AURORA WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Make a Mini Rug: A Hands-On Tufting Workshop in Aurora
A Tuft A Rug studio session (ages 10+) where you learn to operate an AK-1 tufting machine and complete a 15”x12” frame project in a supervised, 2-hour workshop.
Make a Mini Rug: A Hands-On Tufting Workshop in Aurora.
Unleash your creativity in a focused studio setting in Aurora: this compact, instructor-led session introduces you to tufting equipment and techniques so you can produce a custom mini rug on a 15”x12” frame. The workshop is hands-on, supplies are provided, and participants leave with the skills to finish a rug that will be ready for pickup or shipping several weeks later.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Your Mini Rug, Framed and Ready
Work on a 15”x12” frame (yielding a rug roughly 11 inches in size) with all supplies included so you can focus on design and technique rather than material prep.
Learn to Use an AK-1 Cut Pile Tufting Machine
Instruction covers properly threading and operating the AK-1 cut pile tufting machine and the practical steps of how to tuft a rug, giving participants hands-on experience with professional equipment.
Studio Time and Finished Work Availability
The session is a compact, studio-focused class after which finished rugs are not taken home the same day — completed pieces are made available for pickup or shipping in about 3–4 weeks.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
This is a concentrated, instructor-led workshop where you move from briefing to machine setup and hands-on tufting within the allotted class time, practicing threading and operation of the AK-1 before building out your rug design. Supplies are provided so the experience stays focused on learning and making rather than sourcing materials.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who should take extra care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a hair-tie if you have long hair to prevent it getting caught in the tufting machine; otherwise the studio supplies all necessary materials.
All supplies needed for the workshop are provided in the class fee, including materials for the 15”x12” frame project.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The published duration is 2 hours for the workshop.
Can I take my rug home the same day?
No; finished rugs are not taken home the same day — they are ready for pickup or shipping in about 3–4 weeks.
Are supplies provided?
Yes — all supplies needed for the workshop are included in the price.
Is there an age minimum or parental supervision requirement?
The workshop is listed for ages 10 and up; any child 12 and under must be assisted and occupied by a guardian 16 or older as needed.
Are there any health or safety warnings I should know about?
Yes — the studio’s glue contains latex, so anyone with a latex allergy should not participate without taking appropriate precautions.
What about cancellations or refunds?
All sales are final according to the workshop’s stated terms and conditions.