15 Arts & Crafts courses delivered On Demand

2 QLS Endorsed Course | CPD Certified | Free PDF + Hardcopy Certificates | 80 CPD Points | Lifetime Access

QLS Level 5 | Free QLS Hard Copy Certificate | FREE 10 CPD Courses & PDF Certificates | 150 CPD Points | Tutor Support

Level 4 QLS Endorsed Course with FREE Certificate | CPD & CiQ Accredited | 120 CPD Points | Lifetime Access

Free Level 5 QLS Endorsed Certificate | CPD Accredited | 150 CPD Points | Advanced Learning Materials | Lifetime Access

Level 4 QLS Endorsed Course with FREE Certificate | CPD & CiQ Accredited | 120 CPD Points | Lifetime Access

Level 5 QLS Endorsed Course with FREE Certificate | CPD & CiQ Accredited |150 CPD Points | Lifetime Access

This course has been designed to guide the complete beginner or act as a refresher for those who may have dabbled in Blackwork embroidery in the past. We will cover the history, styles of Blackwork embroidery, threads and techniques.

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Level 4 QLS Endorsed Course | CPD & CiQ Accredited | Audio Visual Training | Free PDF Certificate | Lifetime Access

Do you want to learn to use a sewing machine but don’t know where to start? YOUR SEWING JOURNEY STARTS HERE I’ve been teaching complete beginners to sew since 2009 LEARN A LIFE-SKILL, SAVE MONEY & BOOST FEELINGS OF WELLBEING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I’ve created an online video course based on my successful classes running since 2009 using the easiest-to-follow methods. It’s been tried & tested by children as young as 8 years old for a whole year….They LOVED it & we guarantee you will too! THIS COURSE IS FOR ANYONE AGED 10-100 YEARS If you’re a beginner your age doesn’t matter! Both children & adults have used this course with ease. In fact the kids are often quicker learners! ✂️ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THINKING ABOUT BUYING A SEWING MACHINE? My advice is to buy BASIC. No whistles & bells!  As long as the machine can do a straight stitch & a zig zag stitch that’s all you’ll need. Most machines have a few embroidery stitches too.  Avoid toy machines & go for the most basic version of a good brand.   USING OUR HANDS CREATIVELY IS PROVEN TO MAKE US 🖐✂️🧵😃  FEEL HAPPY  😃🧵✂️🖐 You can do everything you need on a basic machine including free style embroyery Amanda Recommends… -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU’LL LEARN BLOCK 1 - FIRST THINGS FIRST ✔️Let’s look at a sewing machine ✔️Speed control & turning corners ✔️How to sew a seam ✔️How to pin, cut & place a template BLOCK 2 - THREADING UP ✔️Winding a bobbin ✔️The top thread-up ✔️Inserting a bobbin on top loaders  ✔️Inserting a bobbin on front loaders BLOCK 3 - SEW A SUNGLASSES CASE ✔️Practise what you’ve learned & achieve your first little project make ✔️Learn all about backstitch & why it’s important BLOCK 4 - ALL THE HELP YOU'LL NEED ✔️How to solve stitching issues ✔️Choosing & changing needles ✔️Getting unstuck ✔️Looking after your machine -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEARNING TO SEW HAS COUNTLESS BENEFITS….. * Sewing helps to extend focus & concentration. As we must concentrate for longer periods of time. It’s great for those who struggle to stay focused. * It reduces time spent on social media. Instead of scrolling we use our hands creatively making. * Sewing promotes good mental health. It increases self-esteem through empowerment & creativity. It makes us happy! * Dexterity & hand strength improve. Cutting, pinning & making are ways of strengthening hands our tools for life! * We help to save the planet by extending the life of clothes.  * Clothing won’t end up in landfill if we upcycle it.  * Extending the life of clothes by 9 months reduces their carbon footprint by 20-30% * It teaches us how to save money. It’s a useful life-skill we can use to alter, update, customise, remake or repair instead of buying new things. * It’s such a great feeling to be able to say “ I made it myself” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT DO I NEED? Not that much!  You’ve probably got most things at home already. ✂️🧵📍✏️🎧👖📄📏 You can learn at your own speed at home or sew with your friends It’s much cheaper than attending classes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR…..AMANDA RILEY  Amanda Riley is a Fashion Designer & environmentalist. She has been teaching complete  beginners the art of diy fashion and eco-sewing since 2009. After realising the horrendous environmental impact of fashion she started her masterclass workshops at The Fashion Factory, for 8-16 year olds as an antidote to fast fashion.  “ I saw an increase in social media use & the reduction of practical & creative subjects in schools. Many children are missing out on life skills, creativity, dexterity & the ability to focus. I felt I had to do something”  “My eco-sewing programme focuses on learning via upcycling unwanted textiles into cool new stuff. The products & video lessons are designed to keep young  people engaged and coming back for more. I’ve ripped up the sewing rule books and introduced a new way of learning this hugely rewarding life skill.”  Her students have appeared in Vogue, in the Fashion Factory book (Amazon) & many have gone on to study for creative careers. She was selected as a top 100 changemaker in 2021 by the Big Issue.