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Tufting workshops in Iowa City

2 tufting workshops in Iowa City are listed on Loopi. Prices run from $20 to $25. 2 are beginner sessions, no experience needed.

Studios and dates

  • Iowa City Beginner

    Big Tuft

    Public Space One

    $252 hours

    Sliding-scale ($25–$75) beginner tufting gun workshop with teaching artist Katrice Kelly; take home a rug from selected designs. Past June 2025 sessions sold out; confirm future dates with PS1.

  • Iowa City Beginner

    Basic Tufting

    Iowa City Fab Lab

    $202 hours

    Beginner makerspace class covering frame, stretching, design, loading/using a tufting gun safely, and finishing. Members get checked out on guns for future use.

Before you book

How much does a tufting workshop in Iowa City cost?

Prices run from $20 to $25. Most include the gun, cloth and yarn. Check each studio's page for what is included before you book.

Can I join a tufting workshop in Iowa City with no experience?

Yes. 2 studios here run beginner sessions in Iowa City.

What should I bring to a tufting workshop?

A simple design with a few big shapes, closed-toe shoes, and your booking confirmation. The studio brings the gun, the frame, the yarn and the glue — unless the card says to bring yarn. Send the design a day or two ahead when they ask.

How do I book?

Pick a city here, open the studio, and choose a date there. You pay the studio directly. If a date is listed, it was still ahead when we checked. Confirm it on their site before you pay.

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