day workshop with a finished 24”x24” tufted rug, a handy quick-start guide, and the knowledge to continue making rugs on their own!

club schedule
DAY 1
Learn about the machine, materials, + workspace. Tuft your rug + apply glue!
DAY 2
Attach the backing, trim, + finish your rug! Clean up.
There is no official break, but participants can break anytime they wish! Feel free to bring any snacks or drinks to nibble on.

BYOY: bring your own yarn!
We’ll provide all the tools, you just need to bring the yarn! Come to the class with about 5-6 skeins of worsted/medium weight acrylic yarn. We do have yarn available to use, but quantities + colors are limited.
If you're able, please wind your yarn into cakes! Not too tight. Make sure to wind at least 2 cakes of each color, as we will be using 2 strands of the same color yarn in the machine together. We do have some yarn winders available to use during the workshop if you need!
DESIGN: Please email me a high resolution image of your design idea at least 3 days before the workshop! I will project your design onto the frame in preparation for the class. First time tufting? Keep the design simpler with fewer colors + less linework!
Working area size: 24" x 24"
Please contact Emily if you have any questions about yarn or designs!

safety + accessibility
This is an in-person workshop! Masks are optional.
Space is limited to 4 participants at a time.
Please tie back long hair and wear comfortable close-toed shoes.
Participants will be standing using the machine for extended periods of time. Tufting machines weigh 4 lbs and will require some arm + hand strength!
Restroom on premises.
No stairs.
Free street parking.






Events

last thursday artist swap
Nucleus Gallery is hosting a local artist swap meet for Last Thursday on Alberta Street! Free to attend.
Artists participating: @elevatorteeth @nana_porcelain @paperpuffin @beetleinkco @nimasprout @aaron.stardust @apakstudio
nucleus gallery
2916 NE Alberta St.
Free to attend!

✦ daffodill studios carnival ✦
come party at daffodill studio's carnival!
✦ live tufting demo
✦ tuft-your-own mini rug! limited quantities. sign-up sheet at the carnival is first-come first-served!
flash tattoos \ stained glass \ art vendors
daffodill studios
2642 ne sandy blvd
portland, or

october rug club
rug tufting workshop - beginner friendly!
learn how to use a cut-pile tufting machine to create your very own finished fluffy rug!
daffodill studios
2642 ne sandy blvd
portland, or

november rug club
rug tufting workshop - beginner friendly!
learn how to use a cut-pile tufting machine to create your very own finished fluffy rug!
daffodill studios
2642 ne sandy blvd
portland, or
