Rug Tufting Workshop

In this hands-on instructional class, participants will learn to use power tufting machines to create a rug. After the 2-3-hour class you will finish with a completed rug.

Frame, cloth, yarn, and project-specific supplies are included in the cost of the workshop for use only. Fifth of March Studios will provide tufting machines for use during the workshop, or participants may bring their own.

Each class will be themed so be sure to pick which designs you would like to tuft. We will have 10 colors to choose from.

Street parking is provided.

Please arrive 5-10minutes before the start time.

Any participant more than 30 mins late will not have time to complete your rug.

Day and Time: Saturday, August 17th, 2024 11AM-2PM

Cost: $80

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Experience Level: Beginner to intermediate

Participants will receive a confirmation email with details following purchase.

* Should enrollment fall below the minimum number of participants, the workshop will be cancelled prior to the scheduled day. FOMS staff will contact you about cancellations 24-48 hours before the scheduled workshop date.*

No refunds on class, private couple classes, or parties purchases please Email /" title="http://mailto:5thofmarchdc@gmail.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> for any questions or to reschedule if you can’t make your class date and time.

Health & Safety: Please wear close toe shoes and a hair tie. Masks are optional; Fifth of March Studios is able to supply workshop attendees with a mask if needed. Fifth of March Studios will continue to evaluate the risk of hosting in-person events on a day-by-day basis. If we determine it wise to cancel, you will receive email notification and a full refund. At this time, the event will not require vaccination proof.

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About the Artist

Naje Fields also known as “Nonie Dope” is a well-known Washingtonian based in the Historic Anacostia community. She began her artist journey at Kramer Middle school with Digital art and clothing design. She has presented in many art and fashion shows across the city at a young age. While she majored in computer science at Morgan State University she still continued art as a career by providing free-lance graphic design and manufacturing services to various clothing brands in the city. After graduating she pursued a Systems Engineering career at The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) while many of the projects she worked on required her graphic design expertise; she created a footwear brand and clothing manufacturing company called Fifth of March DC in 2017. She has recently shifted her focus to rug tufting and has been perfecting her craft for a little over 2 years. Her art is inspired by her love of music and community. She also has used her art as a tool to battle and cope with anxiety and grief.