This course will introduce you to a range of exciting ways to construct your own fabrics using a range of constructed textile techniques like Knit and Weave including Tapestry weave. You will also explore ways of using different yarns and creating your own yarn from fabric strips. The tutor will guide you through step by step helping you to develop your own personal ideas that you can carry on with at home on your own improvised card looms.

This course will give you a broad introduction to the traditional and re-emerging craft of Crochet. Beginners will explore Crochet through learning its basic principles, through crafting, designing and constructing a purse or bag. You will learn about a wide variety of yarns and finishing techniques, as well as using professional terminology. Improvers in this day class will use their existing Crochet knowledge to read patterns, and make a variety of traditional granny squares.

This course is a modern introduction to designing and cross stitching a square sampler. There are so many exciting projects and timeles you can make with basic cross stitching skills! You'll learn the basic cross-stitch, zig zag, herringbone, tacked herringbone, oblong, and rice stitches. By the end of this class, you'll know how to complete a sampler and be able to embark on your own projects with this traditional craft.

This course is ideal for anyone with a developing creative practice in any area. We will cover a range of subjects that will support your development as a creative, including research idea development and meaningful reflection. As well as weekly sessions (including one visit to a gallery), you will also get a 30-minute one-on-one tutorial with a specialist in your area and a dedicated yearly exhibition. You may also want to take one or more of the promoting creative practice courses to support your development.

This two day course is for beginners and improvers, and is designed to give you a broad introduction to the skills of hand knitting and machine knitting. Beginners will explore knitting through learning basic principles, creating knitted samples through colour, texture, shaping and pattern You will create your own technical file using professional terminology for pattern and textile. You will also learn about a variety of yarns and finishing techniques.

During this 1-day course, you will learn how to effectively photograph 2D artwork using appropriate lighting. In the following week, we will look at how to best display and transport your work including options for framing and mounting work. You will have the opportunity to window mount at least one piece of work and receive information about many other options.

During this 1-day course you will learn how to effectively photograph 3D artwork using appropriate lighting. In the following week, we will look at how to best display and transport your work including options for box frames, plinths and packing. You will have the opportunity to create at least one card bespoke display block or mount and receive information about many other options.

If you have a developing creative practice but unsure of the next step, this 2-day course could be for you. We will cover how to find and enter competitions and exhibitions with your artwork and finding and applying for grants and bursaries. We will look at how to present your work online and how to write an artist’s statement. The second day will be a guide how to create a basic artist’s website using Wix.

During this 2 x half-day course you will learn options for using Instagram and Facebook to promote your practice, including how to increase followers and make the most of social media exposure. On the second day, we will explore the potential of blogging and how this can also promote your creative practice online.

Ever been told you could sell your artwork, but no idea where to start? During this 2-day course, we will explore how to turn you art work into a product (including options for having images printed on to items) and how to get your artwork on Etsy and making the most of the platform. The second day will be a guide how to create a basic artists website using Wix. A great opportunity to start making your hobby pay for itself or more!