Name: Sewing With Knit Fabrics
Price: 12 GBP
Availability: InStock

<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Discover the art of upcycling in our Denim Upcycling Workshop with Heather! Perfect for beginners, this workshop provides a unique opportunity to create a fabulous Denim Tote Bag and Accessory.</em></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Heather has over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, a journey that has taken her from the shop floor as a sales assistant during her student days to the head office as a Buyer for renowned brands like Mothercare and Ralph Lauren. Her diverse career path eventually led her to a fulfilling role as a lecturer at the London College of Fashion for a number of years.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Having witnessed first-hand the detrimental effects of the fashion industry on the environment, Heather&#39;s passion for making a difference ignited her desire to take action and launch her own business Recrea, a Sustainable Fashion Host. Through her work, Heather aims to educate and inspire others to embrace sustainable fashion practices and join the movement towards a more eco-conscious future, while also promoting the virtues of thriftiness, creativity, and style.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What You&#39;ll Learn:</em></p><ul type="disc" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Repurpose a pair of jeans into a stylish bag &amp; keyring</em></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Master simple machine &amp; hand sewing techniques</em></li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Details:</em></p><ul type="disc" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Suitable for beginners</em></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Please bring your own pair of jeans or purchase sustainably sourced ones for an additional &pound;5</u></em></li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Workshop Fee Includes:</em></p><ul type="disc" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Handle trim</em></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pocket fabric</em></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Threads</em></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Accessory materials (keyring hoop, loop &amp; stuffing)</em></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tuition with Heather</em></li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Join us and turn your old jeans into stylish accessories! Book your space today.</em></p>

Discover the art of upcycling in our Denim Upcycling Workshop with Heather! Perfect for beginners, this workshop provides a unique opportunity to create a fabulous Denim Tote Bag and Accessory.
Heather has over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, a journey that has taken her from the shop floor as a sales assistant during her student days to the head office as a Buyer for renowned brands like Mothercare and Ralph Lauren. Her diverse career path eventually led her to a fulfilling role as a lecturer at the London College of Fashion for a number of years.
Having witnessed first-hand the detrimental effects of the fashion industry on the environment, Heather's passion for making a difference ignited her desire to take action and launch her own business Recrea, a Sustainable Fashion Host. Through her work, Heather aims to educate and inspire others to embrace sustainable fashion practices and join the movement towards a more eco-conscious future, while also promoting the virtues of thriftiness, creativity, and style.
What You'll Learn:
Repurpose a pair of jeans into a stylish bag & keyring
Master simple machine & hand sewing techniques
Details:
Suitable for beginners
Please bring your own pair of jeans or purchase sustainably sourced ones for an additional £5
Workshop Fee Includes:
Handle trim
Pocket fabric
Threads
Accessory materials (keyring hoop, loop & stuffing)
Tuition with Heather
Join us and turn your old jeans into stylish accessories! Book your space today.

Stitching Kitchen

Join Heather for a sewing workshop which also allows you to live more sustainably.  Upcycle denim jeans into a bag and key ring

Upcycling Denim - Sew a Tote Bag and Accessory

General Admission

<p>Craft beautiful creations with the course "Discovering Crochet: From Beginner to Skilled Artisan." Unveil the secrets of this timeless art as you journey through modules covering equipment, yarn selection, basic and advanced stitches, beginner patterns, crochet techniques, and project initiation. With our course, you'll unlock the mastery of crochet and unleash your artistic potential. Join us and let the threads of your imagination weave wonders!</p> <p><strong>Learning outcomes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Gain a comprehensive introduction to the art of crochet.</li><li>Familiarise yourself with the essential equipment required for crochet.</li><li>Understand the characteristics and types of yarn for optimal project selection.</li><li>Master a variety of basic and advanced crochet stitches.</li><li>Create beautiful crochet patterns suitable for beginners.</li><li>Explore various techniques and apply them to your crochet projects.</li></ul><p>Discovering Crochet: From Beginner to Skilled Artisan is an enchanting journey into the crochet world. Immerse yourself in the fundamentals of this craft as you progress through modules designed to expand your skills and ignite your creativity. Learn about the equipment needed to embark on your crochet adventures and explore the vast realm of yarn, understanding its unique properties and suitability for different projects. Dive into the art of creating basic and advanced stitches, discovering how they intertwine to form intricate patterns.</p> <p>As you grow in confidence, embrace the world of crochet projects, from the simplicity of beginner patterns to the complexity of advanced techniques. Unleash your imagination and breathe life into your creations. Our course provides a solid foundation for aspiring artisans, allowing you to unlock the potential of this craft and develop your unique style. Join us on this transformative journey, where every stitch becomes a stroke of artistry.</p> <p><strong>Certification</strong></p> <p>Upon completion of the course, learners can obtain a certificate as proof of their achievement. You can receive a £4.99 PDF Certificate sent via email, a £9.99 Printed Hardcopy Certificate for delivery in the UK, or a £19.99 Printed Hardcopy Certificate for international delivery. Each option depends on individual preferences and locations.</p><h2>
        
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                             <p>This course is ideal for the following:</p> <ul> <li>Beginners eager to learn the art of crochet.</li><li>Craft enthusiasts seeking to expand their creative repertoire.</li><li>Individuals looking for a meditative and fulfilling hobby.</li><li>Those who wish to create beautiful, handmade gifts for loved ones.</li></ul> 
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                             <p>Some of the career paths related to this field are:</p> <ul> <li>Freelance crochet artist: £18,000 - £30,000 per year.</li><li>Crochet pattern designer: £20,000 - £35,000 per year.</li><li>Craft store owner/manager: £22,000 - £40,000 per year.</li><li>Crochet instructor/tutor: £15 - £30 per hour.</li><li>Handmade crochet product seller: £10,000 - £30,000 per year.</li></ul> 
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NextGen Learning

Amigurumi Crochet

Tunisian Crochet

Fashion Crafts

Crochet

Discovering Crochet: From Beginner to Skilled Artisan

London

<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Learn the art of Sashiko and Kantha and discover the beautiful technique of visible mending in this in-person event</strong></p><div data-testid="creator-signal-main-section" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><section fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Join us for an exciting in-person event where you can learn the art of Visible Mend through the traditional techniques of Sashiko and Kantha.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Discover the beauty of Sashiko, a Japanese embroidery technique that creates stunning patterns, and Kantha, an Indian stitching method that transforms worn-out fabrics into unique works of art.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">This class is suitable for all skill levels. Whether you want to repair a small tear or give new life to a worn-out garment, you&#39;ll leave with the confidence and skills to mend your clothes with love.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Note: If less than 3 participants have booked on the course, we will reschedule the class for a more convenient date. Priority will be given to existing paid participants first who have the option to confirm or cancel within 7 days.</strong></p></div><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p></div><div style="color: rgb(30, 10, 60); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(30, 10, 60);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p></div><div data-testid="Faq" data-heap-id="FAQs - Dropdown" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div></div><section style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><div style="color: rgb(30, 10, 60); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(30, 10, 60);"><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(30, 10, 60); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(30, 10, 60);"><h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></h3></div></div></section></section></div>

isifiso

Sewing

In this fun and creative course, you'll learn how to use sashiko mending techniques to patch your jeans with elegance. You will learn the fundamentals of visible mending jeans, which uses simple stitches to create stunning patterns and designs on the cloth. A step-by-step demonstration and guidance on how to execute sashiko stitching on jeans will be provided. You must bring your own ripped jeans or work on the sampler provided by us. Join us for this enjoyable and relaxing course to experience the delight of visible mending jeans!

