Create Your Own Mini Rug: Hands-On 2-Hour Tufting Workshop in Aurora, Illinois
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required; suitable for all ages 10+ who can sit and focus for 2 hours.
Overview
Discover the art of rug tufting in this hands-on 2-hour workshop in Aurora, Illinois. Perfect for beginners, craft a custom 15”x12” mini rug while learning the basics of this unique technique.
15”x12” Tufting Workshop (Mini Rug)
Ages 10+ • 2 Hours • Private Workshops Available
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About This Adventure
Unleash your creativity in this engaging 2-hour rug tufting workshop! Learn to operate a tufting machine and craft your own custom rug, all while enjoying a hands-on experience. With all supplies provided, you’ll leave with the skills to create a unique piece, ready for pickup in a few weeks.
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Customize your own rug!
Any children 12 and under must be occupied by a guardian 16 or older to assist with rug tufting as needed
Duration
2 hours
About
Have you seen those cool TikTok videos of people making their own rugs? Well now you can make your own without the need of investing in a personal setup!
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to use a tufting machine and other pieces of equipment used to make a custom rug. We recommend anyone with long hair to bring a hair-tie to avoid it getting caught in the tufting machine. The allotted time for this workshop is 1.5 hours and will cover the following:
- Properly threading and operating the AK-1 cut pile tufting machine
- How to Tuft A Rug
Terms & Conditions
- ALL SUPPLIES needed for the workshop are included in the price.
- Frame Size: 15”x12” (makes rugs approx. 11 inches in size)
- PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS must fill out The Liability Form
- Participants do not take Rugs home the same day. Rugs are ready for pickup or shipping in 3-4 weeks (1 month).
LATEX ALLERGY WARNING: Our glue contains latex.
Adventure Tips
Arrive with clean, dry hands
Clean hands help maintain the quality of the yarn and workshop materials.
Wear comfortable clothing
You'll be sitting and focusing on detailed work—comfort helps concentration.
Start with simple designs
Begin with basic patterns to master the tufting machine before trying complex motifs.
Handle the tufting gun carefully
Follow instructor safety guidelines to avoid injury and ensure even tufting.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Songbirds native to Illinois
- River turtles along the Fox River
History
Aurora, known as the 'City of Lights,' was one of the first U.S. cities to implement an all-electric street lighting system, highlighting its pioneering spirit in technology and innovation.
Conservation
The workshop promotes sustainable crafting by using eco-friendly yarns and encouraging reuse of textile materials whenever possible.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable clothing
Wear clothes you can sit in and that won't restrict your movement.
Notebook and pen
Optional for sketching designs before starting your rug.
Glasses or magnifier
Helpful for close-up work if needed.
Hand sanitizer
To keep your hands clean before and during the workshop.