What to Bring to a Tufting Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City
Use this first-timer checklist to prepare for a hands-on rug tufting workshop at Tuft Saigon in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The studio provides the tufting gun, frame, yarn, finishing materials and instructor guidance. Your job is simply to arrive with a practical design idea and clothes that feel comfortable.
Bring a clear design reference
Bring a phone photo, printout or simple sketch. The strongest first designs have bold outlines, large colour areas and a recognisable shape. Icons, initials, flowers, fruit and simple characters are usually easier to complete than detailed portraits, tiny lettering or complex logos. Read the Tuft Saigon Design Guide before booking if you want help matching your design to a canvas size.
Wear comfortable clothes
Choose comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting a little yarn on. Closed shoes and tied-back hair are helpful while you work around the tufting frame. You do not need to bring specialist equipment.
Choose a workshop size that fits your idea
- 20×20 cm costs ₫350,000 and runs for 3 hours. It suits simple icons, initials and compact graphic designs.
- 30×30 cm costs ₫500,000 and runs for 4 hours. It gives you room for a simple character or bold pattern.
- 40×40 cm costs ₫690,000 and runs for 4 hours 30 minutes. It suits larger colour-block designs with uncomplicated detail.
All three options include tools, yarn and guidance. You take your finished rug home on the day. See the first-timer rug-size guide for a more detailed comparison.
Plan payment and arrival
Tuft Saigon is at 2/3A Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai Street, Saigon Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Zoo. Workshops run Tuesday to Sunday, with hourly starts from 10:00 to 16:00. Payment is made on arrival by cash or VietQR bank transfer. Motorbike parking is available on request. Read Before You Arrive for practical arrival details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need tufting experience?
- No. The workshop is designed for beginners and includes guided instruction.
- Do I need to bring yarn or tools?
- No. The studio provides the tufting gun, frame, yarn and finishing materials.
- Can I bring my own design?
- Yes. Bring a simple reference on your phone, as a printout or as a sketch.