A variety of textiles and sewing workshops

In fact, you might say we've got sew many! Ranging from sewing techniques, bag making and crochet, to knitting and dress making. 

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Whatever your craft, we’re almost certain to have a course or class for you. With a wide range of options to select from, you'll have the opportunity to progress from beginner level right through to intermediate and advanced. This gives you the flexibility to get started on your own journey, progress at your own pace and take your textile projects to the next level. 

What type of textiles and sewing courses are available?

Our entry level courses guide you through the basics of how to use a sewing machine, covering different sewing skills and techniques as well as sewing patterns. The same can be said for our knitting courses too, with different levels to suit beginners and improvers alike! You can join classes that match your experience level, ensuring that no time is wasted when it comes to deepening your knowledge and honing your skills. 

You'll meet fellow individuals who have the same interests and passions as you too, building a network and new friendships. Learning with us helps develop your skills and your social network at the same time, giving you access to a community that in many cases stays with our learners for life. 

What support is available throughout the course?

As always, your learning will be guided by our expert tutors, many of whom have years of experience. Whether you choose to learn online or face to face, they will help you develop your skills and guide you on how to make a business out of your passion, highlighting the next steps that you need to take. They’ll be on-hands throughout the course and support you every step of the way.  

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Textiles & Fashion: Sustainable Garment Making

Come and join us to discover the fun and rewarding world of creating your own clothes! On this 10-week course, we will explore some of the essential sewing techniques needed to create some unique and personal garments. Discover how to use a sewing machine confidently and develop some technical skills such as measuring, inserting zips, adding piping and making darts plus using embellishing techniques to give your projects a professional and beautiful finish. As well as developing sewing skills, we will explore ways of creating clothes sustainably and ethically to reduce our impact on the environment and save money.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 17/09/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024
Location:
The Vine Community Centre (Nottingham)
Bobbers Mill Road
Nottingham
NG7 5GZ
Course code:
P00000106
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Textiles & Fashion: Sustainable Garment Making and Alterations

Come and join us to discover the wonderful world of garment-making and alterations! On this friendly and supportive course our focus is on developing your garment making knowledge and techniques, rather than making a specific item or garment. We are going to cover a variety of altering techniques and recycling ideas as well to help you to use what you already have to save money and the environment. The course will give you both the confidence and the skills to calculate how to create costings and profit margins if you plan to take sewing or altering further and decide to work for yourself.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024
Location:
The Vine Community Centre (Nottingham)
Bobbers Mill Road
Nottingham
NG7 5GZ
Course code:
P00000107
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Sewing for your own business

Discover the wonderful technique of sewing skills. This course will help to develop your craft in measuring, marking and creating your own pattern. You will learn digital skills by creating posters and social media . Whether you have studied basic or intermediate sewing before, you will find value in this sewing course by making your own garment. You will learn how to make to measure and adjust garments to your size. By the end of the course, you can use these skills to open your own business or work for an organisation . Start your sewing journey today by registering for this course.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 18/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024
Times:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Duration:
26 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Nasim Younis
Course code:
Q00016507
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00