Tufting Workshop - Cushion or Artwork

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! Join one of our dynamic workshops and design your very own 40x40cm rug tufted artwork, which can be turned into a cushion, mini 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: - 10am - 4pm • 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. It is great to start planning ideas before the workshop, (email elliecarrsmith.studio@gmail.com around a week before the workshop with any design queries). • 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. What's included: - All tools and materials Dates: Wednesday 10th December Tuesday 16th December Wednesday 21st January 2026 Saturday 24th January 2026 Sunday 8th February 2026 Wednesday 11th February 2026 Wednesday 4th March 2026 Monday 16th March 2026 Please note : - This workshop involves working with materials such as; wool, latex and hessian - Our workshop studio space is on the first floor, which is only accessible by stairs - 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. - This workshop is suitable for adults over 18 years of age. - The tufted artwork will need to be backed with natural latex, which will be applied by the tutor towards the end of the workshop. - Lunch food is not included in this booking, there is a local cafe located across the road or bring a packed lunch along with you.