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Private Rug Tufting Class

Transform yarn to art at this mini rug tufting workshop in Kingston-upon-Thames.

The Messy Table

5.0 (62)

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2 hours

1 to 4 guests

£100 - £120 (£120 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £110/guest for 2 guests, £100/guest for 3+ guests)

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What you'll do

Learn the satisfying art of cut-pile tufting and create your own mini rug in this small, beginner-friendly workshop in Kingston-upon-Thames. With a maximum of just 4 people, you’ll have plenty of space, hands-on guidance and individual support throughout the session.

You’ll bring your design to life on a frame, creating a unique piece approximately 25 x 25 cm. Whether you come on your own, with friends or as a family, this is a relaxed and creative way to learn a unique craft and make something you’ll be proud to take home.

I’ll teach you everything you need to know, including how to:

* Thread and load the tufting gun correctly

* Use the tufting gun confidently and safely

* Work with different yarn colours and create your design

* Glue and trim your finished rug for a professional look

To make the most of our time together, I’ll prepare your tufting cloth with your chosen design before you arrive. After your booking is confirmed, I’ll send you a link where you can either upload your own image or choose from a selection of my original, beginner-friendly designs.

Please send your design at least 12–18 hours before the workshop so I can have your cloth ready when you arrive. If your design is not received in time, we may need to spend part of the workshop preparing it, which will reduce the time available for tufting.

You’ll have a palette of over 50 yarn colours to choose from and plenty of guidance as you create your piece. The workshop is paced so you can complete your mini rug during the session.

You’ll leave with your own hand-tufted mini rug, new tufting skills and the satisfaction of creating a unique, textured piece of art from scratch.

You’re welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks to enjoy during the workshop. And yes, well-behaved pets are welcome too!

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Upcoming dates for Private Rug Tufting Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 14 Oct 2026, 9:40pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

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What you'll get

Guests will receive all materials, a prepped tufting cloth, over 40 yarn colours, and guidance to create their own 25×25 cm hand-tufted mini rug to take home.

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Recent reviews of Private Rug Tufting Class

