Course Overview:
Who is this course designed for?
Unlock a New Creative Skill
Looking to add a unique, handmade touch to your home? In this tufting course, you'll master one of the trendiest fiber art techniques, empowering you to create your own wall hangings, rugs, or personalized art pieces!
Unleash Your Artistic Expression
Tufting is a deeply personal form of artistic expression. This course teaches you how to use colors, textures, and patterns to express yourself, bringing an artistic flair to your everyday life.
From Beginner to Creator
Whether you're new to crafting or already an art enthusiast, this course takes you from the basics to mastering all the essential tufting techniques. After just four sessions, you'll complete a piece that’s uniquely yours!
Experience the Healing Power of “Slow Art”
Tufting is more than an art form—it’s a therapeutic process. Immerse yourself in four hours of mindful creation, letting go of stress and embracing the calming joy of crafting at a slower pace.
Join the New Craft Trend
Tufting is a global sensation, loved by artists and trendsetters alike. Join this course to experience the cool tufting art you’ve seen lighting up social media!
Add Warmth and Personality to Your Home
Tufting pieces are the ultimate personalized home decor, combining aesthetic appeal with the charm of handmade craftsmanship. Create your own unique piece to bring warmth and character to your space.
Target Audience
Craft enthusiasts
Art and design lovers
Home decor enthusiasts
Office workers seeking stress relief
Art and craft students
Anyone looking to try a trendy skill (all age groups)
Course Objective
This course aims to teach students the fundamentals of tufting, operational techniques, and creative approaches, enabling them to master tufting skills from scratch and independently complete a personalized piece.
Course Location & Schedule
(Four Sundays) 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29; 1:00PM-4:00PM
at 4C Gallery Studio
Lesson 1: Introduction to Tufting and Tools
Theory:
1.1 Origins and Modern Development of Tufting (20 mins)
1.2 Overview of Tufting Tools and Materials (10 mins)
1.3 Exploring Color and Texture Basics (10 mins)
1.4 Safe Operation and Tool Maintenance (5 mins)
Practice:
1.5 Basic Operation Practice (2 hours)
Lesson 2: Design and Pattern Conceptualization
Theory:
2.1 Design Concepts and Composition Techniques (40 mins)
2.2 Sketching and Pattern Conversion (10 mins)
2.3 Practical Tips and Tricks (10 mins)
Practice:
2.4 Pattern Design and Sketching (2 hours 30 mins)
Lesson 3: Tufting Details and Techniques
Theory:
3.1 Techniques for Color Transitions and Gradients (20 mins)
3.2 Controlling Dimension and Texture (20 mins)
Practice:
3.3 Independent Creation and Problem-Solving (2 hours 50 mins)
Lesson 4: Final Touches and Completion
Theory:
4.1 Fixing and Finishing Techniques (10 mins)
4.2 Backside Finishing and Glue Fixation (10 mins)
4.3 Displaying and Post-Creation Care (10 mins)
Practice:
4.4 Final Refinements and Presentation (2 hours 30 mins)
Preparation
The gallery will provide all materials, including the white paper textbook for each class.
Course Outcomes
Final Project
Each student will complete a personalized tufting piece, which can serve as either a decorative or functional item.
Skill Mastery
Students will fully master the use of the tufting gun, pattern design, and operational techniques, gaining the ability to create independently.
Future Development Advice
Based on students' final works, the instructor will provide resources and skill practice recommendations for continued learning, encouraging students to further explore the possibilities of fiber arts.
Registration & Fees
To register or inquire, please email info@4cgallery with the subject line “4C Education_Tufting Course Registration_Your Name” or add on WeChat: Lishaaa06.
Each class has a maximum of 6 participants
Total Cost: $580
20% OFF for the first session: $448 (2024/12/8-12/29)
Have you tried tufting but felt your work lacked a polished finish? Or are you eager to create unique art pieces but struggle to find professional guidance?
In our tufting course, artists will guide you through the entire process, from creative design to final touches, offering a complete artistic experience. We focus on the “completion quality” of your work—teaching not only techniques but also how to refine every detail to craft professional-grade tufting art.
Whether you’re here to enjoy the joy of creation or enhance your artistic skills, this is the starting point for your dreams. Join us and bring your inspiration to life!
Tufting
About Lecturer
Yuzhe Yan (Ashley) employs the technique of "body deformation" to create hybrid creatures and immersive artworks, exploring the body's potential as a limitless space for imagination while uncovering the complexities of gender, species, and identity.
She has constructed a free space called purlieu to challenge power and control under capitalism. In her ALIEN series, she uses fantastical beings and undefined settings to convey psychological metaphors and dramatic tension.
With years of experience in artistic practice and professional work, her expertise in fine arts extends to commercial curation, public sculpture, and art education, embodying the versatility of a professional female artist.
Yuzhe Yan is an artist, a curator, and an educator. She is
currently serving as a curator at Taiwan's 121 ArtSpace Gallery, Yan Yuzhe has exhibited her works in various locations, including Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai, Taiwan, and The Box Gallery in Los Angeles. In November, she participated in the Kaohsiung Art Fair in Taiwan, and she is set to showcase her work at the Los Angeles Art Show and the Tokyo Art Fair in Japan next January.
Her professional background spans fine arts, sculpture, curatorial work, and art education.
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Yuzhe's Work (Details)
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