Introduction to Tufting

Please read this description in its entirety before reserving a spot.

In this intensive 4-hour workshop for adults, you will learn the basics of using a tufting machine and complete a small rug.

The workshop is free, but participants must bring their own yarn (two skeins of yarn per color).

All participants are required to satisfactorily complete a safety screening checklist and sign a liability waiver prior to taking part.

This intensive 4-hour workshop involves using a handheld power tool with sharp, fast-moving scissors and needle. If you have, or are recovering from a hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, or joint injury or condition, you should not participate in this program at this time. Additionally, please ask yourself the following safety screening questions before deciding to participate. If the answer to any of these questions is “no,” you should not participate in this program at this time.

• Are you able to stand unassisted, while holding a 5lb power tool with both hands, for 3 hours?

• Are you able to fully understand and follow directions? (This workshop is conducted in English.)

• Are you be able to complete the project independently?

• Are you be able to hold the trigger firmly on a vibrating power tool for 3 hours?

• Do you have the upper body strength to apply pressure with a handheld power tool and maintain your balance in the event of kickback?

• Are you able to carefully handle a handheld power tool with a fast-moving needle?

Registration through Eventbrite is required. Please register for only one workshop. If you've already completed a workshop and wish to continue tufting, you may do so during makerspace open studio hours.

Contact: Lee Smith; [email protected], 401-272-0106 x4203

Host or Publisher Providence Community Library