Courses

Creative and Practical Skills

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Our creative and practical courses are a great way to learn new skills and develop your talents. They could also be the first step towards work in a creative field.
at Durham Road Community Rooms

Advanced Garment Making - Coat Making 2

A well fitting coat = a coat worn for years. You’ve drafted your pattern, now start stitching it up with the guidance of a tutor. A progression for our Autumn Coat Makers graduates.

course code
CPSSUDC2557
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
31 Mar 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
3 weeks
Times
Tuesday 10:00-16:00

where
Durham Road Community Rooms  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

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Beginners Sewing and Garment Construction

Learn how to use the sewing machine with confidence, draft a pattern for a skirt using your own measurement, cut the pattern from a fabric and then finish the garment.

course code
CPSSUDC2509
Availability

This course is currently full, but you can still make an application (or enquiry) by clicking on the button below and then 'make an application'. You will then join a queue and be informed if and when a space becomes available.

Start
21 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
11 weeks
Times
Tuesday 09:30-13:00

where
Durham Road Community Rooms  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

This course is currently full, but you can still make an application (or enquiry) by clicking on the button below and then 'make an application'. You will then join a queue and be informed if and when a space becomes available.


Garment Upcycling Test Sessions

Experiment with various upcycling techniques to transform your old fabrics and garments into something completely new. Expect weaving, remodelling, macrame and more!

course code
CPSSUDC2559
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
01 Apr 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
3 weeks
Times
Wednesday 13:00-16:00

where
Durham Road Community Rooms  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

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Sustainable Sewing Practice

Want to avoid fast fashion and make your own well made clothes? Practice your sewing machine skills and learn some new ones with the help and guidance of a tutor.

course code
CPSSUDC2558
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start
01 Apr 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
3 weeks
Times
Wednesday 10:00-13:00

where
Durham Road Community Rooms  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

begin application