Learn how to use a tufting machine to create your very own finished fuzzy rug! Emily will teach the fundamentals of tufting a rug with an ak-1 cut-pile machine, proper techniques, and finishing options. Beginner friendly!

Students will be set up with a workspace including a tufting machine, frame, tools, and all materials needed to make a rug, except for the yarn (more info below). Emily will guide the process step by step, and students will leave this 2-day workshop with a finished ~24”x24” tufted rug + 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 5-6 skeins of worsted/medium weight acrylic yarn. We will have *some* yarn available in a pinch, 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".