Do I need tufting or art experience?

No. The workshop is designed for complete beginners, with frame preparation, an equipment demonstration and guidance throughout the session.

What dog photo should I send?

A clear, well-lit headshot with the face and ears visible works best. Phone photos are suitable. Send the image at least 48 hours before the workshop.

Can a detailed or fluffy dog be simplified?

Yes. Tuft & Craft simplifies fur, shadows and small details into bold shapes and an achievable colour palette while preserving recognisable features.

Where is the dog portrait workshop?

The workshop is held at Tuft & Craft, Shop 1, 49 Regent Street, Chippendale NSW 2008, near Central Station in Sydney.

Sydney dog portrait workshop

Make your dog
into a rug.

Bring one favourite photo. We’ll simplify it and guide you—no experience needed.

70×70 cm portrait rug 3–4 hours guided session $180 all materials included

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Your favourite photo Curly apricot dog photographed at home before being turned into a tufted rug

Your handmade rug Two workshop guests holding their complete handmade tufted rugs at Tuft and Craft Sydney

We simplify the photo for you.

✓ Beginner friendly ✓ Everything included ✓ 24-hour changes

Three simple steps

Your photo. Your hands. Your rug.

Choose a date

Pick the session that suits you.

Send one photo

We simplify it before your session.

Make your rug

We guide you through every step.

Two Tuft and Craft Sydney workshop guests holding their finished tufted rugs, including a dog portrait rug

Real studio · Real guidance · Your design

Best size for a pet portrait

Dog Portrait Workshop

$180 · 70×70 cm · 3–4 hours

No experience needed
All tools and materials included
Your photo simplified for you
Studio finishing and backing

Choose my date

Chippendale · Near Central Station · Secure checkout

The easiest first step

Pick their best photo.

A clear phone photo is perfect.

Clear face and ears
Bright, front-facing photo
One dog per rug

Clear front-facing curly apricot dog portrait example for a tufting workshop design

✓ Clear face & ears

Good to know

Quick answers.

Do I need experience?

No. We prepare the frame, demonstrate the tools and guide you throughout.

What photo should I send?

A clear headshot with the face and ears visible. Send it at least 48 hours before class.

What if my dog is fluffy or detailed?

We simplify the details while keeping the features that make them recognisable.

Where is the workshop?

Shop 1, 49 Regent Street, Chippendale—close to Central Station.

One photo. One unforgettable rug.

Make your dog
part of your home.