Daffodill Studios | 2642 NE Sandy Blvd | Portland, OR

about the club
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!

club schedule
DAY 1: Learn the machine, materials + process. Tuft your rug + apply glue!
DAY 2: Apply the backing, trim + finish! Clean up and Q+A.

BYOY: bring your own yarn!
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".

safety + accessibility
This is an in-person workshop! Masks and proof of vax required.
Tie back long hair + wear comfy clothes + closed-toe shoes.
Each tufting machine weighs ~4 lbs and will require arm strength!
Bring any snacks/drinks you need - no official break time, but you can break at any point!
Restroom on premises. No stairs.
Free street parking.






Events

may 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

private workshop - rug club
rug tufting private workshop!
daffodill studios
2642 ne sandy blvd
portland, or
july 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