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Tufting Workshop with Felicia Murray at elle gallery + shop
October 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm PDT
Learn all the needed skills for machine tufting and leave the class with a finished 15″ x 15″ tufted rug!
When I was in college taking classes for fiber arts, I fell in love with each technique that I learned. It was hard for me to choose one technique to focus on. I soon began creating tactile pieces that included several different fiber art techniques all in one piece, and a spark of inspiration took over me as I let my hands discover new materials and processes. I found that learning through the tactile creation process gave me immense healing and meditation.
One of my main goals now as an artist is passing down my knowledge to others so that more people can experience the healing that comes with fiber art. By telling my origin story of how I learned my craft, I can help others find inspiration and joy through creating which will create a chain reaction, spreading art throughout different communities. After finding elle gallery and shop, I found that they had a similar story and focus on wellness practiced through art. By teaching a tufting workshop at elle, I will bring art to the community of Portland and beyond.
During this 5 hour workshop, you will learn all the needed skills for machine tufting and leave the class with a finished 15″ x 15″ tufted rug! All materials and tools are provided! Send us your sketch at least 3 days before the class and we will have your design ready to tuft!
What we will cover:
– Material overview
– Tufting demonstration
– Open Studio time with tufting guidance
– Applying adhesive to your rug
– Backing and finishing your rug
– Carving your rug
Light snacks and drinks will be available during the workshop.
My tufting guns are about 4lb each and require hand/arm motion and standing for extended periods of time.
What you should bring:
Your design or an idea ready to freehand sketch on fabric. Email feliciajmurray@gmail.com a photo of your design at least 3 days before the class and I will have your design projected and ready to go!
I have plenty of yarn available to use in a variety of colors, but if you are wanting very specific colors, you can bring your own or email me ahead of time to see what I have available.
This workshop is for ages 18+ unless you are signed up with a parent/guardian.
Tools/Materials provided for duration of workshop:
cut pile tufting gun
tufting frame
assorted yarns
tufting cloth
rug adhesive
yarn winder
rulers, marking pens, scissors