5/5 from Zoe Olawore, attended Sep 2026: I booked the class for my boyfriend’s birthday and this was nothing short of amazing. Gokcen was so patient and guided us through our designs from start to finish. My boyfriend and I have been to several classes and we both agree that this is the best we’ve been to. I could not recommend her enough.
5/5 from Denise Dove, attended Jul 2026: My granddaughter asked to do a tufting lesson. It has turned out to be the most wonderful experience for us both. I can’t recommend it highly enough. A 5 star afternoon.
5/5 from Anita Grab, attended May 2026: We really appreciated this private tufting course in a familiar athmosphere by messy table. The trainer was very friendly and helped when we had a problem. We can recommend 100 % for other small groups.
5/5 from Toni Ayon, attended May 2026: Very warm and a great teach for beginners
5/5 from Richsamuel Manso, attended Apr 2026: Gocken was such an amazing tufting teacher, I really loved the whole experience. From the moment we arrived, everything felt calm and welcoming. The space is in a quiet, chilled neighbourhood, which made it feel really private and peaceful. Gocken is so kind, patient, and easy to learn from. She explains everything clearly and makes you feel comfortable, even if you’ve never done anything creative before. There’s no pressure at all, just a really nice environment to enjoy the process and create something at your own pace. It’s the perfect activity to do with a friend or someone dear to you, something different but really meaningful. And the best part is leaving with something you made yourself. Such a lovely, fulfilling experience for both creatives and non-creatives. I would definitely recommend. IT WAS LIT!!
5/5 from Sarah Herder, attended Apr 2026: Very lovely teacher. Patient and friendly. Got some extra time to be able to finish the design I wanted. Can completely recommend to try. If I can will book another session.
5/5 from Lili Giacobino, attended Mar 2026: We had such an amazing time for this tufting workshop. It was great to be able to bring our own design and create something fun. The process was very satisfying. Definitely recommend.
5/5 from Nicola, attended Feb 2026: The instructor was friendly, approachable and gave as much instruction and help as needed. It’s a lovely small studio with plenty of light and lots of options for what ever colours you want for you rug. I did choose a very detailed image which I tried my best with but for anyone going now choose something simple! Throughly recommend.
5/5 from Katie Haynes, attended Feb 2026: We absolutely loved our time at The Messy Table. She was so supportive and helped every step of the way. Totally recommend!!
5/5 from Stephanie, attended Feb 2026: Fantastic! We came for a small baby shower and had such a great time. Gok is a great teacher and creates a really calm and relaxed environment, and was incredibly flexible with timings and adjustments. We did the rug making and the needle punch, which were so much fun and came out great Would 100% book again
5/5 from Ra London, attended Feb 2026: It was a fantastic experience
5/5 from Alice Maynes, attended Jan 2026: Very fun class to do and Gokcen was great at guiding us through every step!
5/5 from Shannon White-Reeves, attended Nov 2025: I could not recommend a trip to the messy table enough. I booked rug tufting for my friends birthday as a surprise and we both had an absolute brilliant time. It was great to try something new with the kind and patient guidance which was provided. I will definitely be visiting again!
5/5 from Ozlem Seckiner, attended Oct 2025: The tufting class at Messy Table was absolutely amazing! I'd never tried anything like it before and was a little hesitant, but Gökçen, the instructor, was so sweet and helpful that I immediately felt comfortable. The process of creating my own piece was so much fun, and the final result exceeded my expectations! While I can't share the details of the design just yet, it's a piece I'm working on for a future exhibition. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who wants to have fun and create something unique!
5/5 from Rebecca Li, attended Oct 2025: Me and my five year old son were taken very good care of even I booked a last minute tufting session for a school project Calming environment, lovely tea and biscuit, hands on instructions. Best get for people who love crafting in Kingston!
5/5 from Cansu Deniz Kucuk, attended Oct 2025: I attended the tufting class and absolutely loved it! The instructor explained everything clearly and was super patient. The studio is welcoming and creative, and the hands-on experience was so enjoyable. I left with my own rug and a huge smile. Highly recommend this class to anyone wanting to try something new!
5/5 from Ilker Bayar, attended Oct 2025: Gokcen is one incredibly talented artist and a great teacher. She showed me how to work on my own craft while guiding me to set my creative flair free. The studio is really cosy and warm like her character. I absolutely loved my time and it was therapeutic in a way. I absolutely recommend it to anyone to attend and taste the joy of making something by hand with a very cool teacher

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The Messy Table

5.0 (62)

Women-owned

Hello! I'm Gökçen Ataman Tanyer, a sculptor originally from Istanbul. In 2020, I was honoured to receive the Sustainable Art Prize, which led to my endorsement as a Global Talent in Fine Arts. Three years ago, I moved to the UK with my family and our senior rescue golden retriever, Pamuk. I've always loved this country and am delighted to now call it home.

I recently opened my studio, The Messy Table, a cosy creative space at Portland Road Studios in the heart of Kingston upon Thames, just around the corner from Kingston Art School.

The Messy Table is all about bringing people together through creativity. I offer a range of hands-on workshops, including tufting, punch needle, polymer clay jewellery, painting, epoxy art, and other seasonal creative experiences.

Looking for something special? I also host bespoke private events for hen parties, birthdays, baby showers, team-building days, family gatherings, and other celebrations. Workshops can be tailored to suit your group, whether you'd like to make jewellery, create artwork, or try another creative activity together.

I can host groups of up to 8 people in my studio or travel to your chosen venue for larger groups. If you have a custom idea in mind, just send me a message and I'd be happy to create a workshop especially for you.

My studio is still very new, so in many ways I feel like I'm learning alongside my participants. Every workshop is relaxed, welcoming, and filled with creativity, conversation, tea, coffee, and sometimes a visit from Pamuk, my 12-year-old rescue golden retriever, who loves being part of the creative atmosphere.

I'd love to welcome you to The Messy Table and help you create a memorable experience while making something beautiful by hand.

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