Advanced Rug Tufting Course

Master the full tufting process and create a rug with a professional finish

Duration: 2 sessions × 3 hours

Group size: 1–3 guests (small-group, skills-focused course)

Location: Camden Town studio, or mobile within 10 miles of Camden Town

Take your rug making further with this two-session advanced tufting course — a comprehensive, skills-first experience that walks you through the complete rug-making process, from blank canvas to a beautifully finished piece.

Session one: stretch and attach your tufting cloth to the frame, transfer your design onto the canvas, and build confidence with professional tufting techniques and machine control as you begin your rug.

Session two: learn to glue and secure the backing, then master shaving and carving techniques for a clean, polished, professional finish — completing your piece using the same methods professional tufters rely on.

Choose the project size that suits you:

• Mini rug — 60 × 60cm frame
• Large rug — 90 × 90cm frame

You'll also receive a comprehensive tufting starter guide covering the tools, materials and supplies you'll need to keep tufting at home — so what you learn here doesn't stay in the studio.

Whether you're a beginner wanting a thorough grounding in the craft, or a hobbyist ready to level up your finishing technique, you'll leave with a completed, professional-standard rug and the skills to keep creating independently.

What's included:

• Two 3-hour sessions
• Full materials for your chosen rug size
• A comprehensive tufting starter guide to take home
• Guidance from an experienced tutor throughout both sessions

Good for:

• Hobbyists ready to move beyond beginner tufting
• Anyone wanting a genuinely in-depth, skills-based creative course
• A distinctive gift for a serious crafting enthusiast

Knowledge required: Beginner-friendly — no prior tufting experience needed, though those who've done a taster workshop before will move through session one especially quickly.