This course is recommended for those who are new to tufting but would like to spend more time exploring more complex techniques. Designed for participants who are ready to move beyond the basics, this class helps you deepen your technical skills and expand your creative expression. (Der Workshop wird auf Deutsch unterrichtet und auf Wunsch auch auf Englisch.) In this Intermediate course, you will: Work not only with a cut pile gun, but also explore loop pile techniques. Use hand tufting tools and various manual finishing methods. Combine multiple textures and pile heights within a single piece. Refine line control, shaping, and detailed color transitions. Rather than creating a simple rug, you will design and produce a custom-shaped, sculptural textile piece, exploring organic forms, layered textures, and more complex compositions. By the end of the course, you will complete a technically advanced, one-of-a-kind tufted piece — and gain the confidence to take on more ambitious projects in the future. This four hour workshop includes: How to safely and effectively use an electric tufting gun Introduction to different tufting tools and their functions Basic cut and loop techniques (loop techniques available upon request) We offer backing and finishing services, with pickup available within 3 – 4 weeks. Before the workshop: Submit your custom design in advance for approval We will review the design to ensure it is suitable for tufting Once approved, we will transfer the design onto the tufting cloth for you Freehand work is also possible — you may draw your design directly onto the fabric yourself if preferred Do you feel that 40 × 30 cm sounds small? When using tools other than a tufting gun, much of the process is done by hand, which requires significantly more time. To create a well-finished, high-quality piece within four hours of focused work, choosing a size that is too large can be technically and physically demanding — and may make the experience less enjoyable. The following tufting tools will be available during the workshop: AK-II Loop-Pile Tufting Gun, AK-V PRO Cut & Loop Pile Tufting Gun (14 mm), ZQ-II Cut and Loop Pile Tufting Gun, AK DUO Pro Cut & Loop High-Pile Tufting Gun (30 mm), as well as manual speed tufting tools.
