One-on-One 4-Days Professional Tufting Workshop (MASTERCLASS)

Looking for a fun, rewarding, and professional way to express your creativity?

Join our professional tufting workshop, which is perfect for those eager to learn the art of tufting!

Under the guidance of our instructor, you'll be taken through each step, from setting up your primary fabric to expertly finishing your project.

By the end of this workshop, you'll not only walk away with a beautiful, tufted project but also have the expertise and confidence to continue tufting like a pro.

With our after-workshop support, you'll continue to receive guidance to continue your tufting journey confidently.

You'll also get first invitations to participate in or visit exclusive exhibitions and events such as World Art Dubai and Dubai Design Week.

Embrace your creativity and master the craft of tufting in a professional setting!

In this workshop, you will learn the following:

• How to set up your workspace.
• How to set up your tufting frame.
• How to work with your primary tufting fabric.
• How to work with Procreate to create your design.
• How to transfer your design onto the primary fabric (freestyle, projector use).
• Understanding yarns and the types best suited for tufting.
• Learning how to create striking colour combinations to bring your designs to life.
• A comprehensive introduction to all the different tools involved in tufting.
• How to maintain and use a tufting machine (cut pile, loop pile and various pile heights).
• Techniques for creating different textures and patterns.
• How to work with your secondary tufting fabric.
• How to finish your project (cutting, trimming, glueing, and finishing your tufted project).
• Troubleshooting, including a 30-minute Q&A session.

Included in the Workshop:

• Yarns, fabrics, and adhesives to complete your project.
• Light snacks and beverages.
• Certificate of completion.

Not included in the Workshop:

• Tufting machine (will be provided for use during the workshop).
• Tufting frame (will be provided for use during the workshop).
• Trimmer (will be provided for use during the workshop).

Prep before Workshop:

• Tie up long hair.
• Don't wear dangling jewellery.
• Comfy closed-toe shoes are a must for your safety.
• The workshop area will be air-conditioned, so you may want to bring a light sweater.

Safety Precautions:

Like many other art mediums, tufting has side effects that may impact your health.

Please consider taking some safety precautions if needed.

Noise:

The sound of the tufting machine is similar to a loud sewing machine.

You can tuft using earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones.

Fiber Inhalation:

Yarn is made of loose fibres that are rolled together to create a continuous strand.

When the fibre moves through the head of a tufting machine, it sheds, causing you to breathe in small amounts of those shed fibres.

The lasting effects of inhaling yarn shedding vary depending on how frequently you tuft.

Regardless, we recommend wearing a mask while you tuft.

Adhesive Toxicity:

Adhesives range in toxicity levels and odours; some can pose a respiratory threat.

We recommend applying adhesive in a well-ventilated area and wearing a mask and gloves during application.

Body Pain:

Tufting machines can be heavy.

If your wrists, feet, or back start to ache, take a break and stretch!

We recommend practising good posture while tufting.

Language: English

Instructor: Asad

Location: Handmayk Outlet, Nadd Al Hamar

Duration: 4 days* (4 hours* per day)

Age Restriction: 16+

More Information: WhatsApp us at 04 239 6945

*Tufting is considered an intense art medium. Some attendees may finish earlier or later. Our average workshop duration is 4 hours. We encourage attendees to take their time and stay as long as needed to achieve their desired results. We welcome attendees to return another day if required (no additional fees).