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.
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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.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires standing and light hand dexterity for up to two hours.
Wildlife
History
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.
Conservation
Many studios emphasize stretchable, recycled, or natural yarns and encourage minimizing waste from backing and trimmings.
Reserve your spot on the Rug Tufting Workshop & Turkish Coffee today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive fed and hydrated
Tufting takes concentration and standing for up to two hours—eat a light meal and bring water to stay comfortable.
Wear close-toed shoes and an apron
Glue and yarn fibers can stain; closed-toe shoes protect feet around frames and tools.
Bring a reference image
A simple, high-contrast image or color swatch helps plan composition and speed decisions during the timed session.
Allow extra time for transit and parking
Studio is in SoMa where street parking is limited; take public transit or arrive 15–20 minutes early.
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet around frames and supplies in the studio.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated through the hands-on portion of the class.
Apron or old shirt
Protects clothing from glue and stray fibers.
Reference image or color swatches
Speeds layout decisions and helps achieve the design you want.