Cross Stitch Embroidery for Beginners - Part-time

Key details

Course area: Fashion and Textiles
Student type: Courses for 19+ students
Course type: Part-time Further Education course
Course level: Other
Start date: Wednesday 6th January 2027
End date: Wednesday 24th March 2027
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: The Textile Workshop Unit 25, Hartley House Business Centre Hucknall Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 1FD
Fees: £165.00
Course code: Parent course code:C060578 Child course code: Q060579

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Course introduction

Community courses are “first steps” for adults to learn new skills, develop confidence, meet others in welcoming classroom. The purpose of courses is to support students into further learning or employment (paid or voluntary).

A relaxing introduction to cross stitch, focusing on pattern reading and stitching techniques.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

Read simple cross stitch charts
Complete a small decorative project
Use embroidery tools correctly

You should attend regularly and arrive on time to make best progress on course.

You will complete a short diary weekly in class time, to record your progress and receive written tutor feedback.

You will use Microsoft Teams whilst on the course. Microsoft Teams is a free, safe online app used by Nottingham College for tutors to contact students.

Using Teams will also enable you to develop and feel confident using digital skills.

For more information on using Microsoft Teams and the induction process, please visit our Induction Information for Community Students page.

Course information

Qualification

Non-accredited

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications or experience is required.

You should attend regularly, be punctual and have a good standard of written and spoken English.

All students are required to complete a mandatory course workbook (Unique Learning Programme) each week, with the support of their course tutor.

Teaching & Assessment

Tutors will give regular verbal and written feedback. You will be required to complete a short workbook and encouraged to set your own personal targets as part of this course.

Progression

The course tutor can discuss appropriate opportunities for if you wish to further your learning in this subject area. Information will be made available to you about other course opportunities at Nottingham College. You will have the opportunity to access external Careers Guidance to aid your next steps.