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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.

course code: T38A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 10 Sep 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Tue 18:30-21:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £245.00 (concession £150.00)

course code: T38B

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 14 Jan 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 11 weeks
Times: Tue 18:30-21:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £225.00 (concession £137.00)

course code: T38C

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 22 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Tue 18:30-21:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £245.00 (concession £150.00)

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.

course code: T81A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 12 Sep 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thu 18:00-21:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £188.00 (concession £130.00)

course code: T81B

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 27 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thu 18:00-21:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £188.00 (concession £130.00)

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.

course code: T82A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 24 Oct 2024 (Autumn)
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)

course code: T82B

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 24 Apr 2025 (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)

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.

course code: T44C

Availability: This course is full.
Start: 09 Aug 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Fri 10:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £42.00 (concession £28.00)

course code: T44D

Availability: This course is nearly full.
Start: 16 Aug 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Fri 10:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £42.00 (concession £28.00)

course code: T77G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 08 Aug 2025 (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)

course code: T77H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 15 Aug 2025 (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)

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.

course code: T51A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 27 Sep 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Fri 09:30-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £62.00 (concession £41.00)

course code: T51B

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 28 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: One day
Times: Fri 09:30-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £62.00 (concession £41.00)

course code: T51C

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 17 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: One day
Times: Sat 10:00-16:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £62.00 (concession £41.00)

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.

course code: T65A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 09 Nov 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Sat 10:00-16:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £62.00 (concession £41.00)

course code: T65B

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 04 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: One day
Times: Fri 09:30-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £62.00 (concession £41.00)

course code: T65C

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 20 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: One day
Times: Fri 09:30-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £62.00 (concession £41.00)

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.

course code: T66A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 07 Dec 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Sat 10:00-16:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £62.00 (concession £41.00)

course code: T66B

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 13 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: One day
Times: Fri 09:30-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £62.00 (concession £41.00)

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.

course code: T76A

Availability: This course is full.
Start: 20 Sep 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Fri 10:00-12:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £125.00 (concession £77.00)

course code: T77A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 20 Sep 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Fri 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £125.00 (concession £77.00)

course code: T76B

Availability: This course is full.
Start: 08 Nov 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Fri 10:00-12:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £125.00 (concession £77.00)

course code: T77B

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 08 Nov 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Fri 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £125.00 (concession £77.00)

course code: T76C

Availability: This course is nearly full.
Start: 17 Jan 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Fri 10:00-12:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £65.00)

course code: T77C

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 17 Jan 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Fri 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £65.00)

course code: T76D

Availability: This course is nearly full.
Start: 28 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Fri 10:00-12:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £125.00 (concession £77.00)

course code: T77D

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 28 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Fri 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £125.00 (concession £77.00)

course code: T76E

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 25 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Fri 10:00-12:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £65.00)

course code: T77E

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 25 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Fri 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £65.00)

course code: T76F

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 06 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Fri 10:00-12:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £125.00 (concession £77.00)

course code: T77F

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 06 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Fri 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £125.00 (concession £77.00)

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.

course code: T66C

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 14 Mar 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 2 weeks
Times: Fri 09:30-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £125.00 (concession £86.00)