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Beginner Workshop 101 (70×70 cm)
Make your own 70×70 cm rug—even if you’ve never tufted before.
$180 per project
3–4 hours
70×70 cm
Your $180 workshop includes:
- 70×70 cm frame, tufting gun, yarn and materials
- Clear demonstration and help throughout
- Studio gluing and professional backing
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A complete beginner workshop in Chippendale, Sydney
Tuft & Craft’s Beginner Workshop 101 is a guided 3–4 hour rug-making class. Choose your colours, learn to use a tufting gun and create one custom 70×70 cm rug with materials, support, gluing and professional backing included.
Need help choosing your artwork?
See 22 beginner-friendly rug ideas selected for achievable shapes and detail.
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This is optional—you can book first and send your final design around 48 hours before class.
Simple from start to finish
Your idea becomes something you can hold.
Send your design
Share it around 48 hours beforehand so we can help prepare it.
Learn and tuft
Start with a short demonstration, then create with support nearby.
Collect your rug
We glue and back it; collection is usually ready in around two days.
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Who it is for
Choose Workshop 101 if…
- You are a complete beginner.
- You want more creative room than a small starter frame.
- You want to make a pet, character, bold graphic or personal design.
- You prefer guidance without someone taking over your project.
This is not the best fit if…
You want an intricate, highly detailed design completed in a short session. We’ll help simplify your artwork so the experience stays enjoyable and achievable.
Questions before booking
Everything you need to know.
Before booking
What is the best tufting workshop for beginners in Sydney?
Tuft & Craft’s Beginner Workshop 101 is designed for complete beginners making a 70×70 cm rug. The 3–4 hour class includes a short demonstration, materials and step-by-step support at our Chippendale studio.
What is included in the $180 Beginner Workshop 101?
The $180 booking includes one 70×70 cm rug project, use of a tufting gun and frame, yarn, core materials, guided instruction, gluing and professional backing.
What rug design is easiest for a beginner?
Simple artwork with clear shapes, bold outlines and a small number of flat colours is easiest for a first rug. Send your chosen design around 48 hours before class so the Tuft & Craft team can help prepare it.
Booking logistics
Can two people make one 70×70 cm rug together?
Yes. Two people can share one 70×70 cm rug project. If each person wants to make and keep their own rug, book two places.
Can I change or cancel my tufting workshop booking?
Yes. A Beginner Workshop 101 booking can be changed or cancelled up to 24 hours before the scheduled session.
Where is the Tuft & Craft workshop in Sydney?
Tuft & Craft is located at Shop 1, 49 Regent Street, Chippendale NSW 2008, within walking distance of Central Station.
After your workshop
Can I take my rug home immediately?
Yes—just let us know in advance. Otherwise, we’ll professionally glue and back your rug, which usually takes around two days before it’s ready for collection. Postage is also available for $28.
What age is the beginner tufting workshop suitable for?
Beginner Workshop 101 is recommended for ages 10 and over. A responsible adult should accompany younger participants where required.
Your first rug starts here
Come with an idea. Leave proud you made it.
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$180 · Workshop 10170×70 cm · 3–4 hours
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