Visible Mending Class - Sashiko & Kantha stitching for Clothes repair

<p><strong>*** A Better Pathway for Rapid Growth! Limited Time Opportunity; Hurry Up! ***</strong></p><p>Ignite your dynamic career and strengthen your deep insight knowledge by signing up for Sewing Craft for Beginners. This is the ideal approach for you to obtain a thorough understanding and knowledge of the subject.</p><p>We are concerned about the progression of your career. Therefore, after conducting extensive studies and consulting with experienced personnel, we formulated this outstanding Sewing Craft for Beginners course to improve your pertinent skills. In this easy-to-digest Sewing Craft for Beginners course, you will get exclusive training, which will enable you to stand out in this competitive market.</p><p>However, the Sewing Craft for Beginners course covers all of the recent materials in order to keep you up to date with the job market and make you a good fit for your career. This top-notch course curriculum comprises basic to advanced levels of modules that will increase your skill sets. After completing this Programme, you will attain the productivity to succeed in your organisation.</p><p>So, if you are eager to see yourself in a gratifying Sewing Craft for Beginners career, then enrol in our Sewing Craft for Beginners course today!</p><p><strong>What will make you stand out?</strong></p><p>On completion of this online course, you will gain:</p><ul><li>CPD Certified Course</li><li>After successfully completing this Course, you will receive a <strong>FREE PDF Certificate </strong>as evidence of your newly acquired abilities.</li><li>Lifetime access to the whole collection of Sewing Craft for Beginners learning materials.</li><li>This course online test with immediate results</li><li>Enroling in this Course has no additional costs.</li><li>You can study and complete this course at your own pace.</li><li>Study for the Sewing Craft for Beginners course using any <strong>internet-connected device,</strong> such as a computer, tablet, or mobile device.</li></ul><p>The substantial Sewing Craft for Beginners is designed to help you demonstrate the preliminary to in-depth level of learning regarding this topic. Moreover, you will be provided with the most knowledgeable and informative modules for your lifetime by enroling in this Sewing Craft for Beginners just once. Furthermore, as you proceed through the modules of this Sewing Craft for Beginners course, you will discover the fundamentals of Sewing Craft for Beginners and explore the key topics such as:</p><p><strong>Sewing Craft for Beginners</strong></p><ul><li>Module 01: Introduction</li><li>Module 02: Equipment for Crochet</li><li>Module 03: Know Your Yarn</li><li>Module 04: Basic Crochet Stitches</li><li>Module 05: Advance Crochet Stitches</li><li>Module0 6: Beginner Patterns</li><li>Module 07: Crochet Techniques</li><li>Module 08: Getting Started with Crochet Projects(Part 1)</li><li>Module 09: Getting Started with Crochet Projects(Part 2)</li></ul><p>Therefore, reinforce your knowledge and furnish your skills by enroling in our Sewing Craft for Beginners course. Take one step closer to achieving your goal.</p><p><strong>Show off your new skills with a certificate of completion</strong></p><p>When you have finished all of the Sewing Craft for Beginners course lectures, a digital certificate will be available for download.</p><h2>
        
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                            <p><strong>Is This Sewing Craft for Beginners Course the Right Option for You?</strong></p><p>This Sewing Craft for Beginners course is recommended for anyone who is interested in learning more about this topic. You'll learn the fundamental ideas and gain a comprehensive understanding of the topic by taking this Sewing Craft for Beginners course.</p><p>This Sewing Craft for Beginners course is open to everybody. You can access the Sewing Craft for Beginners course materials from any location in the world and there are no requirements for enrolment.</p><p><strong>You should enrol in this Sewing Craft for Beginners course if you:</strong></p><ul><li>Aspire to understand Sewing Craft for Beginners better.</li><li>Already working on Sewing Craft for Beginners and eager to learn more.</li><li>Is a student pursuing a relevant field of study?</li><li>Trying to get a job in Sewing Craft for Beginners-related fields.</li></ul>
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                            <p>Without any formal requirements, you can delightfully enrol in this course. Just get a device with internet connectivity and you are ready to start your learning journey. Thus, complete this course at your own pace.</p>
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                            <p>The aim of this exclusive course is to help you toward your dream career. So, complete this course and enhance your skills to explore opportunities in relevant areas.</p>
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Clothes Making

Needlework

Trainers Course

Sewing Craft for Beginners

Stockport

Venue: JANOME UK TRAINING CENTRE, Stockport, SK6 2SP
Date: 6 November 
Time: 9.30 - 15.30



3D Transparent 'Stained Glass' Textile Panels
An Inspiring Practical Day Learning Textiles Skills with Textiles Artist Nikki Parmenter.
This is a totally practical day of workshops, learning how Nikki develops and creates her amazing artworks and how you can easily do this yourself or with your students or for yourself:)
We are thrilled to have textile artist Nikki Parmenter, join us to lead this workshop. Nikki brings her experience both as an artist and textiles teacher, developing this inspiring practical course, especially for both teachers who are new to the Art Textiles GCSE specification and those who wish to experiment more widely with a variety of new techniques, processes and contexts. It will provide links to specific visual art examples and will explore a range of interpretations, providing the opportunity to develop ideas through the use of media, materials, techniques and processes. 
The workshop will investigate the theme of ‘Flora and Fauna’, looking at both primary, secondary and contextual sources, and there will be a strong emphasis on colour and composition. Participants will create their own design using the source material provided. Pieces of A3 sized PVC plastic will be layered with synthetic fabrics, vinyls and cellophane then the designs will be free machine stitched on to this. Other embellishments will be added and a craft knife will be used to create a stencil effect in certain areas of the piece. The outcomes will be transparent and will mimic stained glass. Participants can choose to present their finished panels on a plain white background, against a window or as a cylinder / vase form. A string of LED lights will be used to illuminate the piece.
Participants will be able to transfer the skills and techniques covered to incorporate into their own developmental work.



