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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
Level 1
Start date
Tuesday 21st April 2026
End date
Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Time
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees
£77.85
Pathway
Advanced Textile Workshop
Course code
Parent course code:C054732 Child course code: Q054733
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Course introduction

These courses are for adults who have a range of textile or craft experience and want to pick up or develop existing skills in a range of textile workshops.

These classes are sociable and you will have the opportunity to practice a range of guided technique workshops supported by our technically skilled tutors. You will have the option to present your work in a sketchbook or as individual pieces.

You will have the option to present your work in a sketchbook or as individual pieces.

  • Textile Techniques
    • Textile Techniques is for anybody who loves to create, make or design textile artwork and wants to have some time each week to practice, learn new skills or share with other like-minded creatives!
    • This course also leads into our 'Textile Sketchbook' 10 week course which will encourage you to work on your own textile technique sketchbook and develop a range of samples.
  • Printing onto Fabric
    • Printing onto fabric is for anybody who loves to create, make or design textile artwork and wants to have some time each week to practice, learn new skills or share with other like-minded creatives! You will develop skills to help you print onto fabrics which can be used in tops, tote bags or other accessories.
    • This course also leads into our 'Textile Sketchbook' 10 week course which will encourage you to work on your own textile technique sketchbook and develop a range of samples.
  • Weaving Techniques
    • Weaving techniques is for anybody who loves to create, make or design textile artwork and wants to have some time each week to practice, learn new skills or share with other like-minded creatives.
    • This course also leads into our 'Textile Sketchbook' 10 week course which will encourage you to work on your own textile technique sketchbook and develop a range of samples.
  • Embroidery
    • Our embroidery course is for anybody who loves to create, make or design textile artwork and wants to have some time each week to practice, learn new skills or share with other like-minded creatives!
    • This course also leads into our 'Textile Sketchbook' 10 week course which will encourage you to work on your own textile technique sketchbook and develop a range of samples.
  • Advanced Textile Workshop
    • The Advanced Textile session for part-time adult learners offers a deep dive into innovative textile techniques and materials. Designed for individuals seeking to enhance their skills or explore new trends in the textile industry, this course covers topics such as sustainable fabrics, digital textile printing, and advanced weaving methods. Through hands-on workshops and expert guidance, participants will gain practical experience and creative insight to advance their careers or personal projects. Suitable for those with some prior textile knowledge, this course fits flexibly around busy adult schedules.

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.

Course information

College certificate

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

You will receive verbal feedback throughout the course.

You can progress to other textile courses at Nottingham College (see course content above).

Careers related to this course

Textiles, Garments and Related Trades

Potential Earnings

£47,363.54

Average Earnings

£30,763.99

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Production

People in these occupations work with wood, metal, and other materials, make food and beverages, and assemble products in a manufacturing setting.

Art, Performance and Design

People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.
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