Block Printing, Painting and Image Transfer for Textiles - Summer School
Learn the basics of one of the oldest types of printmaking in this one day workshop using block printing, free painting , image transfer using the heat transfer presser
Clothesmaking - Intermediate
Our fun, practical course will ensure you become confident making garments to fit. You will reach a higher level of competence using commercial patterns, plus choosing fabrics and styles that compliment you.
You can work on the class project of a garment but also have the opportunity to choose your own pattern to sew. Alternately you may wish to learn skills necessary to up cycle or repurpose a garment or simply mend or refit a well loved garment.
Clothesmaking - Intermediate/Advanced
On this course you will sew a dress from a pattern using fine or luxury fabric such as silk. You ll learn how to cut, sew and work neatly. Suitable for those with sewing experience.
Clothesmaking for Beginners (Hillcroft)
Ever felt like you cannot find the clothes you would like to wear in the shops? This 6-week beginner?s sewing course is the first step in creating your own clothing, textile products and accessories. You will be taught the skills to start making simple items such as a Tote bag, a small zipper bag and a simple top.
The course begins with understanding the sewing machine, its parts, and functions, and then moving on to learn how to sew straight seams, zig zag stitch, and how to attach a zip. After this course you will be able to use a sewing machine, understand how to construct...
Digital Textile Design
On this course you will learn basic digital skills using Adobe Photoshop to explore different digital textile design techniques and create original digital textile surface designs.
You will be set a design brief whereby you will learn how to create a colour palette, scan, create and design repeats, and apply designs onto various outcomes i.e., fashion illustrations, interior environments, and products.
The course is designed to explore, inspire, and challenge your approach to textile surface design using digital technologies in a creative and safe environment.
Fashion - Sustainability: Make do and Mend
In a 6 week course, students would learn the skills needed to repair, re-use and re-imagine their wardrobe.
Machine and Hand Embroidery for Art, Fashion and Interiors
This course is suitable for both complete beginners and returners to the craft, with a focus on the enjoyment of making, and is a hands-on course.
Throughout the course your Tutor will introduce you to the work of a range of contemporary and traditional artists and examples and suggest exhibitions and further reading to inspire you and support your learning.
Making, Mending and Upcycling Clothes
For those returning to the subject, this is a project-based course which will provide you with a thorough introduction to the general principles and skills of clothes making using a purchased pattern and/or upcycling clothes by mending and adding creative textiles such as applique, embroidery, couching and decorative stitching .
You will become confident in making garments using commercial patterns, plus choosing fabrics & styles that compliment you. You will also have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to refit purchased garments and restyle them with some applique...
Sewing and Clothesmaking - Intermediate
Our fun, practical course will ensure you become confident making clothing to fit. You will reach a higher level of competence using commercial patterns, plus choosing fabrics and styles that compliment you. You can work on the class project of a garment but also have the opportunity to choose your own pattern to sew. Alternately you may wish to learn skills necessary to up cycle or repurpose a garment or simply mend or refit a well-loved garment.
Shibori Dyeing Techniques for Clothing and Textiles - Summer School
Learn the basics of this traditional method of Shibori dyeing technique.
You will learn about the history of Shibori dyeing techniques as well as dyeing a number of samples that can be used in the future for personal projects.
Silk Painting for Handkerchiefs, Scarves and Cushions - Summer School
Learn the basics of silk painting techniques in this one day introductory workshop. Silk Painting is an accessible and fun process, just be prepared to allow the dyes to flow and enjoy the vibrant colours.
The Sewing Workshop (Hillcroft)
This course is for beginners trying something new, or for those returning to the subject and wanting to improve their skills in a relaxed workshop setting.
You can enjoy working on a project from a pattern to match your ability or maybe upcycling, mending or repurposing clothes. You can indulge in meeting people in a unique creative setting, and enjoy conversing with other students and get inspiration from each other as you work.