This course is aimed at anyone interested in learning new techniques from the artist herself. It is particularly useful for textile and art teachers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level Art & Design or those who want to add to their resources by spending a whole day developing exciting new ideas and skills.
Using new techniques and skills to create exciting, quick and easily achieved textile art.
Practical and cheap resources, including using scraps and recycled materials, make this a fun and cheap option in class, that also covers sustainability.
How to develop ideas through themes to end products.
Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching
Develop learning from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Practice taking these techniques through the development and refining process



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF-FUNDING TEACHERS *
We offer discounts for trainee teachers, technicians, and teachers who are self-funding for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.




What to expect on the day
You will be required to bring some source materials based on the theme of ‘Flora and Fauna’ with you.
Samples of Nikki's work will be explained, including her inspirations and working methods.
You will:
Experiment with a range of media and techniques which will broaden your knowledge and experience
Work to a theme using resources provided, including links to other visual art forms.
Explore a range of outcomes such a wall hanging or 3D piece
You will experiment with the following materials: fabric manipulation, free machine embroidery, heat techniques using fabric and plastics, entrapment, painting
Bring together a range of disparate materials in order to create a coherent piece
Experiment with the technique of “drawing” with a free machine embroidery foot
Try innovative ways of displaying the final outcome in a 2D or 3D format
Outcomes:
You will create a finished sampler on the theme of ‘Flora and Fauna’.
You will be confident in delivering these techniques to students of all ability levels.
Exciting and achievable ideas to enhance your own artwork or your teaching
An awareness of available resources to support/expand your existing practice.
Develop best practices in teaching and learning and be able to use these to create a dynamic course that is fast paced and engaging.
Continued professional development.
Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching
We aim to ‘inspire, challenge and motivate every student, no matter what their level of ability, while supporting you in developing creative and engaging lessons.’ (Art & Design spec (AQA))
Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications: ‘students will be able to contextualise their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students will also evaluate the art, craft and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.’




What is special about the Nikki Parmenter textiles skills course?
This textiles techniques face-to-face course is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding. It is a great learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques, showing how these can be incorporated in lesson plans and delivered in a fun, inspiring and engaging way. You can ask questions direct to the course developer/leader, practice skills, create a sketchbook resource for the classroom and network with other teachers.



Course Developer and Leader: NIKKI PARMENTER

NIKKI PARMENTER has a BA First Class Honours Degree in Fine Art and an MA. She taught Art full time at Poynton High School, leaving in 2016 to pursue a career in textiles and education.
Based in Cheshire, Nikki's specialises in mixed media / textile artist specialising in large scale pieces incorporating free machine embroidery. She takes her inspiration from a variety of sources and is particularly interested in the way in which ancient societies created a series of visual symbols to represent the things which were important to them. She investigates myth and legend and draws parallels between societies, showing that although many people have different beliefs we are all united by visual iconography.
Nikki has done many workshops in schools and for Textiles Skills Cente, as well as Tea 'N Chat events looking at her work and demoing techniques.
She has exhibited widely both in group and solo shows both in the UK and abroad and has published articles in a number of publications. She also features in Kim Thittichai's book, 'Experimental Textiles' and has won prizes at The Ferens Open, The Potteries Open and the Grosvenor Open Exhibitions.



WHAT TEACHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT TSC EVENTS:
'Superb day - so inspirational! So much covered and a LOT of new skills learnt. Thanks!!' Jessie L.
'Loads of info which was GREAT. All really useful & relevant. Brilliant starting point for newish Art & Design teacher. Thank you so much.' Rebecca F.
'A great course with lots of hands-on sampling. Great idea to hold it in a school which is much more realistic than an outside venue, gives ideas on taking creative inspiration back to the classroom'.
'Fantastic day, really useful and applicable to both Art and D&T subjects. Thanks!'







COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 175 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)
TSC give a discount for ECT/NQTs, trainee teachers and Self-funding teachers. Please contact for information.  
All of the Textile Skills Centre events are ticket only and payable IN ADVANCE. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and cheque/BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation and invoice. 
PLEASE NOTE your booking confirmation and invoice will be emailed to both the delegate and person purchasing. If you do not receive your ticket it is most commonly caused by typing your email address incorrectly, or it is in your SPAM folder. 
Please check your booking carefully. It is VERY important that your school finance manager supplies your full name and PERSONAL SCHOOL email, so that we are able to send you joining instructions and further details. If we only receive the ‘school office’ email address, we have found in the past that this delays information getting to you or information is not passed on. 
If you have any queries, please email us at: info@textileskillscentre.com, and include your phone number and/or email so that we can contact you easily.



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF-FUNDING TEACHERS *
We offer discounts for trainee teachers, technicians, and teachers who are self-funding for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.

Textiles Skills Centre

Textiles

Arts & Crafts

An inspiring practical day learning textiles skills with textiles artist Nikki Parmenter.

Nikki Parmenter Workshop (STOCKPORT)

General admission

Watford

Venue: PARMITER'S SCHOOL, High Elms Lane, Watford WD25 0UU
Date: SATURDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2024
Time: 9.30 - 15.30



An Exciting Practical Face-to-Face Course Learning Heat Press Textile Techniques 
This is a totally practical day of workshops, doing a large variety of Heat Press Techniques for Textiles. This course is aimed at anyone wanting to learn and try out a variety of techniques. Especially good for Textile and Art teachers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level Art & Design or those who want to add to their resources, by spending a whole day developing exciting new ideas and getting the most out of your heat press. These will be linked to themes, artists and designers.
Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching
Develop learning from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Using a heat press to create exciting, quick and easily achieved textile techniques, including bondaweb, plastics, pleating and weaving.
Practice techniques using a heat press with both transfer paints and dyes on a variety of fabric bases from polyesters to PVC.
How a heat press can be used to develop ideas through themes
Practice taking these techniques through the development and refining process
Mark making using a heat press for textile design



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
We offer 25% discount for trainee teachers, technicians, and those who are self-funding for this course. For more information please contact: dawn@textileskillscentre.com 




What to expect on the day:
Learn, practice and create a range of new and exciting techniques
How to link heat press techniques to artists and themes through creative practical workshops
Creating with a heat press at KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Using a heat press for mark making in which students can explore, investigate and express ideas related to their primary sources
Techniques and processes across all areas of study including constructed, printed, digital and fashion.
Using a heat press on and for constructed techniques.
Looking at refined ideas and final outcomes with exemplars
Looking at easily achievable themes.
Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications:‘students will be able to contextualize their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students will also evaluate the art, craft and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.’




