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Textile Crafting and Upcycling - Improvers
Textile Crafting and Upcycling - Improvers
Course Overview
Course Code
P00745
Start Date
28/04/2027
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
9 weeks
Start time
13:30 pm
End time
16:00 pm
Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Level
Level Other
This non-accredited course runs from St Margaret's Campus, each Wednesday, 1:00pm – 3:30pm for 8 weeks starting on 6 May and finishing on 8 July 2026.
This is a tutor-led beginner's course. You will make a variety of small textile items including a drum lampshade, fabric noticeboard, fabric wreath and frilled/trimmed items.
During this course you will learn:
- How to make a drum lampshade
- How to make a fabric notice board
- How to make a fabric wreath
- How to make a frilled pouch
Each week, you will build your confidence and learn the skills needed to create a variety of crafted textile items.
This course is designed as a basic course in textile crafting and is suitable for those students who have no previous experience.
You will need to be able to use scissors and sewing equipment safely and independently on this course.
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. 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
P00745
Start Date
28/04/2027
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
9 weeks
Start time
13:30 pm
End time
16:00 pm
Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Level
Level Other