A flexible skills‑focused course below university level, taken with a lighter timetable to fit around work or personal commitments.
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 suitable for learners who already feel comfortable using a sewing machine and want to build further skills while focusing on sustainable sewing, repair and upcycling.
The Improvers course introduces more detailed techniques, encourages creative reuse of textiles, and supports learners in working more independently on slightly more complex upcycling and alteration projects.
Learners may work on projects such as repairing garments more accurately, reshaping old clothes, creating new items from fabric scraps, or upcycling shirts, jeans or home textiles.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
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.
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The Textile Workshop Unit 25, Hartley House Business Centre Hucknall Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 1FD
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Tuition fees may be waived for Adult and Community courses if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Tuition fee information page for more information.
£165.00
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Parent course code:C060558 Child course code: Q060559
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Beechdale Community Centre 1 Ambergate Road, Nottingham, NG8 3GD
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Tuition fees may be waived for Adult and Community courses if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Tuition fee information page for more information.
£165.00
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Parent course code:C060801 Child course code: Q060802
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Evolve Helston Drive, Nottingham, NG8 6JZ
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Tuition fees may be waived for Adult and Community courses if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Tuition fee information page for more information.
£175.00
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Parent course code:C060817 Child course code: Q060818
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Queens Walk Community Centre Queens Walk, Nottingham, NG2 2DF
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Tuition fees may be waived for Adult and Community courses if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Tuition fee information page for more information.
£90.00
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Parent course code:C060492 Child course code: Q060493
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Queens Walk Community Centre Queens Walk, Nottingham, NG2 2DF
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Tuition fees may be waived for Adult and Community courses if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Tuition fee information page for more information.
£100.00
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Parent course code:C060494 Child course code: Q060495
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The Vine Community Centre Bobbers Mill Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GZ
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Tuition fees may be waived for Adult and Community courses if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Tuition fee information page for more information.
£125.00
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Parent course code:C060631 Child course code: Q060632
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The Vine Community Centre Bobbers Mill Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GZ
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Tuition fees may be waived for Adult and Community courses if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Tuition fee information page for more information.
£125.00
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Parent course code:C060633 Child course code: Q060634
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Ramgarhia Sabha Gurdwara 31 Percy Street, Old Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0GF
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Tuition fees may be waived for Adult and Community courses if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Tuition fee information page for more information.
£125.00
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Parent course code:C060637 Child course code: Q060638
Non-accredited
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.
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.
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.
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Full-time Further Education course
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Part-time Further Education course
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Part-time Further Education course