Fashion

There are 101 courses available.

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  • Be Your Own Stylist

    An introduction to the basic principles behind personal fashion styling, explore proportion and appropriate styles for your body shape, lifestyle, etc. and choose the 'look' you require. No previous experience is required.

    Course dates:
    15 Feb 2014

  • Carve Your Own Hat Block

    Using simple tools, carve original shapes for blocking felt and straw hats. Develop your skills for carving in the round and produce blocks for a fraction of the cost. No previous experience is required.

    Course dates:
    8 Jul 2013–11 Jul 2013

  • Clothes Making: Beginners

    If you are a beginner or need to refresh your skills, this course will give you a foundation in the subject and a professional approach. Each term covers a different garment type: autumn skirts, spring tops, summer trousers.

    Course dates:
    8 Apr 2013–24 Jun 2013
    8 Apr 2013–24 Jun 2013
    8 Apr 2013–24 Jun 2013
    12 Apr 2013–28 Jun 2013
    9 Sep 2013– 2 Dec 2013
    9 Sep 2013– 2 Dec 2013
    9 Sep 2013– 2 Dec 2013
    13 Sep 2013– 6 Dec 2013
    13 Sep 2013– 6 Dec 2013
    6 Jan 2014–24 Mar 2014
    6 Jan 2014–24 Mar 2014
    6 Jan 2014–24 Mar 2014
    10 Jan 2014–28 Mar 2014
    28 Apr 2014–30 Jun 2014
    28 Apr 2014–30 Jun 2014
    28 Apr 2014–30 Jun 2014
    25 Apr 2014– 4 Jul 2014

  • Clothes Making: Intermediate & Advanced

    Develop your skills to a professional level in all types of garment making. You must have completed three terms of the beginners' course or have equivalent experience.

    Course dates:
    10 Apr 2013–26 Jun 2013
    11 Apr 2013–27 Jun 2013
    11 Sep 2013– 4 Dec 2013
    12 Sep 2013– 5 Dec 2013
    8 Jan 2014–26 Mar 2014
    9 Jan 2014–27 Mar 2014
    23 Apr 2014– 2 Jul 2014
    24 Apr 2014– 3 Jul 2014

  • Contemporary Millinery

    With emphasis on design and creativity using different materials and methods each term: autumn felt, spring straw and wovens, summer the development of patterns for both soft and structured hats. Only basic sewing skills required.

    Course dates:
    10 Apr 2013–26 Jun 2013
    11 Sep 2013– 4 Dec 2013
    8 Jan 2014–26 Mar 2014
    23 Apr 2014– 2 Jul 2014

  • Corsages from Silk Flowers

    Taffeta, silk, tulle and lace - learn specialist skills to make your own silk flowers for exclusive and stunning corsages. No previous experience is required.

    Course dates:
    7 Jun 2014

  • Costume for Performance

    An intensive practical course covering 19th Century costume making. Gain skills, experience and an impressive portfolio to work in wardrobe, theatre and costume departments. Experience of working with patterns and constructing garments is essential.

    Course dates:
    10 Apr 2013–26 Jun 2013
    11 Sep 2013–27 Nov 2013
    15 Jan 2014–26 Mar 2014
    23 Apr 2014– 2 Jul 2014

  • Couture Techniques for Lingerie, Bridal and Evening Wear

    Focus on key techniques to enable you to produce couture quality garments from challenging fabrics such as satin, georgette and chiffon. You must have intermediate level skills in clothes making.

    Course dates:
    12 Oct 2013–13 Oct 2013

  • Cut and Stitch Fabric Shoes

    Cut and stitch simple fabric footwear using a range of materials, trimmings and creativity. This course is suitable for anyone interested in the subject although sewing machine skills are essential.

    Course dates:
    26 Oct 2013– 9 Nov 2013
    15 Feb 2014– 1 Mar 2014
    14 Jun 2014–21 Jun 2014

  • Cut and Stitch: Summer Hats

    Stay cool with these sun hats and romantic summer styles. On this two day course, you will learn to draft patterns for simple but flattering shapes and to develop your own designs. You must be able to use a sewing machine competently.

    Course dates:
    22 Jun 2013–29 Jun 2013
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