Tufting Fundamentals: Painting with Yarn is making art at the intersection of traditional rug making craft and cutting-edge design. Explore modern design aesthetics and unlock boundless artistic possibilities. Grounded in history of tufting in art and design, students will learn two types of tufting techniques: hand needle and mechanical tufting gun. You will master punch needle, tufting gun cut pile, hand tufting, backing, trimming, framing, and cutting.
Students will complete six pieces: two needle tufting circular cup pads, a handbag, an 8" x 8" pad, and a 27" x 27" hanging piece.
Prerequisites: None
