Tufting 101 Workshop: Mirror Making

Learn how to make a custom tufted mirror!



3.5 hours Class size 8 to 12 guests       $160

Melbourne Activities
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Craft
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Textiles
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Tufting
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Rug Making

Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fluffiest of them all? Jump onboard the world’s latest craft obsession in this tufting workshop!

 

Easy to pick up and hard to put down, tufting is primarily used in rug making and can be applied to a plethora of projects, including pillows, art pieces, furniture, and clothing. The only limit is your imagination. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn tufting fundamentals and come away with your own custom, one-of-a-kind mirror.

 

We’ll start with designing and planning our projects, then move on to a quick run-down on various techniques, including hand-tufting and hooking, before moving on to machine tufting with AK-1 cut pile tufting guns. Investing in one of these bad boys (not to mention the rest of the setup) is an expensive purchase, so you’ll have the chance to practice and test one before pulling the trigger.

 

You’ll learn how to set up your frame for tufting, safe and proper use of a tufting gun, techniques for a professional finish, and some basic troubleshooting. Then it’s your turn. Spend the rest of the session tufting up a storm, bringing your creation to life. 

 

Please note: This class requires at least five students to run. In the unlikely event that we don't get this number of students, we'll cancel the class and fully refund you and inform you via email, so please watch your email a few days prior to the class.

Your pieces will be left at our venue for finishing and gluing onto the mirrors and will be ready for collection approximately 2 weeks after the class. 

Please note: This venue is located on the first floor via a flight of stairs and does not have wheelchair accessibility.

What you'll get

A custom mirror, made by you! - All the materials required to make a tufted mirror – including access to an AK 1 cut pile tufting gun, yarn, tufting frames, and various supplies. 

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What to bring

Your imagination and maybe an idea on a design you’d like (we suggest checking out Pinterest for some inspiration!)

Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for a birthday or hens party.

Location

Work-Shop Melbourne - 136A Cromwell St, Collingwood, VIC

This venue is a short walk from Collingwood station (500m).

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Recent reviews of Tufting 101 Workshop: Mirror Making

  • 5/5 from Natalia Chippillo, attended Feb 2025: Sooo much fun! I could have kept going all day! Definitely going to invest in a tufting gun and cover my house is soft furry decor! Pew pew!
  • 5/5 from Alyssa I Grace, attended Nov 2024: Organised this as an end of year event for my team and had an absolute blast! Gorgeous venue, relaxed and well-guided, super beginner-friendly! Such a satisfying process and definitely a fun group activity :) Fair warning it is an absolute work-out! You will be sweaty :') Massive shout out to Helena, thank you so much. Cannot wait to pick up our work!!
  • 5/5 from Jane Pearson, attended Oct 2024: Mother's Day Gift to our Mum (who shared it with us!) It was a fantastic class, the instructors were great, so encouraging. The studio was open, airy, and easy to find with lots of weekend parking available nearby. So excited to receive our final products in two weeks, we all had a blast.
  • 5/5 from Grace Pinkerton, attended Aug 2024: Such a fun and relaxed class. Helena was a fantastic teacher and created a really inclusive environment for all skill levels. Great value for money! Highly recommend this class to anyone looking to gift an experience to someone, individuals looking to try out a new hobby, or pals that want an afternoon well spent.
  • 5/5 from Elaine Roscoe, attended Oct 2022: Holy moly, what a fun morning! Helena has a great style of teaching. Very informative, super engaging, well paced but mostly a big bunch of fun. 10/10 would recommend, I am definitely going to book in the two day tufting workshop after today!
  • 5/5 from Jessica Clark, attended Sep 2022: Super fun. Teacher was amazing. So helpful. The tufting gun was intimidating but also fun haha. Had a great time
  • 5/5 from Meaghan Davidson, attended Sep 2022: Our class kept getting cancelled due to teacher sickness which was really annoying but it was well worth the wait when we eventually got to the class. It was such a fun class and activity to learn. The teacher was very helpful and the resources provided were great. Would love to do some more tufting in the future and would definitely recommend the class.
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Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.
Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.

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