Upcycling and Recycling Your Wardrobe
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Course code: 4786
In this beginner latch hooking course, students will learn how to create simple yet wonderful rug and wall-hanging from upcycled materials using very few tools. No sewing skills needed for this course.
When and where
Dates
From 22 Feb 2023 to 29 Mar 2023Wed 18:00-20:00
6 weeks
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18:00 to 20:00
18:00 to 20:00
18:00 to 20:00
18:00 to 20:00
18:00 to 20:00
18:00 to 20:00
Location
Colour & ClayStudio 11, Whitefriars Studios, Harrow Winsor & Newton Build, Whitefriars Avenue
Harrow
Harrow
HA3 5RN
Cost
Fees and concessions
The fee for this course is £75.00.
The full (undiscounted) tuition fee for this course is £75.00, the concession rate is £45.00. concessions free
What the course is about
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">In this 6-week class students will create their own small rug and wall hanging by making their own yarn and design.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">During the first part of the course the students will be introduced to making yarns from old t-shirts, methods of latch hooking, creating patterns, finishing techniques.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">In the second part of the course students will design and make their own small rug and wall hanging.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We would like to ask from all the participants to bring old t-shirts for making the yarns (max 5-6 pieces).</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Tools such as latch hook tool, latch hooking canvases, scissors are provided at no extra cost.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We aim for each student to have two small functional projects finished by the end of the 6th week. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The final pieces will be ready to take home on the last day of the course.</span></span></span></p>
Previous experience, knowledge or qualifications
<p>None required</p>
Materials you need to bring
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We would like to ask from all the participants to bring old t-shirts for making the yarns (max 5-6 pieces).</span></span></span></span></span></p>
Assessments, tests, exams
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Informal assessment of your learning by your tutor</span></span></span></p>
At the end of the course
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Use latch hooking technique to create new pieces, reuse and recycle clothes from their wardrobe.</span></span></span></p>
Equipment Required
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">None required</span></span></span></p>
Language of Instruction
<p>English</p>
Language of Assessment
<p>English</p>