Experience Details
What It Is
Rug tufting is a textile art process where yarn is guided through a backing fabric to build a soft, textured design. It is part design and part motion, as you learn to control lines, fill shapes, and balance color while your rug comes to life.
In our San Jose experience, the focus is on emotional payoff and smooth hosting. It works as a standout date idea and as a high-energy team building workshop for groups up to 60. Guests leave with something real, a custom rug piece they made with their own hands.
Good to Know
- Skill levelNo prior experience required.
- Beginner-friendly
- Guidance styleAn instructor circulates the whole session.
- Small group, hands-on
- Attention span
- 2.5 hours
- Kid friendly
- Ages 12+
- Good for introverts
- Moderate
- Creative freedom
- Design it from scratch
- Social energyEveryone ends up showing their piece to the group.
- Loud & fun
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- Mess factorPaint and water. Cover the table and roll your sleeves.
- High — apron advised
- Heads upLoud and needs two steady hands. Safety briefing first.
- Powered tufting gun
- Educational value
- Textile technique
- Elderly friendlyInvolves small pieces and fine motor control.
- Needs steady hands
- Stress relief
- Flow state
- PopularityOur most requested workshop for corporate groups.
- Team-event pick
- You take home
- A rug you tufted
Total Time
2.5 Hour live workshop.
Pacing
Calm, structured flow from design to finish.
Public
Up to 24 people. Join a scheduled workshop with other participants. Perfect for individuals and small groups looking for a shared creative experience.
Private
Up to 60 people. Book a dedicated session for your team, event, or organization. Customized timing and full instructor attention for your group.
Mobile
Up to 200+ people. We bring the workshop to your location. Ideal for large corporate events, conferences, and special occasions. Contact us for details.
Elevator access
No — San Jose is stairs-only. There is no elevator to the workshop floor.
Accessible alternatives
For elevator access and wheelchair accessibility, browse workshops at San Francisco Financial District. Our other Bay Area studios include San Francisco SoMa and San Jose. Contact us — we are happy to help you choose the best location.
In-Person Cancellations
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 Policy
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.
