Courses
Bristol Adult Learning
Sewing, Dressmaking & Weaving
Dressmaking And Textiles - Mixed Ability
A course featuring essential sewing techniques, pattern cutting, fabric selection, and garment construction.
- course code
 - T95A
 
- Availability
 - This course is full.
 - Start
 - 16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
 - Weeks
 - 12 weeks
 - Times
 - Tue 18:30-21:00
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
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		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £255.00 (concession £154.00) with Lorraine Joseph
 
This course is full.
- course code
 - T95B
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 13 Jan 2026 (Spring)
 - Weeks
 - 11 weeks
 - Times
 - Tue 18:30-21:00
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £232.00 (concession £142.00) with Lorraine Joseph
 
- course code
 - T95C
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 21 Apr 2026 (Summer)
 - Weeks
 - 12 weeks
 - Times
 - Tue 18:30-21:00
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £255.00 (concession £154.00) with Lorraine Joseph
 
Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 1
Practical and structured introduction to sewing. Learners complete three projects.
- course code
 - T99B
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 26 Feb 2026 (Spring)
 - Weeks
 - 6 weeks
 - Times
 - Thu 18:00-21:00
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £195.00 (concession £135.00) with Ann Huntley
 
Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 2
A practical workshop for those looking to further explore their sewing machine.
- course code
 - T99C
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 23 Apr 2026 (Summer)
 - Weeks
 - 7 weeks
 - Times
 - Thu 18:00-21:00
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £217.00 (concession £140.00) with Ann Huntley
 
Fabric Weaving - Beginners
Introduction to weaving using a rigid heddle loom. This course will be delivered at St Paul's Learning Centre.
- course code
 - T96C
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 25 Feb 2026 (Spring)
 - Weeks
 - 6 weeks
 - Times
 - Wed 17:45-20:30
 - where
 - St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ 
				
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		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £215.00 (concession £170.00) with Libby Ballon
 
- course code
 - T96D
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 22 Apr 2026 (Summer)
 - Weeks
 - 5 weeks
 - Times
 - Wed 17:45-20:30
 - where
 - St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £180.00 (concession £142.00) with Libby Ballon
 
- course code
 - T96E
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 03 Jun 2026 (Summer)
 - Weeks
 - 6 weeks
 - Times
 - Wed 17:45-20:30
 - where
 - St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £215.00 (concession £170.00) with Libby Ballon
 
High Summer Sewing Workshop
One-day sewing workshop for those wishing to complete a project.
- course code
 - T97G
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 07 Aug 2026 (Autumn)
 - Weeks
 - One day
 - Times
 - Fri 10:00-15:00
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £45.00 (concession £30.00) with Marilyn Mitchelmore
 
- course code
 - T98G
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 14 Aug 2026 (Autumn)
 - Weeks
 - One day
 - Times
 - Fri 10:00-15:00
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £45.00 (concession £30.00) with Marilyn Mitchelmore
 
How to Use Your Sewing Machine
A practical workshop for beginners and those looking to refresh their sewing skills.
- course code
 - T84B
 
- Availability
 - This course is full.
 - Start
 - 23 Jan 2026 (Spring)
 - Weeks
 - One day
 - Times
 - Fri 09:30-15:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £60.00 (concession £42.00) with Ann Huntley
 
This course is full.
How To Use Your Sewing Machine-Part 2
A practical workshop for those looking to further explore their sewing machine.
- course code
 - T84C
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 06 Feb 2026 (Spring)
 - Weeks
 - One day
 - Times
 - Fri 09:30-15:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £60.00 (concession £42.00) with Ann Huntley
 
Introduction To Sewing Knitted Fabrics
A beginner’s guide to using knit fabrics.
- course code
 - T84D
 
- Availability
 - This course is full.
 - Start
 - 08 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
 - Weeks
 - One day
 - Times
 - Sat 10:00-16:00
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £60.00 (concession £42.00) with Ann Huntley
 
