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Bristol Adult Learning

Sewing

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Dressmaking And Textiles-Mixed Ability

The tutor will guide learners through all the necessary steps to make a garment/s of their choice. Learners will complete a range of garments using commercial patterns they will continue to develop their skills in machine sewing and learn new sewing techniques.

T38B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

14 Jan 2025 (Spring)

11 weeks

Tue 18:30-21:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£225.00, (concession: £137.00)

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T38C

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

22 Apr 2025 (Summer)

12 weeks

Tue 18:30-21:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£245.00, (concession: £150.00)

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Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 1

This beginner's sewing course is designed to give learners the confidence to use a sewing machine independently. Upon completion, they will have acquired the skills to make a cushion cover, a zipped toiletry bag, and a pair of pyjama shorts or trousers.

T81B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

27 Feb 2025 (Spring)

6 weeks

Thu 18:00-21:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£188.00, (concession: £130.00)

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Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 2

Take your sewing skills to the next level! This course is for learners who have completed the Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 1 course or similar. Learners will build on skills with each project.

T82A

Availability  This course is nearly full. 

24 Oct 2024 (Autumn)

7 weeks

Thu 18:00-21:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£217.00, (concession: £140.00)

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T82B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

24 Apr 2025 (Summer)

7 weeks

Thu 18:00-21:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£217.00, (concession: £140.00)

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High Summer Sewing Workshop

One-day sewing workshop to help you complete a project. Do you have any unfinished sewing projects you need advice on? You will spend the day with fellow sewers working under the guidance of an experienced tutor.

T77G

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

08 Aug 2025 (Autumn)

One day

Fri 10:00-15:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£45.00, (concession: £30.00)

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T77H

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

15 Aug 2025 (Autumn)

One day

Fri 10:00-15:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£45.00, (concession: £30.00)

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How to Use Your Sewing Machine

This workshop is designed to familiarise you with your sewing machine, using its various stitches, sewing feet, and accessories. You will learn how to get the most out your machine or learn how to use it.

T51B

Availability  This course is nearly full. 

28 Feb 2025 (Spring)

One day

Fri 09:30-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£62.00, (concession: £41.00)

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T51C

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

17 May 2025 (Summer)

One day

Sat 10:00-16:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£62.00, (concession: £41.00)

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How To Use Your Sewing Machine-Part 2

This workshop will build on skills and knowledge learnt in How To Use Your Sewing Machine workshop. Further exploration of machine stitches and machine feet and their uses will be made.

T65B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

04 Apr 2025 (Spring)

One day

Fri 09:30-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£62.00, (concession: £41.00)

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T65C

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

20 Jun 2025 (Summer)

One day

Fri 09:30-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£62.00, (concession: £41.00)

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Introduction To Sewing Knitted Fabrics

Knitted fabrics are exceptionally comfortable to wear, yet they can be challenging to handle. This course offers an introduction to sewing with and managing Jersey, stretch, and knitted fabrics, such as fleece or T-shirt materials.

T66A

Availability  This course is available but you cannot enrol online.  Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you. 

07 Dec 2024 (Autumn)

One day

Sat 10:00-16:00


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£62.00, (concession: £41.00)

with Ann Huntley

This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.

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T66B

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

13 Jun 2025 (Summer)

One day

Fri 09:30-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£62.00, (concession: £41.00)

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Learning To Sew-And More!

A practical course for beginners and those with some experience. Learn how to use a sewing machine, how to plan for a project, cut out, sew seams, apply linings, apply zips, etc. This is a mixed ability course; students will choose their own project and learn at their own pace.

T76B

Availability  This course is full.
 					  course full

08 Nov 2024 (Autumn)

6 weeks

Fri 10:00-12:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£125.00, (concession: £77.00)

with Marilyn Mitchelmore

This course is full.

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T77B

Availability  This course is full.
 					  course full

08 Nov 2024 (Autumn)

6 weeks

Fri 13:00-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£125.00, (concession: £77.00)

with Marilyn Mitchelmore

This course is full.

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T76C

Availability  This course is full.
 					  course full

17 Jan 2025 (Spring)

5 weeks

Fri 10:00-12:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£105.00, (concession: £65.00)

with Marilyn Mitchelmore

This course is full.

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T77C

Availability  This course is full.
 					  course full

17 Jan 2025 (Spring)

5 weeks

Fri 13:00-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£105.00, (concession: £65.00)

with Marilyn Mitchelmore

This course is full.

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T76D

Availability  This course is full.
 					  course full

28 Feb 2025 (Spring)

6 weeks

Fri 10:00-12:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£125.00, (concession: £77.00)

with Marilyn Mitchelmore

This course is full.

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T77D

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

28 Feb 2025 (Spring)

6 weeks

Fri 13:00-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£125.00, (concession: £77.00)

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T76E

Availability  This course is nearly full. 

25 Apr 2025 (Summer)

5 weeks

Fri 10:00-12:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£105.00, (concession: £65.00)

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T77E

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

25 Apr 2025 (Summer)

5 weeks

Fri 13:00-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£105.00, (concession: £65.00)

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T76F

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

06 Jun 2025 (Summer)

6 weeks

Fri 10:00-12:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£125.00, (concession: £77.00)

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T77F

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

06 Jun 2025 (Summer)

6 weeks

Fri 13:00-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£125.00, (concession: £77.00)

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Pattern Cutting For Beginners

Learn the basics to create your own clothing patterns. During this 2-day workshop, you will develop the technical skills and knowledge needed to design and create your very own garment patterns using the flat pattern cutting method.

T66C

Availability  This course is available for enrolment. 

14 Mar 2025 (Spring)

2 weeks

Fri 09:30-15:30


Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map

total fee for this course:£125.00, (concession: £86.00)

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