Textiles, Sewing and Upholstory
There are lots of courses on this page - There is a summary list to help you find your course more easily.
Courses
Creative Stitch Around the WorldLearn new hand stiches and techniques each session inspired by a country or culture around the world
places availableCrochet for BeginnersStart from scratch-you will learn how to hold a hook, create basic stitches and how to read a pattern.
Dressmaking and TextilesConstruct a garment of your choice using a commercial pattern and a range of sewing techniques and skills.
Essential AlterationsAlter your clothes and revamp your wardrobe.
Free Machine Embroidery with AppliqueA creative and fun workshop where you will learn to upcycle scraps of fabric and sketch with thread to form a picture. You will need a special embroidery/darning foot for your machine. Fee includes some core materials.
course fullFree Machine Embroidery with dissolvable fabric - Flower GardenPractise the basics of stitching on to dissolvable fabric before learning how to form your own picture using free motion stitching techniques. Fee includes core materials. You will need a hoop and special embroidery/darning foot for your machine.
Getting to know your Sewing MachineDon't know where to start or want to get more out of your sewing machine? This is for you!
Learning to Sew - and more!You will learn basic sewing machine skills and techniques to help you make fashionable and stylish clothes and furnishings.
places availableSewing for Complete BeginnersStarting from scratch, you will go from learning how to thread a sewing machine to making three sewing projects.
UpholsteryBring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials.
Upholstery on SaturdaysThese one day workshops can be used as a “taster” or as an opportunity to complete an unfinished project.