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 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. The aim of the course is to inspire, research and develop work independently. Homework will be set between classes to encourage this practice. You may also want to take one or more of the promoting creative practice courses to support your development.

This course will introduce you to a range of exciting ways to create and develop a repeat pattern design. You will create designs using techniques such as drawing, painting, photography, and mark marking. These will then be developed in Adobe Photoshop with an opportunity to print samples on to paper and fabric.

During this one-day course, you will learn how to effectively photograph 3D artwork using appropriate lighting. You will also 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 are unsure of the next step, this two-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

This course runs over two half days, and you will learn how to use 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 two-day course, we will explore how to turn your 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. On the second day, you will learn how to create a basic artist’s website using Wix. A great opportunity to start making your hobby pay for itself or more!

Learn to create textile designs using the ancient Japanese art of Shibori while dyeing and manipulating cloth to create a variety of patterns. You will be introduced to the different types of cloth manipulation such as Arashi, Itajame, Nui, Kumo, Kanako and Miura. On this course, you will create a series of samples.

This one-day course is an introduction to surface design using dyes and special pigments. You will be introduced to a range of techniques of working with colour on fabric and you will have the opportunity to explore pattern, create motifs using print and employ innovative fabric manipulation techniques to create a range of fabric samples.

This course is a modern introduction to designing with embroidery exploring pattern, texture symmetry and colour. You will learn five popular stitches and the French knot. You will be able to choose a fun design (or a drawing of your own) to embroider for your own project.