• Beadwork for Jewellery and Clothes

    Level 1

    You will learn a variety of beading techniques using both thread and wire, to design and make embellishments for clothing, accessories, jewellery and soft furnishings,

  • Clothesmaking

    Level 2

    This course is for intermediate learners who want to make clothes to a high standard and learn new skills

  • Clothesmaking

    Level 1

    The morning course is for Complete beginners
    The afternoon course is for Improvers who want to extend their skills

  • Clothesmaking

    Level 3

    Clothesmaking offers an opportunity to create your own wardrobe at a fraction of the cost it would take to buy. Make garments in the style that you want and not what fashions, trend dictate

  • Clothesmaking

    All Levels

    This course is for beginners & intermediate learners who want to make clothes to a high standard

  • Craft : Beading

    Level 2

    This course is taught by a professional beader. You will learn a variety of intermediate beading techniques using both thread and wire, to design and make embellishments for clothing, accessories, jewellery and soft furnishings,

  • Craft : Beading

    All Levels

    This course is taught by a professional beader. You will learn a variety of beading techniques using both thread and wire, to design and make embellishments for clothing, accessories, jewellery and soft furnishings.

  • Craft : Beading

    Level 1

    This course is taught by a professional beader. You will learn level 1 beading techniques using both thread and wire, to design and make embellishments for clothing, accessories, jewellery and soft furnishings,

  • Crochet Projects

    All Levels

    A very design-led course aimed at all levels. Complete beginners will be taught all the basic techniques and all students will be encouraged to experiment and develop ideas or work from commercially produced patterns

  • Embroidery

    All Levels

    This course will give you the opportunity to learn stitches and produce items for all ages

  • Hand Knitting & Crochet

    Level 2

    A very design-led course aimed at level 2 students. Complete beginners will be taught all the basic techniques and all students will be encouraged to experiment and develop ideas or work from commercially produced patterns

  • Handmade Braids and Buttons

    Introduction

    You will learn a variety of textile techniques such as micro- macramé, knotting, spinning cord and stitching to make individual braids and buttons. The braids and some of the buttons can be made into items of jewellery or used as fashion or interiors trimmings .
    You will also learn how to incorporate beads with these techniques.

  • Knitwear and Design

    All Levels

    A course designed to introduce beginner knitters to the range of basic techniques, along with an introduction to the fundamentals of knitwear design. Students will choose a design project to create on the course. They will learn key knitting techniques, along with the skills to work independently and creatively.

  • Knitwear and Design - TASTER

    Beginners

    Have you been knitting for some time and want to be more creative with it, have you just started knitting, or have you long been meaning to start? This course is designed to cover all aspects of basic knitting – casting on and off, increasing and decreasing stitches, as well as a basic range of stitches - but also teaches you the building blocks of designing your own knitwear. This free taster will look at some of the key elements of knitwear and outline the options for what you can make over this 11 week long course.

  • Patchwork

    All Levels

    This course will give you the opportunity to learn stitches and techniques to produce quilts. You will learn among others techniques for the traditional hexagon patchwork design, paper and fabric piecing, appliqué patch as well as choice of colour for effective design.
    The course will involve both hand and machine patchwork and students will have the opportunity to use the sewing machine.

  • Pattern Cutting

    introduction

    This course will teach you the basics of dart manipulation as well as slashing and spreading, which will allow you to manipulate basic bodices, skirts and sleeves. These techniques will enable you to transform already existing patterns to a style which suits you.
    The accurate taking of body measurements and pattern landmarks will also be included in this short course.
    This 5 or 6-week course is an excellent preparation for the personalised pattern cutting course which will commence in September

  • Pattern Cutting – Personalised Blocks

    Level 1

    This course will teach you how to create individual, personalised basic blocks for desired pattern creation for both womenswear and soft tailoring for men. You will create basic blocks for bodices, sleeves, skirts, dresses shirts and trousers For those who have already developed their own blocks, the opportunity will be given to create their own design ideas and adapt basic blocks into garments based on the ideas developed.

  • Re-String Your Beads

    Beginners

    You will a learn a variety of professional techniques, such as traditional pearl knotting, to enable you to restring and restyle any broken bead or pearl necklaces, or to create new ones.

  • Soft Furnishing

    All Levels

    This course will teach you how to make a variety of beautiful soft furnishings items for your home to a professional standard