Rug Tufting

Welcome to rug-making using a rug tufting gun!

In this workshop you will be given everything you need to create a 40cmx40cm mounted rug tufted artwork to hang on your wall. Prior to the workshop you have the option of providing your own design to work from or choose from one provided, which will be ready to work from on the day. Tutoring on each step of the rug tufting process will follow with music playing throughout and plenty of snack breaks! Tea, coffee and snacks provided.

You will have access to:

Tufting Frames
Primary tufting fabric
NZ rug wool
An AK-I Tufting cut pile gun
Electric carvers
Secondary backing fabric

Leah Creaven is an Irish textile artist currently based in Whangamata, creating rug tufted artwork and teaching rug tufting workshops in Whangamata and further afield. You can peruse Leah's work through her website, Instagram and Facebook.

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Date and time

Sat 16 Aug 2025

10:00am - 3:00pm

Location

The Historic Village

Creative Community Campus

17th Ave West

Tauranga South Tauranga 3112

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Price and booking

$280.00

Booking and service fees may apply.

R16

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Accessibility

Accessible bathrooms

Accessible seating available

Certified disability assist dogs welcome

Free entry for support person

Mobility parking spaces

Relaxed sensory performance

Strobe light warning

Wheelchair access

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