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Creative and Practical Skills
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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
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 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 requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 14 Jul 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:00-14:00
- where
- Durham Road Community Rooms
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 requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 21 Jul 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:00-14:00
- where
- Durham Road Community Rooms
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 requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 25 Aug 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tuesday 10:00-14:00
- where
- Durham Road Community Rooms
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 requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 28 Jul 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 3 weeks
- Times
- Tuesday Friday 10:00-16:00
- where
- Durham Road Community Rooms
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- 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 requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 22 Jul 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 5 weeks
- Times
- Wednesday 10:00-16:00
- where
- Durham Road Community Rooms
Google map
- fees
free
begin application