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Looking to level up your DIY and interior skills? Continue building on your knowledge of soft furnishings through this short course and walk away proudly with a pair of curtains and roman blinds created with your own hands.

Learn the basics of pattern cutting and how to produce your own garments with this unique seven-week, part-time hobby course. Using professional techniques and a wide range of industrial equipment, find your inspiration to head towards a new career path or other part time courses we offer at the college.

Pattern making is a skill that requires precision, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of garment construction. With practice and dedication, you can create well-fitting garments tailored to your preferences or those of your clients. This course aims to advance your knowledge and skill set which can be used as a hobby or in work.

Broaden your knowledge of digital photography and progress your career or personal aspirations with this part-time course. Our expert teaching staff will support you with completing on-going assignment tasks in our outstanding creative facilities. You will develop your confidence in using digital cameras, editing software and darkrooms to produce professional skills in photography.

Interested in the skills and principles of machines turning metals using lathes and wish to move into a new career pathway. This course is primarily an interest based programme but could help with career progression for those requiring basic machining skills for careers within the engineering industry.

Interested in graphics or improving your skill set with Adobe products? Join us for this short part-time programme to learn the basics of Illustrator. From designing your own website, graphics or logos this course will give you the knowledge to fly solo as a freelance designer or further study into other Adobe design software.

Work towards getting your GCSE in English with our access course, this course is specifically for those who have English as their second language. You will learn how to study at GCSE level and the different texts and skills required to sit the exams for the course. This is a step towards level 3 courses.

Introduce yourself to a new hobby or kickstart your new career in beauty whilst improving your English skills. At our outreach centres you will learn how to use different equipment, treatments, and products as part of this course. You will also develop your confidence which can take you further personally or professionally with other courses.

At our outreach centres you can work towards your sewing skills whilst improving your English. With help from tutors and your classmates, you will learn different techniques using the sewing machines whilst also measuring materials to make garments. We aim to build your confidence whilst having fun on this hobby course.