Best for first-time makers
First Rug Kit
$499
Everything needed to make your first rug with a compact wooden frame.
- 70 × 70 cm wooden frame
- 3 yarn skeins
- Non-slip rug backing
Studio-tested in Sydney. Made by you.
Make a rug no one else owns.
No experience needed. Tuft & Craft is a Chippendale, Sydney tufting studio and online rug-making shop for beginners. Start at home with studio-tested tools and complete kits—or book a guided workshop with materials, equipment and step-by-step support included.
- 1,200+ first rugs
- made with our studio guidance
- Chippendale
- hands-on Sydney studio
- Beginner-friendly
- no experience required
- Australia-wide
- fast tracked shipping
Studio tested · Beginner friendly · Sydney made · Tools for creative people ·
Everything you need
Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
Skip the confusing setup. Choose the same beginner-friendly tools, yarn and materials we use in our Chippendale workshops—or start with one complete rug-making kit.
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Tufting Guns
Beginner-friendly machines for confident, smooth tufting.
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Yarn
A growing studio palette made for bold, clean colour.
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Tufting Cloth & Backing
The strong foundation and tidy finish behind every rug.
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Frames
Reusable frames for first projects and statement pieces.
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Rug Making Kits
One complete setup for making your first rug at home.
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Rugs — Exclusive Collection
Small-run and made-to-order textile pieces from our studio.
Tufting Guns
Beginner-friendly machines for confident, smooth tufting.
02
Yarn
A growing studio palette made for bold, clean colour.
03
Tufting Cloth & Backing
The strong foundation and tidy finish behind every rug.
04
Frames
Reusable frames for first projects and statement pieces.
05
Rug Making Kits
One complete setup for making your first rug at home.
06
Rugs — Exclusive Collection
Small-run and made-to-order textile pieces from our studio.
Made by makers, for makers
From our studio to yours
Built from more than 1,200 first rugs.
We have watched complete beginners arrive saying, “I’m not creative,” then leave carrying a rug they made themselves. That experience shaped every tool we stock, every kit we build and every workshop we teach.
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Choose your setup
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Pick your colours
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Make it your own
Start with what works
Studio favourites.
The tools and materials our makers reach for first. One clear place to start, chosen through real workshop use.
Choose your setup
One clear kit for every kind of maker.
Every kit includes free Australia-wide shipping and studio-tested tools. Start simple, or choose the setup you will not outgrow.
Best balance of tools + value
Pro Rug Kit
$619
The complete setup most makers should choose, with better finishing tools and room to grow.
- 90 × 90 cm metal frame
- 5 yarn skeins
- Wireless clipper included
- Glue gun + hot glue sticks
Best for serious creators
Studio Pro Kit
$729
A larger, studio-ready setup with the tools to carve, trim and finish confidently.
- 115 × 115 cm metal frame
- 8 yarn skeins
- Wireless rug trimmer
- Glue gun + hot glue sticks
Secure checkout · Free AU shipping on every kit · Studio-tested in Chippendale
From our workshop community
Made by first-timers.
“The team made the whole process calm, welcoming and fun.”
“I came with a group and left with a rug I was genuinely proud of.”
“A unique, hands-on experience that made tufting feel easy to learn.”
Member-first collection drop
Art made in small numbers.
Original textile pieces created by our studio and collaborating artists. Community members get first access before each limited release opens publicly.
- First access
- Limited studio editions
- Artist collaborations
Small run
Studio Drop
Our story
Some places do not just sell art. They build culture.
Tuft & Craft began in Chippendale as a place to make things with your hands and meet people through creativity. Since 2023, more than 1,200 makers have passed through our studio. Now we are bringing that same energy into limited textile art, artist collaborations and objects made to be kept.
More than a studio
Come for the craft. Stay for the culture.
Our Chippendale studio brings creative people together through live events, parties and hands-on sessions. Expect music, coffee, guest artists and the kind of nights that turn into new ideas.
01Member-only studio nights
02Coffee parties and live DJs
03Artist talks and collaborations
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Everything you need to know about drops, membership and the community.
Who gets access to exclusive collection drops?
Community members receive first access to every limited release. Any remaining pieces may then be made available publicly.
Are the artworks limited editions?
Yes. Each release is made in small numbers, as a one-off piece or as a clearly defined studio edition. Availability is shown honestly on each product page.
What is included in the Tuft & Craft community?
Members receive early collection access plus invitations to selected studio nights, creative sessions, artist collaborations and community events.
What kind of events do you host?
We host live music and DJ nights, coffee socials, guest artist sessions, parties, collaborative projects and hands-on workshops at our Chippendale studio.
Do you ship the collection across Australia?
Yes. We ship across Australia, with free AU shipping on orders over $150. Delivery details are shown at checkout.