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Soft Furnishing Improvers 2
Soft Furnishing Improvers 2
Course Overview
Course Code
P01010
Start Date
11/11/2026
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
8 weeks
Start time
17:30 pm
End time
20:00 pm
Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Level
Level 1
This non-accredited course runs from St Margaret's Campus, each Wednesday, 13:30 - 16:00 for 8 weeks starting on 12 November and finishing on 28 January 2026.
This is a tutor-led improver's course during which you will build on the skills from the Improvers 1 course to learn how to add the finishing touches and unique details to soft furnishings for your own home, or to gift to family and friends.
During this course you will learn:
- Health and safety, safe working practice regulations.
- Measure windows and quantify fabric requirements for Roman blinds for a window in your own home.
- About a variety of trimmings that can be used in soft furnishings.
- Make a small Roman blind or curtain with a trimmed edge.
- Learn how to make your own piping.
- Make a variety of different style cushions.
This course is suitable for those who have completed the Introduction and / or the Improvers 1 Soft Furnishings course, or who already have some experience in soft furnishings.
You must be aged 19+ and be able to complete a short workbook on a weekly basis with the help of your tutor.
The cost of the course is £80.00. However, you will not be required to pay a fee for this course if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits:
- Universal Credit
- JSA or ESA (Employment and Support Allowance Work Related Action Group)
There will be no fees if you earn less than £25,750.
You can only complete this course once.
On completion of this course, you may progress onto one of the other Adult Engagement and Progression courses or a course within Leicester College Art and Design department.
Your tutor will advise and discuss the various progression routes available to you. You can also access the College Careers Team to support your progression.
Apply online via the college website. You will be contacted to attend an interview if required or sent a conditional offer according to the course's entry requirements. You will then be invited to enrol for your chosen course.
Course Overview
Course Code
P01010
Start Date
11/11/2026
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
8 weeks
Start time
17:30 pm
End time
20:00 pm
Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Level
Level 1