Southend Tuft & Sip: Get Creative and Create Your Own Rug by the Coast
Tuft & Sip Southend Get creative by the sea! Design & make your own rug in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop. No experience needed.
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Southend-on-Sea
Leigh Community Centre 71-73 Elm Road Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1SP United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
Enjoy trying something new with this hands-on mini rug tufting workshop in Beckenham, a perfect activity where you’ll design and craft your very own custom rug. This BYOB session offers a relaxed, friendly, and supportive atmosphere, ideal for anyone looking to learn a new skill – whether you're planning a unique date night, celebrating a birthday, organising a bridal shower, a team-building event, or simply fancy a fun day out. Come solo, as a couple, or with a group; all skill levels are welcome!In this guided 3-hour workshop, friendly instructors will teach you how to use a tufting gun and bring your design to life on an approximately 15” x 15” rug.
What’s included:
- A 3-hour guided rug tufting session with expert support.
- All materials: tufting gun, frame, a wide selection of yarn, backing cloth, and finishing supplies.
- Your own handcrafted rug to take home.
- A welcoming environment where no prior experience is necessary – just bring your creativity (and your favourite beverage)!
To help you make the most of your crafting time, we’ll ask you for an image of your chosen design before the session. We recommend selecting a fairly simple design that will work well for the rug size, and we’ll pre-trace it onto your canvas for you. You can choose your own design or get inspired by our templates.You'll leave with not only a unique, handcrafted rug that’s all your own, but also new skills and the memory of a truly enjoyable and creative experience.
What you'll get
- A 15"x15" custom tufted rug (perfectly imperfect and made entirely by you!)
- A hands-on crash course in the art of rug tufting
- Full use of all equipment and materials (tufting gun, frame, yarn, backing cloth)
- The chance to unleash your creativity away from screens
- Fun memories, new skills, and serious bragging rights!
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely! This workshop is designed for beginners. We'll walk you through everything step-by-step, from setting up your frame to completing your first rug. No experience needed!
You’ll create a small custom rug 15"x15" perfect for wall art, a mini rug, or a cozy decor piece!
Everything you need! You'll get: A tufting machine rental Frame, cloth, yarn, and tools All supplies to complete your project Hands-on guidance and tips Light snacks and good vibes ✨
Yes, within reason for a beginner-size rug! We recommend simple shapes, patterns, or cartoons for your first project. We'll help you transfer your design to the canvas if needed.