About this Event
Class Description
In this introductory course, students will become familiar with the tufting setup and the use of a mechanized electronic tufting gun. We will be going over safety, tufting gun use and storage, as well as finishing techniques. This is a skills-based class. Students will walk away with the knowledge and skills to confidently and safely use the tufting gun.
The materials fee for this class is $15. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo.
Learning Objectives
- Setting up the tufting frame
- Stretching your fabric
- What types of materials to use
- How to use the gun (students will practice, but there is limited time for this. Students are encouraged to practice during their spare time)
- How to clean, store, and clean up after yourself.
- This class includes tool testing so you will be able to use the tufting gun whenever you'd like.
Instructor - Simone Nemes (IG: @slimbones__ )
Simone Nemes is a multimedia artist specializing in fibers, soft sculpture, and illustration. Her artwork centers around nostalgia, mental health, and finding meaning in an absurd world. He has an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, where she focused on interactive installation work. In her current art practice, she works as a textile and product designer.
Prerequesits
- Must be able to work with a ~5lb tufting gun.
- Clothing should be not too loose or drapey as to not get caught in the tufting gun (for example hoodie strings, billowy sleeves, etc).
- Similarly, long hair should be tied back.
Your Ticket Includes
- Provided materials: yarns, glue, backing material, tufting fabric, tufting gun, tufting frame and setup.
- Access to A2's Fibershop and tools for the duration of the session.
- Tool testing for the tufting gun.
Class Policies
Attire: Attendants should wear closed-toed, slip-resistant shoes (steel-toe work boots are ideal), long pants, and no loose-fitting clothing that could possibly get caught in machinery. Make sure to wear only natural fibers (i.e., cotton, wool, linen, etc) and bring reading glasses if needed for detailed work.
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Event venue & nearby stays
Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States
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