This workshop is for students who have taken my workshop previously or tufters that are interested in learning loop machine or advancing skills, if you have not taken my workshop please email me with work you've done or an instagram account.
Dates: October 27th 2023
Hours: Friday 10-5ish
Location: Melissa Monroe studio located in NE Portland, Oregon 97220
Contact: email melissamonroeart@gmail.com phone 503 484 6970
Cost: $200 (supply fee included for a 20" x 20" rug")
Workshop limited to 11 students
I would love to see you again! This one day workshop is for those of you who have tufted previously, if you have forgot how to use the machine and teqniques I will be here to remind you as much as needed. Base your design off previous experience. If you took two days to complete your previous rug you may need to make a smaller or less complicated design to be able to finish in one day.
Each student receives their own workspace with tufting machine and frame to use during the workshop.
Workshop includes time to complete tufting at the studio, backing will be completed at home with use of a glue gun or spray adhesive, also can be hung as is
EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK HERE and on instagram @tuftingworkshop
I will remind you how to complete each step in rug making with a loop pile tufting gun. You will have your own machine and tufting set up to use during the workshop.
Where?
I will be hosting you at my NE Portland, OR Studio. It is a 1500sqft open room with beautiful light and high ceilings.
What is included in the course?
High quality 100% wool rug yarn in 30+ colors, tufting material, glue, and everything else you need to make a rug will be supplied. When you participate in this workshop you will have your own workspace including tufting frame, tufting gun, glue gun, scissors and other tools.
I will be sharing my process of choosing color and design. I do recommend you come with an idea of what you would like to make, subject matter or colors. Unless you just want to go for it, like I do. I mostly work with out a plan. Just starting with a shape and building with color and lines.
I will also have several cut pile guns available for you to integrate into small areas of your rug. We will mostly be using the loop pile gun, the cut pile gun is quite a bit louder, uses more yarn, dustier and in my opinion harder to use, however if this what you would like to use for your at home process you will have the knowledge you need to know to use this machine as well. I will also demo my more industrial air compressor tufting gun the ak-III.
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Using a tufting gun does take some strength and you will need to stand and use some arm muscle to hold the gun up. If you have concerns if you will be able to complete a rug I'd be happy to talk to you to see if it will be possible for you.
Snacks and drinks will be provided through out the day.
There are 2 studio dogs that will be hanging with us during the workshop.
Workshop Cost $200 supplies included
Sign up by purchasing the course on my site or email me for other payment options
melissamonroeart@gmail.com
Cancellations:
If you cancel before October 1st $125 will be refunded, the deposit is $75
If you cancel after October 1st no refund, unless your spot is filled.
If I cancel the workshop a full refund will be given.
To make payments on the workshop you can contact me for split payment options
Class schedule
Friday 10-5pm I will have you get right to work and give a quick refresher on how to use the machine as needed.
Lunch will be around 1pm each day, light snacks and drinks provided, food carts near by, fridge space availabe.
