Fashion design courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Tartan design (Digital) e-course

Live online course

- Next course on 27th January 2021

£60

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...

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...

1 Day Bag Making Course - 10 design options

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1 Day Bag Making Course - 10 design options

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 1st February 2021

£149

A great opportunity to learn how to sew a high end fully lined chrome dyed leather bag from scratch using one of our RJ Leather Studio patterns with 10 design options to choose from. With over 10 years of working in the accessories industry, having worked in Paris and London for numerous fashion houses and successfully run her own handbag brand. Rebecca is open to sharing all her knowledge and expertise with you on this one day course. When you arrive all of the components for your bag will be...

A great opportunity to learn how to sew a high end fully lined chrome dyed leather bag from scratch using one of our RJ Leather Studio patterns with 10 design...

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4 hour leather clutch bag taster course

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 11th February 2021

£60

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...

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....

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Sandal Making Italian Style

In-person course

Northamptonshire - Next course on 27th January 2021

£135

Ever wondered how to make your own bespoke sandals that fit your feet? Then you have found the right course. If you like a challenge then you will enjoy sandalmaking. Design and handmake your own unique sandals using only traditional methods handed down through generations of shoemakers. You make them 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.

Ever wondered how to make your own bespoke sandals that fit your feet? Then you have found the right course. If you like a challenge then you will enjoy sandalmaking....

Sewing & Fashion Design for Kids (~8-12yrs)

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Sewing & Fashion Design for Kids (~8-12yrs)

Online on-demand course

£80

Have your kids ever wanted to learn sewing? How about fashion design? This groundbreaking course will demystify the art of dressmaking. Simple techniques. Fantastic structure. The knowledge that will stay for life. The course is 100% online, with no expiration date: take it at your own time & speed. We take the fashion industry and pattern making and rip up the rule book. Liza’s teaching style is so accessible, friendly, and encouraging you will want to take the next step. This course will teach kids to make clothes from scratch...

Have your kids ever wanted to learn sewing? How about fashion design? This groundbreaking course will demystify the art of dressmaking. Simple techniques. Fantastic structure. The knowledge that will stay...

Beginners Pattern Cutting for Bags - Designing Bags in 3D

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Beginners Pattern Cutting for Bags - Designing Bags in 3D

In-person course

Oxfordshire - Next course on 15th March 2021

£625

Pattern Cutting For Bags 5 day practical bag pattern cutting course Gain the knowledge to create and design your OWN bag patterns at the Hands of Tym Home Studio in Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK This course is ideal for all, from beginners to confident designers/ makers/ crafters. You will learn the basics of pattern cutting for bags through to more complex cutting techniques for multiple shapes, details and techniques. The course will enable you to produce the bags you have been dreaming up and designing into a 3-Dimensional tangible reality. We...

Pattern Cutting For Bags 5 day practical bag pattern cutting course Gain the knowledge to create and design your OWN bag patterns at the Hands of Tym Home Studio in...

3hr, one to one machine knitting course in studio

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3hr, one to one machine knitting course in studio

In-person course

Northamptonshire - Next course on 27th January 2021

£99

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...

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,...

Corset Making - 5 night retreat

In-person course

Stirlingshire - Next course on 9th May 2021

£849

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en suite bedrooms, situated in 100 acres of beautiful surroundings on Gartmore Estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Friendly and warm welcoming staff with excellent tuition for the complete beginner to the more advanced. We offer a complimentary pick up and drop off service from and to Stirling train station to take the...

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with...

Basque and bodice design workshop

In-person course

Worcestershire - Next course on 27th February 2021

£75

This full-day workshop will have you designing and making a beautiful life-size basque using card, extravagent paper, braids, jewels, lace and much more in a workshop filled with glitz and glamour. It doesn't matter whether you're an accomplished artist or whether you've never even touched a paintbrush, because your experienced tutor will guide you every step of the way as you transform your cardboard template into a breathtaking work of art. Experiment with striking styles and vibrant colours, from luxurious velvet panels to dainty lace frills, sparkly jewellery to bold...

This full-day workshop will have you designing and making a beautiful life-size basque using card, extravagent paper, braids, jewels, lace and much more in a workshop filled with glitz and...

Dress and underwear design workshop

In-person course

Worcestershire - Next course on 13th February 2021

£75

This full-day workshop will have you drawing, painting and using mixed media to design stunning dresses and underwear. Sketch out your dream dress or underwear, then bring it to life with watercolour, crayon, paint and mixed media such as lace or buttons. You will be provided with full tuition and reference material, and will be guided through fashion drawing techniques to discover your inner fashion designer. We believe that everyone's an artist, and our workshops are designed for all abilities. You will work at your own pace, and will be...

This full-day workshop will have you drawing, painting and using mixed media to design stunning dresses and underwear. Sketch out your dream dress or underwear, then bring it to life...