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Thanks Maria. It was a really fun experience and now we have this cute rug!
Our rug tufting class in Midtown NYC runs at 325 W 38th Street, two blocks from Times Square–42nd St and Port Authority. In 2.5 hours you pick a design (bring your own or choose from 100+), learn the tufting gun after a safety demo, tuft from our yarn wall, then glue, back and shear your rug. $129 per person, all materials included.
With 41 five-star reviews it is our most-requested workshop for corporate groups. Public classes seat 2–25; private tufting events host groups up to 200 at the studio or at your office.
2.5 hours live workshop.
Calm, structured flow from design to finish.
2-25 people. Join a scheduled workshop with other participants. Perfect for individuals and small groups looking for a shared creative experience.
Up to 200 people people. Book a dedicated session for your team, event, or organization. Customized timing and full instructor attention for your group.
Up to 200+ people. We bring the workshop to your location. Ideal for large corporate events, conferences, and special occasions. Contact us for details.
Yes — New York Midtown has elevator access to the workshop floor.
Yes — New York Midtown is wheelchair accessible. If you have specific mobility needs or questions before you book, contact us and we will help ensure a smooth visit.
In-person workshop bookings can be cancelled up to 2 days before the session date. If you cancel within this window, you are eligible for a refund. In case of an emergency, you may reschedule your booking with notice.
Private in-person classes can be cancelled up to 7 days before the session date. If you cancel within this period, a refund will be issued. If your group size changes, contact KraftStories and they will do their best to accommodate added or removed participants. In the event of an emergency, rescheduling is possible with notice.
Use fabric markers to outline your idea on the stretched fabric frame.
Learn how to handle the tufting gun and bring your design to life with vibrant yarn colors.
Neaten your piece, apply adhesive, and prepare the rug for finishing.
Add the backing fabric, trim the edges, and admire your polished, custom rug or wall hanging!

All materials and tools provided
Step-by-step expert guidance
Beginner-friendly, no experience needed
Professional tufting equipment (studio use saves you the upfront prices of buying a tufting gun)
Custom design options
Finished rug same day
Real experiences from our NYC workshop guests.
43 reviews
Thanks Maria. It was a really fun experience and now we have this cute rug!
Super helpful, friendly, encouraging staff assisted me in my first rug tufting craft. Would highly recommend, would do again :)
My only issue was that I booked for a specific time slot and was asked to reschedule almost at the last minute and this was for a birthday for someone coming from pit of state. I think it was extremely unfair because people were coming in at 2 and 2:30 and there were others coming in as we were leaving at 4. Outside of that inconvenience, Joey was very informative and helpful. Extremely encouraging when it seemed a little intimidating. Doing new things can be scary but I didn’t feel that way after the first practice lines. We were told that we’d be able to do the backing and that was not true, however we were allowed to do the shaving. Joey was the only redeemable factor in all of this and the fact that I was able to learn something new and take my rug home same day.
The class was very informative received, helped when I needed it
Went as a work team building event and everyone had a great time! Instructors were encouraging and helpful, walking us through setup with hands-on demos and providing design advice along the way. The Turkish delight and cookies were a nice touch. It would've been nice if there were more yarn color options to make the carpets match our designs, or have the option to bring our own yarn.
Had such a great time with Iris and Daphne ! I discovered a love for Tufting! They were so patient and had a great flow ! Can’t wait to come back !!
The absolute best experience tufting with iris!!
I had an amazing time tufting a rug here! Both staff were super friendly and helpful, and went above and beyond in bringing my vision to life! Highly recommend
Great class, easy to follow instructions, & a super caring teacher!
This workshop was selected as a team activity, and everyone LOVED it. The instructors, Colby and Iris, are very knowledgable, helpful, and talented (in explaining the process and helping to draw everyone's designs). They were very encouraging yet honest about what was feasible/too complicated for someone's first time tufting. Many people on the team expressed how much they enjoyed this activity and embracing the challenge of creating their first rug. Best part is everyone walked away with a unique item that they were able to easily take home with them to different parts of the world. The only thing downside is that I wish there were more options for colors. It was a pretty limited selection. Even with that, I would still highly recommend the class if you're looking for something fun and challenging to do. They also have a great playlist :-)
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