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Spend an afternoon at a SoMa studio learning to use a tufting gun and take home a finished 20"x20" rug. The class pairs practical instruction with Turkish coffee and all materials included—no prior experience required.
Spend an afternoon at a SoMa studio learning to use a tufting gun and take home a finished 20"x20" rug. The class pairs practical instruction with Turkish coffee and all materials included—no prior experience required.
Sunlight slides through industrial windows as the faint hiss of a tufting gun joins the low conversation around a long studio table. In a single session at 360 Ritch Street, participants trade scrolling feeds for loops of yarn, shaping a 20"x20" canvas into a rug or wall piece while Turkish coffee steams at the side.
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Operated by Mr. Scientist · San Francisco, California
Sunlight slides through industrial windows as the faint hiss of a tufting gun joins the low conversation around a long studio table. In a single session at 360 Ritch Street, participants trade scrolling feeds for loops of yarn, shaping a 20"x20" canvas into a rug or wall piece while Turkish coffee steams at the side.
San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood once hosted shipyards and warehouses built on bay fill; today those same bones shelter maker studios and textile workshops that draw on both global craft traditions and local innovation. Tufting itself is a modern offshoot of long-standing rug-making practices from Central Asia and Anatolia—hence the Turkish coffee pairing—recast here with electric tufting guns and a palette of 40-plus yarn colors.
The creative flow is practical: a short demo, hands-on practice, two hours of tufting, then backing, trimming, and glueing so you leave with a finished piece. Expect an open, slightly gritty workspace where you stand at a frame, manage yarn tension, and control pile height to sculpt texture.
Practical guidance: arrive hydrated and fed; wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting glue on. Sessions are 2–3 hours and suit all skill levels; the instructor-led format makes it easy to pick up basic technique quickly. Public transit serves the area, and parking can be limited—plan extra time. Bring an idea and a reference image, but leave room to adapt: color looks different at arm’s length than on the skein.
This is a hands-on, urban maker experience—part craft class, part studio social—ideal for travelers who want to take home something made, not bought.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires standing and light hand dexterity for up to two hours.
No—classes are designed for beginners with step-by-step instruction and practice time before you start your piece.
Yes—sessions include backing, gluing, and basic trimming so you can take home a finished 20"x20" rug or wall hanging.
Yes—the studio supplies a tufting gun, canvas frame, yarns, and finishing materials; bring only personal items and a reference image if you like.
Age policies vary; the booking process requests age band information—check with the operator for family-friendly sessions and minimum ages.
SoMa evolved from industrial yards and filled wetlands into a creative district; textile and craft revival workshops have become part of the neighborhood’s new identity.
Many studios emphasize stretchable, recycled, or natural yarns and encourage minimizing waste from backing and trimmings.
Mr. Scientist operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Sunlight slides through industrial windows as the faint hiss of a tufting gun joins the low conversation around a long studio table. In a single session at 360 Ritch Street, participants trade scrolling feeds for loops of yarn, shaping a 20"x20" canvas into a rug or wall piece while Turkish coffee steams at the side.
Sunlight slides through industrial windows as the faint hiss of a tufting gun joins the low conversation around a long studio table. In a single session at 360 Ritch Street, participants trade scrolling feeds for loops of yarn, shaping a 20"x20" canvas into a rug or wall piece while Turkish coffee steams at the side.
San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood once hosted shipyards and warehouses built on bay fill; today those same bones shelter maker studios and textile workshops that draw on both global craft traditions and local innovation. Tufting itself is a modern offshoot of long-standing rug-making practices from Central Asia and Anatolia—hence the Turkish coffee pairing—recast here with electric tufting guns and a palette of 40-plus yarn colors.
The creative flow is practical: a short demo, hands-on practice, two hours of tufting, then backing, trimming, and glueing so you leave with a finished piece. Expect an open, slightly gritty workspace where you stand at a frame, manage yarn tension, and control pile height to sculpt texture.
Practical guidance: arrive hydrated and fed; wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting glue on. Sessions are 2–3 hours and suit all skill levels; the instructor-led format makes it easy to pick up basic technique quickly. Public transit serves the area, and parking can be limited—plan extra time. Bring an idea and a reference image, but leave room to adapt: color looks different at arm’s length than on the skein.
This is a hands-on, urban maker experience—part craft class, part studio social—ideal for travelers who want to take home something made, not bought.