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We think that beverage of yours needs a buddy--a coaster! Make that two!

We’ll explore the design process from concept to production to go home with our very own pair of coasters. If you haven't tried tufting before, now's your chance in this design experience of discovery and exploration.

We'll talk to Jayquan and his own journey with tufting, sketch and design our own coasters, learn how to use the tools, and tuft a pair of coasters about 4-inches in diameter to take home.

 and our neighbor at Silk Screen Studios. Jayquan. produces custom rugs and textiles.

, designer, project manager, and founder/head coach of Design Gym, demystifying design to designers of all ages and levels through tools, activities, workshops, experiences, and providing expertise to increase access and representation in the design industry. Erike uses (her twenty years) of training and experience in architecture to design and develop initiatives, public programs, and experiences for clients and the design curious.

 ) series of hands-on workshops for all ages that are design-curious, enthusiasts, converted + professionals to learn about design foundation principles in the disciplines of architecture, fashion, graphic + textile design to name a few. Design Gym makes design accessible through tools, activities, projects + experiences because everyone can be a designer. Flex your creativity with us!

 All ages, any youth should be accompanied by a grown up

] Ranging from curious, enthusiast, converted + professional

 all design, textile design + manufacturing

 is located in the Norris Square neighborhood in North Philadelphia/Olde Kensington area of Philadelphia.

Find us on the directory "Design Gym Studio #101" and we'll buzz you in. Upon entering: There is a zero-step entrance into the building with steps and chair lift to bring you to our floor. Upon reaching our floor it ramps down to our studio.

Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff

David Grethlein

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Design Gym

General admission for any designer age 15+ // INCLUDES: instruction, materials + tools, and snacks/beverages

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Admission for a designer duo - youth (under 14 years old) AND their grown up. // INCLUDES: instruction, materials + tools, and snacks/beverages