Rug Lounge

Rug tufting is the process of pushing yarn through a primary fabric to create a dense area of loops or fluffy yarn ends. These are adhered to a secondary backing to hold everything together. This is the premise behind most rugs and carpets you use every day!

Rugs have been hand-sewn, punch needled, and hook tufted for thousands of years. Mechanized tufting emerged in Dalton, Georgia in the 1930s, eventually growing into a massive industrial process. Small-batch handmade makers kept the craft alive.

That changed in recent years with the arrival of small, affordable tufting "guns." Tufting has exploded on social media thanks to its low barrier to entry, ASMR-like aesthetic, and genuine capacity to spark creativity in people who didn't think they had any.

There's a growing community of makers, hobbyists, and curious beginners pushing this craft forward daily. New techniques, innovative technologies, and fresh perspectives are evolving in real-time. We've found it approachable, absorbing, and at times genuinely meditative. We're excited to share this hobby with you!

Not at all. Our workshops are designed for complete beginners. We'll walk you through everything from safety to finishing — no prior craft experience needed.

Just yourself and your creative energy! All materials and equipment are included. Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to keep you fueled.

Yes! You're welcome to bring a design you love. We'll help you adapt it for tufting if needed. We also have plenty of templates on hand if you'd rather pick from those. Check out the Design Guide above for tips on what works best.

The Tufting Workshop is a 3-hour session. That includes the tutorial, your tufting time, finishing, and trimming. Most people walk out right around the 3-hour mark with a finished rug, but we schedule a little buffer in the booking just in case.

We're at 955 E 900 S, Suite B in Salt Lake City, right in the 9th & 9th neighborhood.