This year, give decor enthusiasts a special experience. In Andréa’s tufting workshop in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, your loved one creates their own custom rug, from the design to the finishing touches. The workshop is held in a small group of 2 to 6 people, surrounded by colorful yarns and Andréa’s rugs. An original gift idea, bookable through Wecandoo.
Tufting involves punching wool yarn into a stretched canvas using a tufting gun. The movements are quick, colors appear line by line, and the material takes on texture before your eyes. A technique anyone can try, even with no sewing or drawing experience.
Born in the textile industry, it has made its way into creative studios in recent years, driven by the desire to decorate homes with unique pieces. Andréa discovered it by chance six years ago and taught herself through trial and error before making it her profession.
It all starts before the workshop. A week beforehand, you’ll exchange emails with Andréa about the design of your choice: your own idea or a pattern from her catalog. Together, you’ll make sure it’s suitable for tufting and adjust a few details if needed. Andréa then projects it onto the canvas so it’s accurately outlined by the time you arrive. On the day, you’ll choose your shades from more than 50 colors, then get started with the tufting gun.
After 3 hours, you’ll leave with your tufted piece, up to 40 x 45 cm in size, ready to be finished at home.
Before you get started, Andréa explains how to handle the tufting gun safely, then goes around to guide each of you. She also shows you how to refine the lines and play with textures to give your rug definition and depth. For the finishing touches at home, she provides scissors and glue.
Its appeal: each rug reflects the person who makes it—their pet, a city, a favorite pattern. That’s what makes it a personalized Christmas gift for anyone who loves making things by hand. Participants also praise Andréa’s teaching skills and clear explanations. Suitable for ages 15 and up, the workshop can also be enjoyed as a family, with a parent and teenager. You can gift the workshop through its page or as a Wecandoo gift card, with dates available year-round in French or English.
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Location
Tufting Workshop
164 Rue Jeanne d'Arc
75013 Paris 13
Route planner
Official website
wecandoo.fr
Instagram page
@wecandoo
More information
€95 per person · 3 hours,
for 2 to 6 participants, ages 15 and up
model to be sent one week in advance · French or English · venue not accessible to people with reduced mobility