What you take back with you:
A jammed packed range of samples, ideas and inspiration
Great, easily achievable ideas to enhance your teaching
Develop best practices in teaching and learning and be able to use these to create a dynamic course that is fast paced and engaging.
An awareness of available resources to support/expand your existing practice.
Make secure decisions and save time with gained knowledge and experience.
Plan the future with confidence.
Continued professional development.
We aim to ‘inspire, challenge and motivate every student, no matter what their level of ability, while supporting you in developing creative and engaging lessons.’ (Art and Design spec (AQA))



What is special about the Heat Press Techniques Course?
The Heat Press Techniques face-to-face course is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding. It is a great learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques, showing how these can be incorporated in lesson plans and delivered in a fun, inspiring and engaging way. You can ask questions direct to the course developer/leader, practice skills, create a sketchbook resource for the classroom and network with other teachers.



Course Developer and Leader: NICKY SIMPSON


Your course leader is NICKY SIMPSON, a contemporary textiles artist, who has 12 years teaching experience, heading up Fashion & Textiles at a school in Kent. She has taught Art & Design Textiles at GCSE and A Level, Design and Technology/Textiles at GCSE & A Level and BTEC Level 3 Fashion. 
Her last set of grades were: A Level 100% A-A*; GCSE 70% A-A* (100% A*-B). She had a previous 22-year career as a print designer and colourist, creating print ranges for the international market. For the past 8 years Nicky has been a workshop developer and leader for the online and F2F courses for Textile and Art teachers on behalf of the Textile Skills Centre, including pattern development. Nicky has mentored many graduate trainees, and now mentors many fellow teachers through the TSC mentorship programme.
Moderator’s comments:
“Textile candidates’ personal portfolios were brimming with ideas, experiments and references to textile and fashion designers as well as fine artists. Overall, the submission was exceptional in the engagement and industry and imaginative use of materials.’ 
'In Textiles, the standard of the work was outstanding…The course structure was strong. Finished pieces were often exciting and innovative. The individuality of the candidates was clearly seen in the diversity of colours, styles and techniques carefully annotated in work books and then displayed in the final outcomes.”
“The course gave candidates a very strong framework on which to build a response to the theme. Ideas were developed showing depth and thought so that the work of the highest achieving candidates was original, creative and in-depth.” 



What other teachers have said about Nicky's workshops:
'Having been to one of Nicky's workshops, I used one of her lessons and received an 'Outstanding' observation.'
'Superb day - so inspirational! So much covered and a LOT of new skills learnt. Thanks!!'
'Loads of info which was GREAT. All really useful & relevant. Brilliant starting point for newish Art & Design teacher. Thank you so much.'
'Fabulous presenter. Gave loads + loads of information and ideas. I feel really inspired! Loved the practical samples we did. Would highly recommend!
'A great course with lots of hands-on sampling. Great idea to hold it in a school which is much more realistic than an outside venue, gives ideas on taking creative inspiration back to the classroom'.
'Fantastic day, really useful and applicable to both Art and D&T subjects. Thanks!'







COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 195 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)
TSC give a 25% discount for ECT/NQTs, trainee teachers and those self-funding. Please contact for information.  
All of the Textile Skills Centre events are ticket only and payable IN ADVANCE. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and cheque/BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation. If you need an invoice sent to school please email us to request one. NB Textiles Skills Centre is NOT VAT registered.
PLEASE NOTE your booking confirmation and ticket will be emailed to both the delegate and person purchasing. If you do not receive your ticket it is most commonly caused by typing your email address incorrectly, or it is in your SPAM folder. Please check your booking carefully. It is VERY important that your school finance manager supplies your full name and PERSONAL SCHOOL email so that we are able to send you joining instructions and further details. If we only receive the ‘school office’ email address, we have found in the past that this delays information getting to you or information is not passed on. 
If you have any queries, please email us at: info@textileskillscentre.com, and include your phone number and/or email so that we can contact you easily.
*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF-FUNDING TEACHERS *
We offer 25% discount for trainee teachers, technicians, and teachers who are self-funding for this course. For more information please contact: dawn@textileskillscentre.com 

An Exciting Practical Face to Face Course working with a heat press, for anyone wanting to learn new textile skills and techniques.

Heat Press Techniques for Textiles (WATFORD)

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	<blockquote><p>Do you long for transforming your own thoughts and plans into genuine articles of clothing? Are you inspired in paying incredible costs for couture dresses? Do you experience issues discovering dream dresses that fit superbly?  Or would you like to get into fashion courses and the garments industry?  If yes, then the Diploma in Fashion Designing and Sewing is perfect for you!</p></blockquote>
<h3><strong>Description</strong><b> </b></h3>
<p>This serious course is for individuals who wish to start the study and routine with regards designing. It furnishes understudies with an establishment in the development and realistic skills essential for a profession in fashion design and related businesses. The course is instructed in two areas, one in mold configuration drawing and idea improvement, and the other in sewing and development techniques. Each segment is educated by a different educator, who covers essential aptitudes and expert practices. Points secured are incorporating shape, shading, and some examples of texture determination and materials; design drafting and hanging; drawing from the model and the motivation behind the plan outline; and the advancement of form ideas, research, and dress line improvement.</p>
<p>Whether you already have understood or have never grabbed a needle and string, this Diploma in Fashion Designing and Sewing is for you as long as you are passionate in this area. Moreover, this is your opportunity to consolidate your creativeness with recently learned specialized aptitudes to figure out how to create in vogue pieces of clothing for each event. We can help you make your own particular uncommon piece of clothing all the way, made to fit you.</p>
<h3><strong>Who is the course for?</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Professionals who have an experience in Dressmaking and Designing.</li>
<li>Beginners who have an interest in learning how to have a fashion, design and sewing career.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Entry Requirement</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.</li>
<li>Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.</li>
<li>Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Assessment: </strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful.</li>
<li>Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong> Certification:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24.</li>
<li>PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Why choose us?</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Affordable, engaging &amp; high-quality e-learning study materials;</li>
<li>Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts;</li>
<li>Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;</li>
<li>Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result;</li>
<li>The UK &amp; internationally recognised accredited qualification;</li>
<li>Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime;</li>
<li>The benefit of career advancement opportunities;</li>
<li>24/7 student support via email.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Career Path</strong></h3>
<p>The Diploma in Fashion Designing and Sewing will be very beneficial and helpful to design companies, professionals, and beginners who are in the fashion and garments industry.</p>
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					<td colspan="4">Module 01</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Deciding What Types Of Products To Create</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:30:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Pricing Your Products For Maximum Profits</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 02:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Selling Your Products</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 02</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Express Your Creativity with Clothing You Design Yourself!</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Planning Your Design</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Elements of Design</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Your Basic Block or Fitting</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:30:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Simple Variations on the Basic Block</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 03</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Maintaining Balance and Proportion</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Design with Fabric and Color</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Where to Find Inspiration for Your Designs</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Explore the World and Find Inspiration in Ethnic Fashions</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Look to the Past for Historic Inspiration</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Putting the Pieces Together</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 04</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>How To Make:  Pinky Thread Bear Pattern</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 03:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Merry Marionettes</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Safety Pin Holder</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:15:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Three Curtain Pulls</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:30:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Heart Sachet</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:30:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 05</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Whisk Broom Holder</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:15:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Towel Ring Holder</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:15:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Sewing Kit</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:30:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Square Sachet</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:30:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Small Pin Cushion</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:30:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Large Pin Cushion</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 01:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Mock Exam</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Mock Exam-Diploma in Fashion Designing and Sewing</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:20:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Final Exam</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Final Exam-Diploma in Fashion Designing and Sewing</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:20:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Order Your Certificates and Transcripts</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Order Your Certificates and Transcripts</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
				</tbody></table>

