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 Construction – Draft, Cut & Construct Your Own Size Lined Coat

Using your own existing bodice and skirt blocks, draft a coat block, adapt to a coat design & pattern, then construct and finish the garment to a professional standard.

course code: CPSAUDC2504

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: 19 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 11 weeks
Times: Fri 09:30-16:00
where: Durham Road Community Rooms Google map
fees: free

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: CPSAUDC2507

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: 16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 11 weeks
Times: Tue 09:30-13:00
where: Durham Road Community Rooms Google map
fees: free