S.25

Handtufting

Mon 27 - Fri 31 July 2026

Hand tufting is a fascinating technique in which pile threads are shot into a base fabric using a gun-like device. This makes it relatively easy to produce woollen carpets and wall hangings that are completely free in design.
Participants learn about all the work steps, from stretching the base fabric and operating the hand tufting machine to correctly gluing the back of the rugs. They deal with suitable materials, pile or loop heights and focus on the development of the design. Various types of hand tufting machines are available - electro-pneumatic, electric or hand-operated. The shearing machine and relief cutting machine also invite participants to experiment with finishing effects. All participants will each tuft a carpet made from high-quality Shetland wool (approx. 0.5 m2) and try out different techniques.

Group of participants: all interested parties, particularly suitable for designers, artists and interior designers
Requirements: manual dexterity
Number of participants: max. 6 people
Course language: German, English if required
Course times: Mon - Thu 9:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30, Fri 9:00-12:30 and 14:00-16:00
Course fee: 420 euros, for students 380 euros (excluding material costs)

Course instructor: INGRID HACKL, Austria
born in Kirchdorf/Krems, studied Visual Education and Textile Design in Linz, since 2015 lecturer and university assistant for Design:Technology.Textile at the University of Art and Design Linz, artistic work in the fields of collage, textile design, painting and poetry; numerous exhibitions and art projects.