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!

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!