Creative experiences courses

Furniture design & maker's long course

Worcestershire - Next course on 14th September 2020

£15795

Who is our long courses aimed at? Our long course is aimed at students aspiring to design and make bespoke furniture to professional standards – either for their own enjoyment or to develop a career as a professional furniture designer/maker:- Students training or re-training for a new career - we offer a vocational course which is an alternative to university; we take students from aged 18 upwards and we teach you not only how to design and make fine, hand-crafted furniture, but teach you the business skills needed to start...

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The 16 week course - the ultimate fast-track fine furniture making skills & techniques course. Train to professional standard in only 16 weeks

East Sussex - Next course on 24th August 2020

£8850

This is the unique opportunity to acquire the critical skill-sets that are required to make exceptional furniture to a professional standard in the shortest time possible. Maximum Learning ~ Minimum Time ~ Affordable Price Although this course is perfect for the absolute beginner it is also completely suitable for the keen amateur or professional who has been working with wood for many years but who wants to raise their game to make high quality furniture. Whatever level or experience you might have, the starting point will be the same, you...

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A textile journey through China

- Next course on 9th June 2020

£6195

Join Pat Archibald on Stitchtopia’s first tour to China - an enchanting land of contrasts whose textile traditions can be traced back thousands of years. This unique 14-night tour is a wonderful opportunity to experience China’s iconic sights including the Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Terracotta Warriors and Shanghai’s futuristic skyline, whilst immersing yourself in the fascinating culture, customs and exquisite textile heritage of extraordinary dynasties.

Textiles of Japan & the Festival of Quilts

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Textiles of Japan & the Festival of Quilts

Kanto - Next course on 13th January 2020

£5199

Join Pat Archibald on an extraordinary journey to the Land of the Rising Sun! A fascinating fusion of old and new, Japan’s soaring skyscrapers and high-tech innovation sit side by side with historical pagodas and traditional shrines. A country with deep-rooted cultural and religious beliefs, Japan also has a long history of textile excellence – making this tour the trip of a lifetime for quilters, patchwork and embroidery aficionados alike. As you visit Tokyo, Takayama, Kyoto and Fukuoka, you’ll explore cultural sights, meet local crafts people and take in the...

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Textile Impressions of India

Suffolk - Next course on 24th January 2020

£4995

This textile holiday will capture your imagination and introduce you to the colourful textiles and cultural wonders of India. We’ll enjoy the Republic Day parade in Delhi, travel on India’s fastest train to Agra and, the highlight of the tour for some, visit the Taj Mahal. In Jaipur we’ll take part in a block printing workshop and in Udaipur we’ll visit a foundation set up to teach women patchwork, applique and embroidery skills. In Ahmedabad we visit the Calico Museum, the premier textile museum of India and not forgetting, of...

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The Rocky Mountaineer & Calgary's Festival of Quilts

- Next course on 16th May 2020

£4745

Indulge your stitching passions with two full days of workshops in Anne Dale’s ‘My Sewing Room’, and a truly memorable visit to Calgary’s wonderful Festival of Quilts.

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Textile sensations of South Korea

- Next course on 6th April 2020

£4599

South Korea has a long history of making and designing textiles. On this tour we’ll explore this history, through hands-on workshops with local experts and visits to national embroidery, textile and quilt art museums. We’ll also explore many other aspects of this fascinating country; royal palaces, traditional villages and Buddhist shrines combine in this itinerary with fantastic gardens and scenic coastlines to create a tour that will intrigue and amaze at every turn.

Business Set up Course in Luxury Candle Making - Residential in Central Antibes, France

Cote d'Azur

£3750

Professional Business Complete - 6 Day Course – Learning the Art of Candle Design and Making as a Business. This amazing creative "one on one" personal tuition course gives you a detailed view of how to set up a profitable Candle Making Business, staying with Jane in her amazing apartment in Central Antibes. You will learn ... Types of waxes – their usage and "how to guide". Understanding wicks – the wrong size wick can transform your beautiful design into a badly burning mess Health and Safety – extremely important...

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Soft furnishings - AMUSF Certificate in Essential Soft Furnishings

Hertfordshire - Next course on 11th September 2020

£3500

The AMUSF Essential Soft Furnishings course is a one-year, one-day per week part-time course that covers the essentials for making bespoke curtains, blinds and cushions that may enable you to start a successful soft furnishings business. Accredited by the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers, this course leads to a professional certificated qualification that have been designed for those wishing to work within the furniture, furnishings and interiors industry or who may wish to start their own business. The AMUSF Essential Soft Furnishings qualification is a one-year program designed...

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Upholstery - AMUSF Diploma

Hertfordshire - Next course on 7th September 2020

£3500

The Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers (AMUSF) Diploma course is a three stage program that can be studied part-time over either a two or three year period. Designed to develop and give a greater range of practical skills allowing you to work on antique as well as mid-century modern furniture, from a simple drop-in dining chair seat to large traditionally upholstered armchairs, as well as developing a greater range of tailoring skills required for mid-century furniture. Working alongside other students you will start your practical work on exercise...