Rug Tufted Cushion Workshop

Service Description

Tufting is a form of rug making with a modern twist. With the aid of a power-assisted tufting machine you push yarn through a woven backing cloth at high speed, producing fluffy tactile textile pieces. It's an instant gratification type of craft, which is a really satisfying to have a go at. So come and join our workshop and create your own tufted artwork or home décor masterpiece... What to Expect in Our Workshops! - 10am to 4pm Join one of our dynamic workshops and design your very own 40x40cm cushion, rug or wall hanging. We'll guide you through the essentials of using a tufting machine and get you tufting in no time! Workshop Highlights: • Creative Support: Get help with design ideas if you need a spark of inspiration. • Design: Draw your design onto the backing fabric. • Variety of Yarns: Explore a wide range of yarn types and colours to make your design pop. • Introduction to a Cut Pile Tufting Machine • Tufting Techniques: Learn the skills to create beautiful tufted pieces. What you need to bring/ prepare: • Simple Block-colour Design Ideas - You will begin the day by designing a simple block design and learning how visually translate it to tufted fibre design. • We have a range of yarn colours to tuft and experiment with, but if you have a very particular colour in mind, you are welcome to bring your own yarn along (we recommend aran weight wool). What's included: • All tools and materials This workshop involves a lot of physical activity including standing and pulling. If you have physical difficulties please talk to us about how we can support you. Please note : - This workshop is only suitable for adults - The tufted artwork will need to be backed with natural latex, which may have to be done by the tutor after the workshop. Therefore, you can pick up your tufted masterpiece the following week or two, or have it posted for an additional cost. Tutor: Ellie Carr-Smith To see more tufted work by Ellie on instagram: @elliecarrsmith