Creative Craft (Fashion and Textiles) - Part-time

This course is perfect if:

• You’re interested in textiles, fabric manipulation, and sewing and want to explore your creativity in a practical, hands-on way.
• You enjoy working with materials and want to learn basic textile techniques such as stitching, applique, fabric printing, or embellishment.
• You're a beginner or returning learner looking for a gentle introduction to textile craft with no prior experience needed.
• You’re a school or college student wanting to build a creative portfolio for progression into fashion, art, or design-related courses.
• You want to explore a potential career in the fashion, costume, or textiles industries by starting with essential craft skills.
• You’re looking for a flexible, creative course that encourages self-expression and experimentation through textile-based projects.
• You want to gain a recognised qualification that shows your ability to plan, produce, and evaluate textile work with purpose and creativity.

On this course, you will develop a range of foundational skills in textile craft. Through practical, hands-on projects, you’ll explore different materials, tools, and techniques used in the creative textile industry.

• Plan and design a textile project - Develop ideas and create simple plans for textile-based outcomes, such as a cushion, tote bag, or wall hanging.
• Use textile techniques safely and effectively - Learn basic methods such as hand stitching, machine sewing, fabric painting, applique, patchwork, or embellishment (e.g. beads, sequins).
• Select and use appropriate tools and materials - Gain confidence in choosing fabrics, threads, and tools suited to your design, while using them safely in a workshop or classroom environment.
• Work with creativity and care - Explore your personal style and experiment with colours, textures, and patterns in your projects.
• Evaluate your own work - Reflect on your creative process and final product, identifying what worked well and what you could improve.

By the end of the course, you’ll have:

• A completed textile piece that you’ve designed and made yourself
• A better understanding of how to work creatively and safely in a craft setting
• A nationally recognised qualification to support your next steps in education, training, or employment in the creative industries

As a student on this course, you can expect a supportive and creative learning environment where your ideas are encouraged, and your confidence grows with each project.

• Creative, hands-on learning - Most of your time will be spent making – experimenting with fabrics, colours, textures, and techniques to bring your designs to life.
• Step-by-step guidance - You’ll be supported by your tutor throughout the course as you learn to plan, develop, and complete your own textile project.
• Beginner-friendly activities - No prior experience needed – the course is designed for learners of all levels, including those completely new to sewing or textile work.
• Access to materials and tools - You’ll work with a range of fabrics, threads, and tools, learning how to use them safely and creatively.
• A relaxed, inclusive atmosphere - Whether you're learning in a classroom, workshop, or community space, you’ll be part of a group where ideas are shared and individual styles are celebrated.
• A finished textile piece to be proud of - By the end of the course, you’ll have created a personal piece of textile craft and built practical skills to use in future creative work.
• A recognised qualification - Successful completion of the course will earn you an NCFE Level 1 Award – a great addition to your portfolio or CV.

Please note: Due to the high demand of these part time courses, if you start a course but can no longer carry on, you will not be eligible for a full course refund. If you enrol on a course and the start date passes, you will not be eligible for a course material fee refund. If you get remitted fees and attend your course for free, if you do not attend the first two sessions without letting the tutor know or without valid reason, you will be withdrawn from the course. Many thanks for your understanding.