Monday Courses

General Sewing
This course is for those who are beginners, or who feel a need to brush up old skills and want to learn how to sew with a professional finish. Using an industrial machine and an overlocker you will learn about various seams, fastenings and bindings and the use of different fabrics. By the end of the course you will have made items for your home, yourself and your family.

Asian/Ethnic Garment Construction
This special course is for anyone who wants to learn about ethnic garment construction.The course covers the making of traditional Asian or African garments. It will allow you to make an ethnic style wardrobe to suit yourself. You will learn both traditional and modern ways of cutting and making garments that fit.

Hat Making
Learn how to make your own hats to complement your outfit or to wear for a special occasion, such as a wedding, a party or fancy dress. Very little experience is needed, just the ability to sew neatly by hand. Begin by making fabric hats with basic materials, then progress to making straw or sinamay model hats, bridal headwear and blocked peachbloom felt.

Tutor Assistant Training
This course is at present only offered to our own current or previous students and is for those who want to learn the skills for future employment as teaching assistants. The course structure will enable you to learn how to help others to learn and how to help the tutor to assist the students to achieve their full potential. For entry on to this course students must have a minimum of level 2 OCN standard in their chosen subject.

Soft Furnishings
Smart and contemporary or frilled and pretty bedlinen; formal white or modern bright prints for co-ordinated table linen; traditionally piped or softly frilled covers for cushions; simple loose covers to revitalise an old chair. If you would like to design a room setting around your personality, then this course is for you. You will be given information and advice to help you choose the right designs to create your desired effect.

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