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Learn how to develop, sketch and make your fashion ideas, gather inspiration, explore line, shape, colour and texture and cut, fold, pin and sew your own items!

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Tartan design (Digital) E-course

Tartan design (Digital) E-course

Live online tuition

- Next course on 17th July 2020

Want to try something new a try your hand at tartan design? This course will consist of 2-hour tutorials over two-sessions - 4-hour on-line tutorial in total. This course will be using Zoom conferencing. The first part of the course will start by giving you an introduction to tartan and the design process. Over the course, I will present my tartan portfolio and explain how tartan can reflect modernity and freshness in modern tartans. I'll introduce you to various design tools and give you ideas on how to develop your...

2 day millinery masterclass: create your very own headdresses and fascinators

2 day millinery masterclass: create your very own headdresses and fascinators

Live online tuition

Join us at our live online course! Would you like to learn how to create your very own headpieces, fascinators… transforming them into unique jewel headresses? …or perhaps you’re passionate about hats, fascinators, headdresses and would like to start learning more about the art of millinery! Who is this course for? This course is suitable for all abilities: • Beginners who would like to make headdresses for an upcoming event • People who would like to start out in the world of millinery • Professionals in millinery and fashion who...

Introduction to pattern cutting at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

Introduction to pattern cutting at the Mary Ward Centre (concessions available)

In-person course

This course will teach you the essentials of flat pattern cutting such as how to lay a block on paper and to make pattern adaptions to realise your own designs. This course has different elements in each term: Term 1 - skirt block. Term 2 - trouser block. Term 3 - bodice block. Who is this course for This course is for anyone who has an interest in fashion who wants to learn to make their own blocks and patterns for dressmaking. It is beneficial to have some sewing machine...

1 Day Leather Tote or Hobo Bag Making Course

1 Day Leather Tote or Hobo Bag Making Course

In-person course

A great opportunity to learn how to sew a high end fully lined chrome dyed leather tote or hobo bag from scratch using one of our RJ Leather Studio patterns. We’ll walk you through all the steps needed to create a professional handbag, teaching you how to use a pattern, sew on industrial sewing machines and all the tips and tricks to sewing leather. With over 10 years of working in the accessories industry, having worked in Paris and London for numerous fashion houses and sucessfully run her own handbag...

Sandal Making Italian Style

Sandal Making Italian Style

In-person course

Northamptonshire - Next course on 25th July 2020

Ever wondered how to make your own bespoke sandals that fit your feet? Then you have found the right course. Design and handmake your own bespoke sandals using traditional methods and tools. Made to fit your feet no matter how slim, wide, small or large size. Bunions? Not a problem, position the straps to fit. No sewing machine or hand stitching used in this workshop.

Millinery workshop: silk flower headpiece

Millinery workshop: silk flower headpiece

In-person course

Worcestershire - Next course on 18th July 2020

Workshop details: Create your own silk flower headpiece with Kerry Kernan Millinery on this one day millinery workshop. Come and learn how to create your own beautiful headpiece with a completely individual silk flower designed by you! This workshop will teach you how to design your flower, make your template, cut and shape your petals, assemble the 3D flower (along with leaves and bud) and then attach securely to a headband. If you are interested in this workshop but cannot make these dates, please get in touch and I will...

3hr 1 to 1 machine knitting courses

3hr 1 to 1 machine knitting courses

In-person course

Northamptonshire

At All Knitted, Claire runs courses to suit your needs from complete beginner to advanced lessons. The courses are 1 to 1 so you get all the attention you need, you can ask as many questions as you like and Claire will teach you completely at your pace. You can bring your own machine or use one of the Knitting School's, its completely up to you. All domestic machine tuition are catered for including: Silver Reed, Knitmaster, Brother, Passap and industrial Dubied & Stoll machines. DesignaKnit 8 & 9 tuition...

Millinery workshop: Two Day Silk Button Hat with Silk Rose

Millinery workshop: Two Day Silk Button Hat with Silk Rose

In-person course

Worcestershire - Next course on 18th July 2020

Come and learn how to create your own vintage style silk button hat with its own hand painted silk rose on this two day millinery course. Workshop details: This workshop will show you how to ‘block’ the fabric over the button hat block, how to wire the edge and how to trim the edge with Petersham ribbon. Hat elastic will be added so that it can be worn securely. The hat will have a lining inside which can be complementary or why not go for something striking underneath! The rose...

Colour explosion: Africa - interiors and fashion

Colour explosion: Africa - interiors and fashion

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 17th July 2020

Colour Explosion: Africa. Lucy Renshaw will be hosting and running this amazing one off day, focusing on colour and pattern for fashion and interiors, inspired by African fabrics. Collaborating with Zuri Djan from Oshun, who has an extensive range of beautiful African fabrics suitable for Interiors and dress making. The day will include pattern and texture theory, which will inspire you for Interior Design and Fashion. Make a simple smock top and some Interior products, either a lamp or cushion. If colour and pattern makes you nervous, there will be...

4 hour leather clutch bag taster course

4 hour leather clutch bag taster course

In-person course

This is a fabulous introduction to working with leather. The clutch bag is a perfect size for an Ipad or evening bag. It’s really versatile and a super handy size. On this course everything will be pre prepared for you so we will have cut all the leather, lining and stabilisers ready for you to be shown how to assemble it. Key Skills learned in this course How to score onto leather How to use stabilisers How to use different tools for cutting leather How to insert a zip How...

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