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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
End date
Tuesday 8th December 2026
Time
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Ramgarhia Sabha Gurdwara 31 Percy Street, Old Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0GF
Fees
£137.50
Course code
Parent course code:C057153 Child course code: Q057154
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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).

This course is perfect if you have always wanted to learn hand embroidery but don't know where to begin. Whether you're looking for a new creative hobby, through stitching, or are keen to develop practical textile skills, this course offers a supportive and enjoyable introduction. 

Throughout this course, you will learn the essential techniques needed to begin your hand embroidery journey with confidence. Starting with the basics, you'll become familiar with embroidery tools, fabrics, threads and hoops, before exploring a range of traditional and decorative stitches. You'll discover how to transfer designs onto fabric, combine colours and textures, using a variety of stitching techniques. You will learn new and familiar stitches that are both left-handed and right-handed friendly. You will be shown how to create decorative pieces with stitches learnt.

Each session will include tutor demonstrations, step-by-step guidance, practical stitching activities and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive individual support. The course is designed to be hands-on allowing you to learn through practice while building confidence week by week. You'll have the chance to experiment with different stitches, threads and design ideas, share inspiration with fellow learners, and create a collection of samples and finished pieces to take home. By the end of the course, you'll have gained new creative skills, increased confidence in hand embroidery, and the knowledge needed to continue stitching independently.

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

Non-accredited

No formal qualifications are required. 

You should attend regularly and be punctual and have a good standard of written and spoken English. ESOL students should be Entry 3 level.

You will be required to complete a workbook each week, with the support of your course tutor to record your progress on the course

Tutors will give regular verbal and written feedback. You will be required to complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and encouraged to set your own personal targets as part of this course.

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. 

This is a practical course so therefore you will need to bring with you a small sewing kit – scissors, threads, bobbins, cutting mat, rotary cutters, selection of fabrics and an embroidery hoop.

Some materials may be purchased from the tutor at a weekly cost. Some tools will be available to use.

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