John Academy

Design & Technology Courses (DT)

Dressmaking

Fashion Design

Diploma in Fashion Designing and Sewing

<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">TEA &#39;N CHAT - &nbsp;</strong><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 18px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 18px;">Introducing AI in Textiles Education</span></strong></span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}' fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 18px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 18px;">&nbsp;</span></strong></span></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">A FUN AND FASCINATING ONLINE LIVE SESSION WITH ROY BALLAM</strong></p><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847);"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">19 MARCH 2024</strong></span></p><p style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847);"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">TIME: &nbsp;7-8pm&nbsp;</strong></span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}' fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847);"><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}' fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;FREE EVENT</strong></span></p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p lang="EN-GB" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847);"><span lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Artificial Intelligence is already here and being used in businesses and in schools. Become an AI expert and transform the way you and your colleagues can change the way you work.&nbsp;</span></p><p lang="EN-GB" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847);"><span lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Get ahead of the curve, keep up to date and join us for this <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">TEA &#39;N CHAT </em>with our very own techie geek ROY BALLAM, who will introduce the potential use of AI in textiles education.&nbsp;</span></p><p lang="EN-GB" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847);"><span lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You will see AI in action, demonstrating how different tools could save you time, support your planning and teaching, enhance pupil experience, and further your creativity. The pros and cons of AI will also be highlighted. Transform your teaching with AI tools, save time, and get creative!</span></p><p lang="EN-GB" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.847);"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The session will show how AI could help you:</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}' fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">create teaching schemes and lesson plans&nbsp;</em></li><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">explore subject specific knowledge&nbsp;</em></li><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">generate and explore ideas, concepts, themes and designers&nbsp;</em></li><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">write questions and assessment frameworks&nbsp;</em></li><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">unleash creativity in textile design, colour, styles and fashion. &nbsp;</em></li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This is a <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">&lsquo;must-attend&rsquo;</em>&nbsp;session for all those interested in AI (or just starting to discover its potential) and wishing to discover how it could be used in school. It is a stepping stone for the more in-depth&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Integrating AI in textiles education&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-GB" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">event being held on the 11 May 2024.</span></p></div><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">COURSE LEADER: &nbsp; ROY BALLAM</strong> &nbsp;<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">BA (Hons), MA, School Education Consultant</em></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/textiles-skills-centre/9b61b89b-c982-4dd2-b44b-0b22e86d67db/original.jpeg" style="width: 200px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: auto; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 200px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: auto; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable wysiwyg_padded_img_cls"></strong></p><p id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Roy</strong> works as a school education consultant, after leaving a leading charity as Managing Director and Head of Education.&nbsp;</p><p id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">He has been involved in numerous teaching and education programme, initiatives and publications, including those in the UK and internationally.&nbsp;</p><p id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">He is an experienced educational leader specialising in education management, training, resource development and research, and policy development and implementation. Throughout his career, he has used ICT to help bring subject-specific learning to life and support teachers through innovative, but pragmatic approaches. Roy originally trained as a food and textiles teacher and has been a GCSE moderator and A-level principal examiner.  &nbsp;</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-size: 16px;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The&nbsp;<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Textiles Skills Centre Associates</strong>&nbsp;are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea &#39;N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at:&nbsp;<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">info@textileskillscentre.com</strong></em></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(40, 50, 78); font-size: 16px;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">At the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. 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TEA 'N CHAT - LINDA HARVEY - Textile Artist
1 APRIL 2025
TIME: 7-8pm  
 FREE EVENT
This event is held on ZOOM, so please register to get the Zoom details.



Join us for a FREE Tea 'N Chat with Textile artist and teacher LINDA HARVEY who talks about her work.
We are excited to have the immensely talented mixed-media textile artist Linda Harvey join us for our April Tea 'N Chat event. With over 25 years of experience in both teaching and creating, Linda brings a deep well of knowledge and a true passion for her craft. As the Head of Textiles at Archbishop Holgate's School in York and a dedicated member of York Textile Artists and The Society for Embroidered Work, Linda's commitment to her art is truly inspiring.
Linda’s artwork is a mesmerizing fusion of rustic textures and innovative techniques. Drawing inspiration from her travels, she transforms photographs into expressive, abstract textile creations. Her work beautifully reflects her love for color and texture, incorporating elements such as hand-felted backgrounds, free-motion embroidery, intricate layering, and rust dyeing.

Follow Linda here:

Artists Website: https://www.lindaharveytextiles.co.uk/

Artists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindaharveytextiles/




LINDA HARVEY  Textile Artist and Head of Textiles at Archbishop Colgate School, York

Linda studied Textiles and Surface Design at University Centre Somerset, graduating in 1994. She is a textile artist and Head of Textiles at a York secondary school and a member of York Textile Artists and The Society for Embroidered Work, which promotes and supports the best in stitched art worldwide.
The inspiration for her work mainly comes from the places she visits, taking photographs of anything that catches her eye. These photographs give a starting point from which her work evolves, often working on several pieces at a time, as she enjoys an expressive and experimental way of working.
Linda is inspired by rustic textures and the ageing process, drawn to anything corroded and tarnished and immediately seeing how it can be turned into a textile art piece. Colour and texture are the key elements in her work.