This course is full.
- course code
 - T84E
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 19 Jun 2026 (Summer)
 - Weeks
 - One day
 - Times
 - Fri 09:30-15:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £60.00 (concession £42.00) with Ann Huntley
 
Learning To Sew-And More!
An opportunity to develop basic sewing skills for dressmaking, soft furnishings, and alterations.
- course code
 - T97B
 
- Availability
 - This course is full.
 - Start
 - 07 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
 - Weeks
 - 6 weeks
 - Times
 - Fri 10:00-12:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £130.00 (concession £80.00) with Marilyn Mitchelmore
 
This course is full.
- course code
 - T97C
 
- Availability
 - This course is full.
 - Start
 - 16 Jan 2026 (Spring)
 - Weeks
 - 5 weeks
 - Times
 - Fri 10:00-12:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £110.00 (concession £70.00) with Marilyn Mitchelmore
 
This course is full.
- course code
 - T97D
 
- Availability
 - This course is full.
 - Start
 - 27 Feb 2026 (Spring)
 - Weeks
 - 5 weeks
 - Times
 - Fri 10:00-12:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £110.00 (concession £70.00) with Marilyn Mitchelmore
 
This course is full.
- course code
 - T97E
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 24 Apr 2026 (Summer)
 - Weeks
 - 5 weeks
 - Times
 - Fri 10:00-12:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £110.00 (concession £70.00) with Marilyn Mitchelmore
 
- course code
 - T97F
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 05 Jun 2026 (Summer)
 - Weeks
 - 6 weeks
 - Times
 - Fri 10:00-12:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £130.00 (concession £80.00) with Marilyn Mitchelmore
 
- course code
 - T98B
 
- Availability
 - This course is full.
 - Start
 - 07 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
 - Weeks
 - 6 weeks
 - Times
 - Fri 13:00-15:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £130.00 (concession £80.00) with Marilyn Mitchelmore
 
This course is full.
- course code
 - T98C
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 16 Jan 2026 (Spring)
 - Weeks
 - 5 weeks
 - Times
 - Fri 13:00-15:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £110.00 (concession £70.00) with Marilyn Mitchelmore
 
- course code
 - T98D
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 27 Feb 2026 (Spring)
 - Weeks
 - 5 weeks
 - Times
 - Fri 13:00-15:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £110.00 (concession £70.00) with Marilyn Mitchelmore
 
- course code
 - T98E
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 24 Apr 2026 (Summer)
 - Weeks
 - 5 weeks
 - Times
 - Fri 13:00-15:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £110.00 (concession £70.00) with Marilyn Mitchelmore
 
- course code
 - T98F
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 05 Jun 2026 (Summer)
 - Weeks
 - 6 weeks
 - Times
 - Fri 13:00-15:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £130.00 (concession £80.00) with Marilyn Mitchelmore
 
Lingerie Workshop:Bras
A practical introduction to bespoke lingerie.
- course code
 - T99G
 
- Availability
 - This course is nearly full.
 - Start
 - 21 Jan 2026 (Spring)
 - Weeks
 - 4 weeks
 - Times
 - Wed 18:00-21:00
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £125.00 (concession £85.00) with Ann Huntley
 
Pattern Cutting For Beginners
A practical introduction to the essential skills needed to start producing customised patterns.
- course code
 - T99D
 
- Availability
 - This course is nearly full.
 - Start
 - 19 Feb 2026 (Spring)
 - Weeks
 - one week
 - Times
 - Thu Fri 09:30-15:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £140.00 (concession £100.00) with Ann Huntley
 
Pattern Cutting:Women’s Trouser Block
A practical introduction to the essential skills needed to start producing customised patterns.
- course code
 - T99E
 
- Availability
 - This course is available for enrolment.
 - Start
 - 16 Apr 2026 (Spring)
 - Weeks
 - one week
 - Times
 - Thu Fri 09:30-15:30
 - where
 - Stoke Lodge 
				
			Google map
		 - fees
 - total fee for this course £140.00 (concession £100.00) with Ann Huntley