OCTOBER 26: Tufting Workshop at elle gallery + shop

ONE DAY TUFTING WORKSHOP AT ELLE GALLERY + SHOP When: October 26th, 10am-3pm Location: elle gallery + shop133 SW 2nd AvePortland, ORentry door faces SW Pine Street 97204   Workshop Overview: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. Carving and Finishing techniques will be demonstrated and you will be able to experiment with carving tools if you have time. What we will cover: - Material overview- Tufting demonstration- Open Studio time with tufting guidance- Applying adhesive to your rug- Backing techniques- Carving techniques   Tools/Materials provided for duration of workshop: cut pile tufting gun tufting frame assorted yarns tufting cloth rug adhesive backing fabric carving tools yarn winder rulers, marking pens, scissors   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