Alterations and Customising — Part-time
Course outline
This course will include how to use a sewing machine and accessories and encourage re-using, recycling and restyling old garments to cut down on clothing waste.
This will include printing and dyeing, patchwork techniques, how to hem jeans correctly and how to transform charity shop finds.
You can view the fantastic creative works of our students on our Creative Showcase website below.
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Location:
Queens Walk
The Meadows Nottingham NG2 2DF |
Date / time:Start: Wednesday 24th May 2023 End: Wednesday 19th July 2023 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fees may be waived if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Adult and Community Learning Courses page to see if you can claim a fee reduction. Tuition fee: £72 |
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Course code: C037236 / Q037237 |
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Location:
Queens Walk
The Meadows Nottingham NG2 2DF |
Date / time:Start: Thursday 25th May 2023 End: Thursday 20th July 2023 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fees may be waived if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Adult and Community Learning Courses page to see if you can claim a fee reduction. Tuition fee: £72 |
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Course code: C037238 / Q037239 |
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Location:
Queens Walk
The Meadows Nottingham NG2 2DF |
Date / time:Start: Friday 26th May 2023 End: Friday 21st July 2023 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fees may be waived if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Adult and Community Learning Courses page to see if you can claim a fee reduction. Tuition fee: £72 |
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Course code: C037240 / Q037241 |
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Location:
Queens Walk
The Meadows Nottingham NG2 2DF |
Date / time:Start: Friday 26th May 2023 End: Friday 21st July 2023 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fees may be waived if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Adult and Community Learning Courses page to see if you can claim a fee reduction. Tuition fee: £72 |
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Course code: C037242 / Q037243 |
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| Qualification | No qualification awarded |
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| Duration | 10 weeks |
| Level | Entry Level |
| Entry requirements | There are no formal entry requirements but a good standard of English is required |
| Teaching & assessment | Tutors will give regular verbal and written feedback. You will be required to complete an Individual learning plan (ILPs) encouraged to set your own personal targets as part of this course. Assessment is ongoing, one to one and group tuition with be provided. A variety of skills will be demonstrated by the tutor. |
| Progression | There may be opportunities to progress onto other courses both in the community and at Nottingham college sites. The course tutor can discuss appropriate opportunities if you wish to further your learning in this subject area. Students may be able to progress onto other textile craft courses, these may include NCFE Level 1 Award or NCFE Level 2 Award in Dressmaking |
| Additional information | You can read more about community courses in our Guidance for Community Courses booklet. |