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

Garment upcycling Group A

Turn old into new in this creative sewing workshop focused on creativity and sustainability. Learn practical sewing, repair and upcycling skills while transforming unwanted clothes and fabrics into new pieces. Reduce waste, avoid fast fashion and create something original with your own hands.

course code
CPSSUDC2565
Availability
This course is nearly full.
Start
14 Jul 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
One day
Times
Tuesday 10:00-14:00

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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Garment upcycling Group B

Turn old into new in this creative sewing workshop focused on creativity and sustainability. Learn practical sewing, repair and upcycling skills while transforming unwanted clothes and fabrics into new pieces. Reduce waste, avoid fast fashion and create something original with your own hands.

course code
CPSSUDC2566
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
21 Jul 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
One day
Times
Tuesday 10:00-14:00

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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Garment upcycling Group C

Turn old into new in this creative sewing workshop focused on creativity and sustainability. Learn practical sewing, repair and upcycling skills while transforming unwanted clothes and fabrics into new pieces. Reduce waste, avoid fast fashion and create something original with your own hands.

course code
CPSSUDC2567
Availability
This course is nearly full.
Start
25 Aug 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Tuesday 10:00-14:00

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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Summer Sewing Studio Group 1

Summer Sewing Studio is a relaxed 6 session programme where you can develop your own sewing projects with support from an experienced tutor. Learn techniques to create well-fitting, high quality garments designed to last, while building confidence and creativity in a friendly studio environment.

course code
CPSSUDC2563
Availability
This course is nearly full.
Start
28 Jul 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
3 weeks
Times
Tuesday Friday 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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Summer Sewing Studio Group 2

Summer Sewing Studio is a relaxed 6 session programme where you can develop your own sewing projects with support from an experienced tutor. Learn techniques to create well-fitting, high quality garments designed to last, while building confidence and creativity in a friendly studio environment.

course code
CPSSUDC2564
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
22 Jul 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
5 weeks
Times
Wednesday 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 

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.