Step into the tactile art of custom rug making with Tuft A Rug's 21”x18” Tufting Workshop in Aurora, Illinois. This three-hour workshop teaches you the essentials of operating a tufting machine to craft your own textile masterpiece.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; suitable for all skill levels interested in creative, hands-on activities.
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Tuft A Rug
Step into the tactile art of custom rug making with Tuft A Rug's 21”x18” Tufting Workshop in Aurora, Illinois. This three-hour workshop teaches you the essentials of operating a tufting machine to craft your own textile masterpiece.
Tuft A Rug, located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, offers hands-on rug-making and craft experiences for beginners and experienced makers alike. The business runs a variety of workshops including 29x26 21x18 35x32 and 15x12 tufting workshops where participants learn to operate a tufting machine and craft custom rugs. Class lengths range from 1.5 hours for mini rugs to multi-hour sessions for larger projects, and some workshops note that finished rugs are ready for pickup in about a month.
Tuft A Rug also offers painting experiences such as The Mat Lab doormat painting and Pour Paint sessions for figurines. The Mat Lab provides vibrant paints and premium stencils for DIY doormat projects, while Pour Paint invites all ages to create abstract pieces by pouring paints onto figures. Supplies are provided for most sessions, and private events are available, including Hawthorn-specific offerings.
Sessions emphasize hands-on learning; no prior experience is required for doormat painting, pour paint, or tufting workshops. The business accepts private bookings and group reservations suitable for parties and gatherings. Tuft A Rug is featured on The Adventure Collective, where its experiences are listed for booking and discovery.
Participants can expect a creative, social environment focused on making a tangible, personalized piece to take home. All descriptions above are based on published session summaries and trip information. The listings include specific workshop sizes, session durations, and notes about materials and pickup timelines to help guests choose the right experience. Bookings are available through The Adventure Collective listings and local scheduling options.
Location
Vernon Hills, IL
Studio location in Vernon Hills
Class Length
1.5–6 hours
Session durations vary by workshop
Materials
Supplies provided
Materials included for each project
Experiences
13 listed
Workshops and private events available
Book tufting, doormat painting, or pour paint sessions through The Adventure Collective and secure a spot for a hands-on creative experience.
Secure Long Hair
Bring a hair tie to prevent long hair from getting caught in the tufting machine.
Wear Comfortable Clothes
Dress in clothing that you don’t mind getting glue or fibers on during the workshop.
Plan for Pickup Timing
Your finished rug won’t be ready the same day; plan to pick it up or have it shipped in 3-4 weeks.
Notify Latex Allergies
Inform the staff ahead of time if you have a latex allergy due to glue used in the process.
Hair tie
Keeps hair safely away from the tufting machine while working.
Comfortable clothing
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting glue or fibers on during the workshop.
Mask
Helpful for sensitive crafters especially during fiber handling.
Notebook or sketchpad
Useful for planning designs or taking notes during instruction.