The Textiles Skills Centre Associates are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea 'N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed.
We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at: info@textileskillscentre.com
At the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. If you are able to support us with a donation, however small, this will help to enhance the work we are doing.
You can donate using the DONATION button below which will take you to the Paypal donations page, or select an amount when you book the event. All donations gratefully received.
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<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">AMERICAN SMOCKING WITH NICKY SIMPSON</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">ONLINE ON-DEMAND</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">FEES:</strong>&nbsp; FULL COURSE &pound;35</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">WHAT THE COURSE IS ALL ABOUT:</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">A great new short course, led by textile artist&nbsp;<strong id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">NICKY SIMPSON</strong>. This course introduces you to 11 smocking designs and teaches you how to create American Smocking, an exciting and original textile skill that is formed with just a needle and thread!</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This short course is suitable for anyone, and especially for those new to textiles. You may be a teacher wanting to up-skill, a student who wants to further your current knowledge, or anyone who would like to be more creative with very limited equipment!</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">WHAT TO EXPECT:</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This is a comprehensive course which offers a series of 6 short video tutorials, where you can practice alongside Nicky, working at your own pace. Each video can be paused and rewound. There are also step-by-step guides, 11 downloadable smocking templates and tips.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Video Tutorial 1: &nbsp;Introduction &amp; Equipment<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Video Tutorial 2: Materials<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Video Tutorial 3:&nbsp;<span id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(16, 24, 64);">Practice Stitches</span>
<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Video Tutorial 4: Practice Sample<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Video Tutorial 5: Templates<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Video Tutorial 6: Get Creative!</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">WHAT YOU WILL NEED:</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;" type="disc" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-top:0cm;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#595959;'><span style='font-size: 16px; line-height: 107%; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-size:16px;line-height:107%;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;'>Fabric: A cotton-based fabric to do trails</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#595959;'><span style='font-size: 16px; line-height: 107%; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-size:16px;line-height:107%;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;'>Fabric: for creating your smocking</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#595959;'><span style='font-size: 16px; line-height: 107%; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-size:16px;line-height:107%;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;'>Hand sewing needle&nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#595959;'><span style='font-size: 16px; line-height: 107%; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-size:16px;line-height:107%;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;'>Thread to match the colour of your fabric</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#595959;'><span style='font-size: 16px; line-height: 107%; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-size:16px;line-height:107%;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;'>Fabric scissors</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#595959;'><span style='font-size: 16px; line-height: 107%; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-size:16px;line-height:107%;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;'>Ruler</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#595959;'><span style='font-size: 16px; line-height: 107%; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-size:16px;line-height:107%;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;'>Pencil or tailors chalk or dressmakers&rsquo; pencil for dark fabrics</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#595959;'><span style='font-size: 16px; line-height: 107%; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-size:16px;line-height:107%;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;'>Plain paper to draw up templates</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(89, 89, 89); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#595959;'><span style='font-size: 16px; line-height: 107%; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;' fr-original-style='font-size:16px;line-height:107%;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;'>Templates for each design are available to download</span></li></ul><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">LEARNING OUTCOMES:</strong></p><ul type="disc" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Learn and practice a new and exciting skill.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Develop confidence and enhance your skills with just a needle and thread!</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Create exciting smocking designs that can be used for fashion, interiors or accessories</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">A creative activity that will aid your wellbeing by improving your concentration, memory and problem solving.</li></ul>

AMERICAN SMOCKING WITH NICKY SIMPSON
ONLINE ON-DEMAND
FEES: FULL COURSE £35



WHAT THE COURSE IS ALL ABOUT:
A great new short course, led by textile artist NICKY SIMPSON. This course introduces you to 11 smocking designs and teaches you how to create American Smocking, an exciting and original textile skill that is formed with just a needle and thread!



WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:
This short course is suitable for anyone, and especially for those new to textiles. You may be a teacher wanting to up-skill, a student who wants to further your current knowledge, or anyone who would like to be more creative with very limited equipment!



WHAT TO EXPECT:
This is a comprehensive course which offers a series of 6 short video tutorials, where you can practice alongside Nicky, working at your own pace. Each video can be paused and rewound. There are also step-by-step guides, 11 downloadable smocking templates and tips.
Video Tutorial 1: Introduction & Equipment
Video Tutorial 2: Materials
Video Tutorial 3: Practice Stitches

Video Tutorial 4: Practice Sample
Video Tutorial 5: Templates
Video Tutorial 6: Get Creative!



WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Fabric: A cotton-based fabric to do trails
Fabric: for creating your smocking
Hand sewing needle
Thread to match the colour of your fabric
Fabric scissors
Ruler
Pencil or tailors chalk or dressmakers’ pencil for dark fabrics
Plain paper to draw up templates
Templates for each design are available to download



LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Learn and practice a new and exciting skill.
Develop confidence and enhance your skills with just a needle and thread!
Create exciting smocking designs that can be used for fashion, interiors or accessories
A creative activity that will aid your wellbeing by improving your concentration, memory and problem solving.

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Introduction to American Smocking textiles technique, lead by NICKY SIMPSON. 

American Smocking (Online On-Demand Course)

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<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><b data-stringify-type="bold" style="color: rgb(209, 210, 211); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(209, 210, 211);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Welcome to Tailoring and Alterations Training Program: Skill Enhancement. In this course, you&#39;ll learn:<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></b></p><ol style="color: rgb(209, 213, 219); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(209, 213, 219);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--tw-prose-bold);">Introduction to Tailoring:</strong></p><ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Gain a foundational understanding of tailoring principles and techniques.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Explore the history and evolution of tailoring in the context of fashion and garment construction.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn about different fabrics, their properties, and how they influence tailoring choices.</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--tw-prose-bold);">Sewing Machine Essentials:</strong></p><ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Familiarize yourself with various types of sewing machines and their functionalities.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Master the operation of sewing machines, including threading, tension adjustment, and troubleshooting common issues.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Develop proficiency in choosing the right sewing machine for different tasks.</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--tw-prose-bold);">Basic Sewing Techniques:</strong></p><ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Acquire fundamental sewing skills, including straight stitching, zigzag stitching, and basting.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn how to read and interpret sewing patterns.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Practice precision and attention to detail in stitching seams, hems, and edges.</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--tw-prose-bold);">Altering Tops and Shirts:</strong></p><ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Explore techniques for altering the fit and style of tops and shirts.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understand the principles of taking measurements and making adjustments for a tailored fit.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn how to modify necklines, sleeves, and darts to achieve desired alterations.</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--tw-prose-bold);">Altering Pants and Skirts:</strong></p><ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dive into the intricacies of altering pants and skirts to enhance fit and style.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Master techniques for adjusting waistbands, hem lengths, and pant legs.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Explore methods for modifying pleats, pockets, and closures.</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--tw-prose-bold);">Advanced Alterations:</strong></p><ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Elevate your skills with advanced alteration techniques for complex garments.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tackle intricate projects involving multiple components and intricate designs.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn to work with specialty fabrics and handle challenging alterations with confidence.</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--tw-prose-bold);">Special Projects:</strong></p><ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Apply your newfound skills to creative and unique projects.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Undertake custom projects such as designing and creating personalized garments.</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Showcase your creativity and innovation in tailoring through hands-on, project-based learning.</li></ul></li></ol>

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Crafting Threads: Advanced Diploma in Sewing and Textile Artistry

