Mini tufting workshop in Lisbon at Rua do Salitre 113, a 4 to 5-hour hands-on session at 75 euros guided by Francisco, an illustrator and visual artist with six years of focused tufting practice and workshops running since 2021. The perfect introduction to tufting for anyone who wants to discover the technique, create a personalised mini rug of 25x20cm
Mini tufting workshop in Lisbon at Rua do Salitre 113, a 4 to 5-hour hands-on session at 75 euros guided by Francisco, an illustrator and visual artist with six years of focused tufting practice and workshops running since 2021. The perfect introduction to tufting for anyone who wants to discover the technique, create a personalised mini rug of 25x20cm and leave with the knowledge to keep going independently. Each ticket is valid for one person. Minimum age 16, or 12 and over when accompanied by an adult. Pets are welcome.
The session covers every step of the tufting process using the cut pile technique: an introduction to tools and equipment, practice time before starting your piece, choosing or creating your design, tracing it with a projector, tufting, applying latex glue on the back, trimming with an electric trimmer and a demonstration of final finishing steps. The rug is professionally finished and ready for collection or free shipping in 2 to 5 days. Keep your design simple for a first tufting experience, avoiding complex patterns and thin outlines.
What makes this workshop worth it is the combination of complete hands-on learning from gun to professional finish, total creative freedom to bring your own design or choose one on the day, professional cut pile techniques using next generation equipment, and a flexible pace where you can take breaks whenever you need and work entirely at your own rhythm. Whether you are making something for your home or as a meaningful handmade gift, the result is a personalised and entirely custom mini rug made by your own hands.
What you’ll learn
🧶 How to use a tufting gun with the cut pile technique
🧶 How to trace and transfer your design onto the tufting cloth using a projector
🧶 How to apply latex glue and trim your rug with an electric trimmer
🧶 Professional finishing techniques demonstrated at the end of the session
What’s included
🎨 36 available colours in acrylic yarn
🎨 All tools including tufting gun, tufting cloth, wooden frame, scissors, markers, trimmer, projector, latex and backing fabric
🎨 Full guidance from Francisco throughout the workshop
🎨 Professional finishing of your rug
🎨 Free shipping to your home or collection at the studio in 2 to 5 days
🎨 A list of the best tufting shops in Europe and tips for buying tufting materials
What to bring
A design idea if you have one, a hair tie for long hair and snacks. There is also a bakery around the corner.
What you leave with
A 25x20cm tufted mini rug made entirely by your own hands, the knowledge to continue tufting independently and everything you need to source your own materials and keep practising.
Dawn
I enjoyed this workshop . I learned a lot and look forward to learing more advanced
skills.
Polina Hedzenko
It was absolutely amazing, I loved Wendy part of this workshop. The teacher is super sweet and the tufting itself is a lot of fun. Really recommend 🤩
Joao Serras
Adorei a experiência e recomendo!
O professor explica super bem e tem imensa paciência.
Para nível iniciante, este workshop ajudou imenso.