Workshops
Would you like to learn how to make a rug? Would you like to put your feet up on something cozy?
In two 3-hour sessions, textile design expert Patil will explain the basics of tufting, while you make your own personalized rug.
You’ll learn how to thread and handle the tufting gun, make straight lines as well as curves to reproduce a pattern or image of your choice from our available visuals. You’ll then clean up your lines with a wool razor to come define and even out your creation.
You can choose your colors from our inventory of acrylic yarn provided especially for the class.
We provide a choice of designs to create your rug, but if you have a specific idea and want to make your own image, you can trace it freehand on the day of the class or in advance on paper/cardboard up to a maximum size of 20″ x 20″. You can then glue it to the back of the canvas to come and transfer your design onto it. Please note: The image you trace on your canvas will be reversed on the front side of the rug, as we always work on the back of the canvas. If you’re planning lettering, remember to write it reversed on your paper.
Skills required: none, this workshop is suitable for beginners.
Maximum size of practice frame: 2 feet X 2 feet (final size will vary according to the design chosen).
Price includes tools, acrylic yarn, felt, glue and expert tufting advice.
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📅 WE OFFER TWO TRAINING FORMATS:
- Regular training sessions: 2 sessions of 3 hours each, spread over 2 consecutive weeks.
- Intensive training sessions: 2 sessions of 3 hours each in a single day. Don’t forget to bring your lunch!
📅🥯 Training Dates at Mile-Ex:
- The intensive training sessions on Thursday, July 30th, take place from 10am to 1pm, then from 2pm to 5pm.
- The intensive training sessions on Sunday, August 16th, take place from 10am to 1pm, then from 2pm to 5pm.