<p>Explore the sculptural possibilities of knitting using simple techniques, with both conventional yarns and experimental materials.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Creating 3D forms with ordinary knitting needles, plus circular and double pointed needles</li>
<li>Building structures with multiples</li>
<li>Shaping forms with a felting needle</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>There will be demonstrations of knitting and needle felting techniques, advice on fillings for soft sculpture, and a discussion on combining plaster to textiles.&nbsp; The class also includes a worksheet and PowerPoint presentation showing to inspire further ideas after the session.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>All levels of ability are welcome.&nbsp; The workshop is aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles or mixed media sculpture, wishing to explore the artistic potential of knitting.&nbsp; The emphasis is on creating experimental samples, rather than a finished piece.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Materials and equipment: -</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>&nbsp;</strong><em>Knitting needles or crochet hooks, </em>ideally to match the size of the yarn; plus double pointed knitting needles if you have them.</li>
<li><em>Yarn,</em> any conventional knitting yarn, although thicker yarns such as 4ply, DK, Arun, Chunky and Super Chunky, would work best.&nbsp; Also string, jute or garden twine, and felting yarns if you have them.</li>
<li><em>Scissors,</em> for cutting threads</li>
<li><em>Internet access,</em> with a microphone and webcam.&nbsp; Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

Rosina Godwin

Knitting

Knitted Sculpture is an experimental workshop focusing on making three dimensional pieces using simple techniques.

Knitted Sculpture

<p>Inspired by Pop Art and the graphic design of protest art, Neon Knitting uses Dayglo yarns to create bold designs using simple techniques:-</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Knitting stripes with knit &amp; purl patterns</li>
<li>Combining open and raised effects to create bold patterns</li>
<li>Adding fabric to knitting</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The session includes a worksheet, knitting demonstrations, plus a PowerPoint presentation covering ways to create your fabrics, using simple mark making and basic silk screen printing.&nbsp; There will also be examples to inspire further exploration after the session.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles and soft sculpture, the workshop examines the artistic potential of knitting.&nbsp; The emphasis is on creating experimental samples, rather than a finished piece, although techniques can be adapted to create a garment, accessory or household object.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>What attendees will need: -</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Knitting needles or crochet hooks.</li>
<li>Yarns, any will do, but bright and neon colours if you have them.</li>
<li>Several small stitch holders or safety pins.</li>
<li>Basic sewing kit, scissors, large eyed needles and embroidery threads.</li>
<li>Internet access, with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

Experimental knitting workshop, combining neon yarns with simple geometric designs to create a bold statement!

Neon Knits

Early Bird Workshop Ticket

<p>Knitting the Rainbow is an experimental knitting workshop using simple techniques to explore colour:-</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Using colour to express mood and atmosphere.</li>
<li>Exploring basic colour theory, to knit stripes and blocks of colour.</li>
<li>Creating a knitted patchwork.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The session includes a worksheet, knitting demonstrations, plus a PowerPoint presentation covering plus graduation dyeing with Procion MX Cold Water dyes.&nbsp; There will also be a range of samples, to inspire further exploration after the session.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles and soft sculpture, the workshop examines the artistic potential of knitting.&nbsp; The emphasis is on creating experimental samples, rather than a finished piece, although techniques can be adapted to create a garment, accessory or household object.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>What attendees will need: -</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Knitting needles or crochet hooks.</li>
<li>Yarns, any will do, but bright rainbow shades if possible.</li>
<li>Several small stitch holders or safety pins.</li>
<li>Basic sewing kit, scissors, large eyed needles and embroidery threads.</li>
<li>Internet access, with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>
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Experimental knitting workshop using free knitting techniques to explore colour, and dyeing your own yarns using Procion MX dyes.

Knitting the Rainbow

<p>Explore the creative potential of knitting to make artwork and sculpture, using simple techniques and unconventional materials.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Knitting with unconventional materials (wire, garden twine, string), fancy and neon yarns</li>
<li>Making yarns from strips of fabric, plastic and paper</li>
<li>Threading beads, buttons or fabric onto the yarn</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>There will be demonstrations of knitting and yarn making techniques, and discussions on applying experimental materials such as paper pulp and acrylic gel.&nbsp; The class includes a worksheet and PowerPoint presentation, plus samples and demonstrations to inspire further ideas for after the session.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>All levels of ability are welcome.&nbsp; The workshop is aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles or mixed media sculpture, wishing to explore the artistic potential of knitting.&nbsp; The emphasis is on creating experimental samples, rather than a finished piece.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Materials and equipment: -</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em style="color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -0.05px;">Knitting needles or crochet hooks,</em><span style="color: var(--text); letter-spacing: -0.05px;"> ideally larger sized needles or hooks 6mm or more</span></li>
<li><em>Yarn,</em> any conventional knitting yarn, plus string, garden twine, braid, thin ribbon or lace, gift wrap tape, etc., could be used as an experimental yarn</li>
<li><em>Plastic bags,</em> carrier bags and clean food wrappers such as bread bags or frozen food bags</li>
<li><em>Fabric</em>, a closely woven cotton fabric, jersey T-shirt fabric, or an unwanted garment</li>
<li><em>Paper,</em> newspaper, brown paper, tissue paper, old wrapping paper, etc</li>
<li><em>Beads, buttons, sequins, small scraps of fabric,</em> anything which can be threaded onto a yarn</li>
<li><em>Scissors,</em> for both fabric and paper</li>
<li><em>Hand Needles,</em> preferably large-eyed tapestry needles</li>
<li><em>Thread,</em> for hand sewing</li>
<li><em>Internet access,</em> with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

Material Adventures in Knitting is an experimental workshop exploring the potential of simple techniques and unconventional materials.

Material Adventures in Knitting

<p>The workshop explores the exciting textural properties of felt, using basic knitting techniques and experimental materials.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Playing with colour and pattern</li>
<li>Using simple knitting techniques to create embossed effects</li>
<li>Combining felting yarn with none felting yarn to produce unusual textures</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>There will be demonstrations of the knitting techniques, plus a discussion on the felting properties of different sheep breeds, and various wet felting methods.&nbsp; <em>&nbsp;The workshop will focus on using pre-made yarns, and therefore will not be covering spinning with raw fibres.</em></p>
<p>All levels of ability are welcome.&nbsp; &nbsp;The class includes a worksheet, samples and a PowerPoint presentation, to inspire further ideas for after the session.</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Materials and equipment: -</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em>Knitting needles or crochet hooks</em></li>
<li><em>Felting yarn,</em> 100% wool is usually the best &ndash; check the label to see if it says suitable for felting. However avoid Superwash wool which is designed not to felt.</li>
<li><em>Yarn,</em> conventional yarn, plus fine string, twine, thin ribbon or lace, embroidery threads</li>
<li><em>Scissors,</em> for cutting yarns</li>
<li><em>Hand Needles,</em> preferably large-eyed tapestry needles (optional)</li>
<li><em>Thread,</em> for hand sewing, could be wool or any other fibre (optional)</li>
<li><em>Internet access,</em> with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

Exploring the unique texture of felted knitting to create art, sculpture and many other practical purposes!

