Stitching has long been used to repair garments, by creating a patch to extend their wear or decorative stitches to fix holes. Join our visible mending course and learn how to use traditional stitch techniques in a contemporary way. You will be shown a range of mending techniques, using a variety of materials and will learn how to develop your stitching into beautiful, visible works of art on your loved clothes. Bring along a garment to fix or create patches to work on.

New course for learners who want to know how to weave on a loom. This fun course will cover operating a range of table looms and structured projects to create samples. You will explore different skills, materials and techniques to help you expand on your own project ideas.

The Japanese resist dye technique of Shibori uses objects and different folding techniques as a resist to create patterns onto fabric. Students will gain a clear understanding of various fabric manipulation techniques, which could be used for Shibori. You will explore and create a range of textile samples that you can develop for fashion or interiors outcomes. The tutor will guide you through step-by-step, helping you to develop your own personal ideas that you can carry on with in your own pace.

New course for learners who want to print their designs onto fabric and other products, using a heat press. This fun course will explore how you can use a range of handmade and digital techniques to print designs and patterns on to products such fabric, bags, placemats, coast and mugs. You will explore a range of different skills and techniques to help you expand on your own project ideas. Suitable for beginners or more experienced learners, who can bring their drawings, designs and ideas to the class.