Courses
Creative and Practical Skills
enquire about Creative and Practical Skills courses ? enquireAdvanced 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
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- fees
free
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Beginners and Improvers Embroidery
Community-based embroidery class. Learn new techniques and work on your own projects.
- course code
- CPSSUVI2518
- 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
- 29 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 10 weeks
- Times
- Wednesday 10:00-13:00
- where
- Vibast Community Centre
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- 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.
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 full, but you can apply to join the queue for a place if one becomes available on this or a similar course.
- Start
- 21 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 11 weeks
- Times
- Tuesday 09:30-13:00
- where
- Durham Road Community Rooms
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- fees
free
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DIY for Women - Drills
Understand how to use battery drills safely. Learn how to fix items to different wall surfaces using correct fittings.
- course code
- CPSSUTF2537
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 17 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Wed 10:00-13:00
- where
- The Training Facility
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- fees
free
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DIY for Women - Electrics
Understand all the switches in your Consumer unit (fuse box) and how you can test for common problems, how to keep your electrics safe in your home, simple wiring techniques.
- course code
- CPSSUTF2536
- Availability
- This course is full, but you can apply to join the queue for a place if one becomes available on this or a similar course.
- Start
- 22 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Wed 10:00-13:00
- where
- The Training Facility
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- fees
free
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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
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- fees
free
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Improvers Sewing and Garment Construction
Learn how to draft a made-to-measure bodice, dress or trouser using your own measurements. Finish the garment to a professional standard.
- course code
- CPSSUHN2512
- 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
- 20 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 10 weeks
- Times
- Monday 10:00-13:30
- where
- Holloway Neighbourhood Group
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- 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.
Lingerie Pattern Cutting and Sewing ONLINE
This course combines sewing and design techniques to give learners a thorough introduction to designing and producing their own clothes to a high standard and more.
- course code
- CPSSUOL2515
- Availability
- This course requires you to follow an application process.
- Start
- 24 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 11 weeks
- Times
- Friday 14:00-17:00
- where
- Online
- 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
Google map
- fees
free
begin application