Felted Knitting

<p>Inspired by the body, the workshop explores creating simple 3D shapes and biomorphic forms.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Playing with colour and texture</li>
<li>Making apertures and adding removable appendages</li>
<li>Soft sculpture and experimental fillings</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The session includes a worksheet and PowerPoint presentation, plus samples and demonstrations to inspire further ideas for after the session.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles and soft sculpture, the workshop examines the artistic potential of knitting. The emphasis is on creating a small experimental piece (which can be completed after class) &ndash; however many of the techniques could be adapted to create a garment, accessory or household object.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>What attendees will need: -</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em>Knitting needles,</em> double pointed knitting needles and conventional knitting needles or crochet hooks.</li>
<li><em>Yarns,</em> any will do, but bright and neon colours if you have them, plus any with interesting textures.</li>
<li><em>Stuffing</em>, conventional polyester cushion stuffing, woollen fleece or shredded paper.</li>
<li><em>Haberdasheries,</em> including ribbon, sequins, beads, buttons, felt, etc to decorate your piece.</li>
<li><em>Basic sewing kit,</em> scissors, large eyed needles and embroidery threads.</li>
<li><em>Internet access,</em> with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>

Knit your own imaginary creature, while exploring both colour and texture using simple knitting techniques!

Knitting Imaginary Creatures

<p>Decaying Structures in Knitting is an experimental knitting workshop, exploring ways to create holes and open surfaces using simple hand knitting techniques.&nbsp; Exploiting the properties of the fibre, the session will also look at creating eroded surfaces using both heat and chemicals methods.</p>
<ul>
<li>Creating loose structures with large needles</li>
<li>Making patterns and random holes using casting on and off techniques</li>
<li>Using a heat gun to produce an eroded surface on synthetic materials</li>
<li>Applying devor&eacute; paste to knitting to create both textural and colour effects</li>
</ul>
<p>There will be demonstrations of knitting and yarn making techniques, plus a worksheet, PowerPoint presentation and samples to inspire further ideas after the session.</p>
<p>All levels of ability are welcome. The workshop is aimed at anyone with an interest in textiles or mixed media sculpture, wishing to explore the artistic potential of knitting. The emphasis is on creating experimental samples, rather than a finished piece.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Materials and equipment: -</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em>Yarn,</em> any conventional knitting yarn</li>
<li><em>Knitting needles or crochet hooks,</em> to match the size of your yarn, plus larger or jumbo sized needles if you have them.</li>
<li><em>Scissors,</em> for cutting yarns</li>
<li><em>Large eyed sewing needle</em></li>
<li><em>Internet access,</em> with a microphone and webcam. Please only book is you are able to attend in real time.</li>
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Explore creating holes and open structures using both conventional and experimental knitting processes.

Decaying Structures in Knitting

<p><strong>Level 5 Diploma in Sewing QLS endorsed</strong></p><p>Looking for an easy way to learn to sew from the comfort of your own home? You'll learn everything about sewing, from the types of sewing machines, sewing supplies and products, threads, hand stitches, hems, and much more, upon course completion of our QLS Endorsed Level 5 Diploma in Sewing. The quality of our first-class course is uncompromising for both you and us. You will be taught the richest materials from this exquisite sewing course, enabling you to open up a vast world of opportunities to grasp and gain success. This QLS-endorsed premium Sewing course has intensive study modules, dedicated tutor assistance, customer support, flexible learning opportunities and a globally recognised certification. Thus, completing our Sewing course will give you limitless options anywhere and everywhere since the value of QLS-endorsed qualification is relatively high!! For the price point, this course is an absolute steal! It's an investment you do not want to miss out on!</p><p><strong>Why Learn with us: </strong></p><p>As one of the leading e-learning service providers globally, we strive to provide all our learners with the best e-learning experience possible that can make a real difference in their career progression.</p><p><strong>Our Service for the </strong><strong>Sewing</strong><strong> Includes:</strong></p><ul><li>Intensive Study Notes</li><li>Tutor Support</li><li>Customer Support</li><li>Assignment Help</li><li>QLS Endorsed Certificate</li><li>24/7 Learning Portal Access</li><li>Widely Compatible Study Materials</li></ul><p><strong>Course Curriculum of </strong><strong>Sewing</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Module 01:</strong> Knowing Your Sewing Machine</li><li><strong>Module 02:</strong> Types of Sewing Machine</li><li><strong>Module 03:</strong> Sewing Supplies and Products</li><li><strong>Module 04:</strong> Threads</li><li><strong>Module 05:</strong> Fabric Basics and Common Stitches</li><li><strong>Module 06:</strong> Working with Patterns</li><li><strong>Module 07:</strong> Cutting, Marking and Getting Ready to Sew</li><li><strong>Module 08:</strong> Sewing a Seam</li><li><strong>Module 09:</strong> Hand Stitches</li><li><strong>Module 10:</strong> Hems</li><li><strong>Module 11:</strong> Sewing Machine Maintenance</li><li><strong>Module 12:</strong> T-Shirts</li><li><strong>Module 13:</strong> Baby Blankets</li></ul><p><strong>Assessment &amp; Certification</strong></p><p>Learners must submit a comprehensive summarised assignment on all the units that our expert tutor will assess if all the learning outcomes are met as per the standard set by QLS. After the quality check, the learner will receive the Sewing certificate.</p><p><strong>Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme</strong></p><p>An endorsed certificate will be issued to learners at the course's end to recognise course completion. Provided that the learner completes all course assessments, he or she can claim a certificate.</p><p><strong>Endorsement:</strong></p><p>QLS endorsed this certified course as a highly qualified, non-regulated provision and training programme. There will be a trainer to answer all your questions, including your progression routes into further higher education.</p><h2>
        
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                                        10 CPD hours / points
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                                            Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
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                            <p>Our course is open to everyone. This <strong>Level 5 Diploma in Sewing QLS endorsed</strong>is ideal for those who aspire to gain in-depth knowledge &amp; efficient skills to embark into the relevant sector as a promising potential.</p>
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                            <p>There are no formal requirements needed for this <strong>Level 5 Diploma in Sewing QLS-endorsed</strong> course. So, learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol in this course.</p>
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                            <p>Here are the professions that directly need basic sewing skills, with the average salary per year:</p><ul><li>Seamstress/Tailor : £15,000 to £30,000</li><li>Fashion Designer : £20,000 to £60,000</li><li>Costume Designer : £20,000 to £45,000</li><li>Textile Designer : £20,000 to £45,000</li><li>Pattern Maker : £20,000 to £35,000</li><li>Clothing Alteration Specialist : £15,000 to £25,000</li></ul>
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