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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 crafts and would like to learn the 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:Tue 19/11/2024 -
Wed 15/01/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:School of Create (Vauxhall)
MACTAC Building
Vauxhall Millennium Centre
Blenheim Street
Liverpool
North West
L5 8UXTutor:Amanda MeaghanCourse code:Q00016850How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Textiles and Sewing: Simple Hand Embroidery Christmas Decorations
Join this online hand embroidery course and take some time out at this busy time of year to sit down and enjoy making a selection of handmade decorations with a varied group of learners. This course is suitable for students that are new to embroidery or those that are experienced at stitching and want to add their own extra details. There will be a different decoration to make each week and add hand embroidered stitching to embellish. You could keep the decorations for yourself or give them as a lovely gift that could be used again and again each year.
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Dates:Mon 25/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Trudi PriceCourse code:Q00019832How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £29.60
Textiles and Fashion: Level 2 Textiles and Dressmaking
Welcome to the Level 2 Textiles and Dressmaking Course! This course is for those who know basic sewing and want to learn more and those completing the Level 1 Dressmaking course. You will improve your sewing skills and learn about different fabrics. We will teach you advanced techniques like darts, pleats, and zippers. You will also learn to design simple clothing items and make more detailed projects. Our helpful tutor will support you as you create your own clothes. By the end, you will have made several garments and be ready for more advanced dressmaking challenges. Join us and take your skills to the next level!
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Dates:Mon 02/12/2024 -
Thu 09/01/2025Times:12:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Tracey SweetmanCourse code:Q00017056How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £105.00
Award in Creative Craft (Textiles) Level 2
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.
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Dates:Mon 02/12/2024 -
Mon 03/03/2025Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:School of Create (Vauxhall)
MACTAC Building
Vauxhall Millennium Centre
Blenheim Street
Liverpool
North West
L5 8UXTutor:Amanda MeaghanCourse code:Q00019332How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Sewing into Business - Bury
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:Mon 06/01/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:ADAB - The Mosses (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SBTutor:Nasim YounisCourse code:Q00016056How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Sewing into Business
This comprehensive sewing course is designed for beginners looking to develop essential sewing skills and knowledge. The curriculum covers everything from understanding the key components and stitches of a sewing machine to mastering beginner techniques like sewing in circles and straight lines. Students will learn how to work with various fabrics, create a tote bag, and use commercial patterns effectively. The course also explores the basics of hand-sewing, zipper installation, and topstitching. Additionally, students will gain practical insights into marketing their sewing projects, including using social media, creating adverts, and developing a one-page business plan using the Business Canvas Model.
This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Abakhan (Liverpool)
44 Stafford Street
Liverpool
L3 8LXTutor:Amanda MeaghanCourse code:Q00019909How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Sewing into Business - Rochdale
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:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Fri 14/02/2025Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Rochdale Training
Fishwick Street
Rochdale
OL16 5NATutor:Nasim YounisCourse code:Q00016050How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Craft: Arts & Crafts - Textiles & Sewing
Master the basics of sewing with our sewing course. Learn essential techniques and create your own projects. Ideal for beginners looking to develop their sewing skills.
This course is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 18/02/2025Times:5:30pm - 7:30pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:St Marys Community Centre (PONTEFRACT)
The Circle
Chequerfield
PONTEFRACT
WF8 2AYTutor:Victoria BouldCourse code:Q00019660Availability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Textiles & Fashion: Bag Making
Join us for an exciting new course tailored for beginner bag makers! If you have basic sewing machine experience, this is the perfect opportunity to refresh your skills and learn new tips. You'll have the choice of various bag patterns focusing on specific bag-making techniques, or you can create your own patterns using the skills you'll acquire. This course will delve into techniques like installing zippers, adding pockets, and crafting different bag bases and handles. We'll create 2-3 bags throughout the course with sustainability in mind. Skills covered and enhanced will include seams and hems, buttonholes, inserting zips, sewing and reinforcing corners, as well as sewing curves and darts.
This course is funded by the Education Skills and Funding Agency.
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Dates:Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025Times:11:30am - 2:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00019802How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £122.10
Textiles & Fashion: Bag Making
Join us for an exciting new course tailored for beginner bag makers! If you have basic sewing machine experience, this is the perfect opportunity to refresh your skills and learn new tips. You'll have the choice of various bag patterns focusing on specific bag-making techniques, or you can create your own patterns using the skills you'll acquire. This course will delve into techniques like installing zippers, adding pockets, and crafting different bag bases and handles. We'll create 2-3 bags throughout the course with sustainability in mind. Skills covered and enhanced will include seams and hems, buttonholes, inserting zips, sewing and reinforcing corners, as well as sewing curves and darts.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:11:30am - 1:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rebecca SpearCourse code:Q00019803How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £122.10