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Craft: Beginners Victorian Inspired Paper Craft
A modern maker’s practical guide to decorative paper-led traditions.
Beautiful step-by-step projects, each one taking its cue from a different tradition or technique, including origami, quilling, silhouette-cutting and fan-making, as well as contemporary paper sculpture
Led by contemporary designer/makers at the leading edge of today’s craft revival. The art of paper-made projects are functional, accessible, stylish and fashionable, and include tips on how to take the next steps towards developing your own designs.
This online course will give you the skill and confidence to express your passion for the handmade through the age-old crafts of cutting, sticking, folding and forming paper.
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Dates:Wed 22/01/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025Times:1:30pm - 4:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Lois PittmanCourse code:Q00010151How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £27.75
Sewing into Business - Trafford
Discover the art of precision and creativity in our Sewing for Business Course. Dive into the fundamentals of machine sewing, mastering essential techniques and garment construction. From threading the needle to embellishing, you'll gain hands-on experience and the confidence to bring your design ideas to life. In parallel, embark on a beginner business journey, learning the basics of entrepreneurship for a sewing venture. Explore market trends, pricing strategies, and customer engagement to turn your passion into a profitable enterprise. Join us for a transformative learning experience that blends craftsmanship with entrepreneurial acumen, equipping you for success in the world of sewing and business.
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Dates:Wed 22/01/2025 -
Thu 15/05/2025Times:9:30am - 2:30pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:St Johns Centre (Manchester)
St Johns Road
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 7GXTutor:Nasim YounisCourse code:Q00016054How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Creative Writing: Story, Conflict, Plotting and Dialogue
This course will explore the fundamental elements of compelling storytelling, focusing on conflict, plotting and dialogue in drama. Through practical exercises and analysis, students will develop skills to craft engaging narratives, create dynamic characters, and construct intricate plots.
A friendly but challenging class suitable for both new writers and more established writers. The course aims to make Learners better writers of drama via the acquisition of a more complete understanding of Story Structure, Effective dialogue and the role of conflict in storytelling.
The Tutor has worked professionally as a Drama /Comedy Writer in both Theatre and Local BBC Radio.
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Dates:Fri 24/01/2025 -
Fri 04/04/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00019485How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Textiles and Fashion: Intermediate Dressmaking
Discover the wonderful world of the sewing with this sewing and dressmaking course.
It will help you to develop your craft in textile and fashion and dressmaking.
Whether you have studied sewing before or you are completely new to it,
You will find value in this sewing course.
Develop your skills to Improve the sewing, measuring and adjustment skills needed to make and finish garments, and improve your knowledge of fabrics.
You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm.
Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course and discover where your sewing journey takes you!
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Dates:Mon 27/01/2025 -
Mon 23/06/2025Times:12:15pm - 3:00pmDuration:19 sessionsLocation:Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BXTutor:Mona NashedCourse code:Q00013012How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £219.45
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Textiles and Fashion: Intermediate Soft Furnishing
Discover the wonderful world of the sewing with this sewing and dressmaking course.
It will help you to develop your craft in textile and fashion.
Whether you have studied sewing before or you are completely new to it, you will find value in this intermediate sewing course.
On this course, you will develop your skills to learn the skills needed to make and finish cushions, curtains, duvet covers or other soft furnishing projects, and improve your knowledge of fabrics.
You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm.
Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course.
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Dates:Tue 28/01/2025 -
Tue 17/06/2025Times:12:15pm - 3:00pmDuration:21 sessionsLocation:Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BXTutor:Mona NashedCourse code:Q00013050How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £219.45
Textiles and Fashion: Advanced Sewing Projects
Discover the wonderful world of the sewing with this advanced sewing course.
It will help you to develop your craft in textile and fashion.
Whether you have studied sewing before or you are completely new to it, you will find value in this intermediate sewing course.
On this course, you will develop your skills in advanced sewing. This course is aimed at confident sewing students. You will develop higher level sewing and textile skills and be able to choose, document and finish your own sewing projects to a professional level under supervision.
You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm.
Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course.
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Dates:Wed 29/01/2025 -
Wed 11/06/2025Times:9:00am - 11:45amDuration:20 sessionsLocation:Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BXTutor:Mona NashedCourse code:Q00013062How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £207.90
Award in Creative Craft: Textiles
Combine your craft skills with key work skills in this textiles course. If you’re a whizz with threads, yarns, and fabrics, why not consider ways to earn a living from your creative skills?
This is the perfect course to study if you enjoy handicrafts and would like to learn employability skills to help you get a job in craft-making. This textile crafts course has a business element to help you understand work options in this area.
Textile design courses are also great if you’re returning to education after a long break, or want to develop a hobby.
This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 06/02/2025 -
Thu 05/06/2025Times:4:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:School of Create (Vauxhall)
MACTAC Building
Vauxhall Millennium Centre
Blenheim Street
Liverpool
North West
L5 8UXTutor:Amanda MeaghanCourse code:Q00019911How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Craft: Creative Crafts for Wellbeing (Creative Painting)
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation. This creativity course allows you to explore your art skills to find practices that soothe you. This creative painting course can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Tue 18/02/2025 -
Tue 11/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Victoria Park The Green House
Victoria Park
Anglesea Road
Portsmouth
PO1 3HJTutor:Janice ParfootCourse code:Q00013120How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Craft: Introduction to Drawing
This drawing course is for beginners who wish to find out about the basic skills of drawing. The course content will cover a range of drawing techniques whilst investigating the qualities of the drawing materials. You will learn about expressive mark-making, quick timed sketching, contour drawing, tonal drawing whilst recording from primary and secondary resources. You will be discovering the importance of line, tone, cross hatching, shape, pattern, and texture and how to scale up using a grid system. You will be using a variety of media which will include, pencils, fine liners, chalk, and charcoal pencils.
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Dates:Tue 18/02/2025 -
Tue 11/03/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Victoria Park The Green House
Victoria Park
Anglesea Road
Portsmouth
PO1 3HJTutor:Janice ParfootCourse code:Q00013115How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Employability & Skills
Attend our Employability course and boost your skills for work. If you’re entering the workforce for the first time or after a long break, this course can teach you essential skills employers look for and prepare you for the transition. Learn basic skills for jobs in any sector as well as key soft skills for your CV. Feel confident stepping into the workforce. This course will provide you with the soft skills required to get that job and give you the confidence and self esteem to sell what you have to offer to potential employers. Learning will take place in a relaxed environment with other like-minded learners, led by our expert tutor.
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Dates:Fri 21/02/2025 -
Fri 14/03/2025Times:10:30am - 1:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Samantha SinghCourse code:Q00016719How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40