About Us

Petaluma Tufting Studio is a hands on, creative workspace dedicated to the modern craft of rug making and textile art. The space is built for both complete beginners looking to try a new craft and curious makers wanting to produce a finished, tactile piece of home decor.

What You Learn

Machine Operation: Get comfortable holding, threading, and running an electric cut pile tufting gun with proper form, speed, and safety.

Canvas Setup: Understand how to properly stretch primary tufting cloth onto a dedicated frame to maintain drum tight tension throughout your project.

Design Transfer: Learn how to project, scale, and trace custom artwork or line drawings directly onto the tufting fabric.

Yarn Techniques: Work with rich 8 ply yarn, mastering line density, spacing, pressure control, and smooth color changes to bring your design to life.

Carving and Detailing: Practice on the frame trimming and contour carving with textile shears to give your shapes sharp definition, clean borders, and crisp visual separation.

Finishing and Backing: Learn the proper adhesive application, secure backing fabric attachment, and edge binding methods so your finished piece holds together and lasts for years to come.