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 practical course is perfect if you want to improve your existing sewing and dressmaking skills and acquire the confidence to produce professional looking items you may want to sell.
This course will teach you how to source materials, cost and price your projects and consider how you may sell the finished project. Topics include:
On this course students will learn techniques and strategies to identify and achieve goals.
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.
Start Date:
Wednesday 15th April 2026
End Date:
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Time:
9:30 am - 12:45 pm
Location:
Beechdale Community Centre 1 Ambergate Road, Nottingham, NG8 3GD
Fees:
£165.00
Course Code:
Parent course code:C057311 Child course code: Q057312
Start Date:
Wednesday 15th April 2026
End Date:
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:
Beechdale Community Centre 1 Ambergate Road, Nottingham, NG8 3GD
Fees:
£165.00
Course Code:
Parent course code:C057313 Child course code: Q057314
College Certificate
There are no formal entry requirements but a good standard of English is required.
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.
There may be opportunities to progress onto other courses both in the community and at Nottingham College centres. The course tutor can discuss appropriate opportunities if you wish to further your learning in this subject area.
Sewing machines and other large equipment is supplied, but you should aim to bring your own basic sewing kit of scissors, pins and needles, and a tape measure to the first session (all can be bought for about £5).
You will need to buy all materials and threads etc for your project, this cost depends on the fabric purchased, but we encourage re-using, recycling and love charity shops!
You can read more about community courses and your Individual Learning Plan in our Guidance for Community Learners booklet.
Tutor: Talent Nyandoro
Select career:
Potential Earnings
£32,362.09
Average Earnings
£21,126.05
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
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Course Area:
Fashion and Textiles
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
Course Area:
Fashion and Textiles
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Part-time Further Education course
Course Area:
Fashion and Textiles
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Part-time Further Education course
