23 Educators providing Courses in Coventry

Gill Arnold Dressmaking Training

gill arnold dressmaking training

West Midlands

I live and work in Solihull and am married with two boys. I have an obsessive love of sewing, which has driven my career through a wide range of sewing related experiences. I came from a family of sewers and from a very early age was encouraged to be creative. My love of embroidery and needlework led me to pursue a career in teaching. I attended a specialist needlework and home economics teacher training College in Liverpool. I always enjoyed "hands on work" and gained experience working with an expert team of fitting and alteration seamstresses at an exclusive dress shop the summer I finished at Liverpool. I wanted a creative career, so I applied for the position of wardrobe assistant at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. This was a wonderful work experience, sewing fabulous fabrics and making a diverse range of costumes. The theatre wardrobe mistress encouraged me to continue studying and I enrolled for a City and Guilds course. Although theatre working hours were long, they were flexible and I could study and work full time. I achieved merit for City and Guilds Creative Studies; two years later I received a distinction in Fashion and Design and won the year prize. My qualifications and experience opened another career opportunity in the fashion industry. I wanted to work fewer hours and the job I was offered provided training in production planning and buying. Working regular hours I decided to think again about the teaching career I had abandoned. I was employed by Birmingham Adult Education Department to work in evenings teaching Embroidery and Needlework. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching, so when I married and the family arrived I gave up full time work in industry. I returned to college, updated my teaching qualifications and became a part time teacher In the early 90's I wrote the Tailoring Programme for the West Midlands Access Foundation, later used by Open College Network. By 1996 I was determined to offer my own courses, now known as Gill Arnold Dressmaking Training. In 1997 I became Sewing World magazine's pattern specialist. Over 20 years teaching has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge to produce articles on patterns and fitting. I have also written for Sew Today and American publications. With the support of the sewing industry I enjoy being a regular exhibitor at shows all over the country including the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. My yearly programme provides a full range of sewing events, exhibitions, seminars, cloth sales, trips and courses.

Park Lane Fencing Limited

park lane fencing limited

West Midlands,

Park Lane Fencing Ltd are the nationwide & Birmingham market leaders in the supply and installation of permanent fencing and gates . Formed in 1996, over the past 25 years we have established our commercial fencing business as a dynamic forward thinking fencing contractor, with highly customer lead approach. We can manufacture, supply and install a range high-quality commercial fencing and gates to your specification at our Small Heath, Birmingham residence. Over the years we have established ourselves as more than just specialist Fencing Contractors in the Midlands. Gate Manufacturing Our in-house fabrication facility, enables us to manufacture gate products to your specific requirements and gives us control of lead times to site. Products can be hot dip galvanised or galvanised and powder coated to any colour of your choice. APPLY FOR A QUOTATION A Team of Skilled Fencing Contractors We have a large team of 35 professional and highly experienced staff who are always available for advice and consultation, as well as project installation. We offer free site surveys and quotes and can make the best recommendations for your commercial fencing needs. During busy periods and for large jobs with tight deadlines we have another 20 sub-contractors who we know and trust and work with regularly. As well as being highly knowledgeable and skilled, all of our team are helpful and friendly and will go the extra mile to make sure our clients are happy with their fencing solutions. "We have worked on various different fencing projects where Parklane Fencing have always performed above and beyond our expectations." STEVEN SMITH - MD, BENNIMAN Fencing Suppliers in Birmingham All of our fencing Installations at Park Lane Fencing are carried out by our highly skilled and experienced installation teams. All of our operatives have all received the required health and safety training and Park Lane Fencing is a CHAS registered company. Our Clients include: Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Schools, Building Contractors, Developers etc - the list goes on. We are one of Birmingham’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of Commercial Fencing. Whether it’s an installation of Timber Fencing or you wish to enquire about our high-quality Security Fencing - we can provide you with a fencing solution.