Fashion and Textiles
If you want a place where you’ll have the freedom to let your imagination run wild, and the support to allow your fashion design talents to come alive, you’ve come to the right place!
At Nottingham College you will work and learn alongside professional and successful designers in the heart of Nottingham’s Lace Market, part of the city’s Creative Quarter. Our fashion students are based in the original lace lofts up in the Adams Building, where textiles heritage meets the future of fashion. This space boasts space and light, perfect for fashion design.
We offer courses from Level 1 to degree-level, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to progress with us!
You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your work to the public and industry professionals at our catwalk fashion shows, which are a real highlight of the year.
Many of our fashion courses are validated by the prestigious University of the Arts London (UAL). We have a close working relationship with UAL, with students regularly progressing to study there as well as other renowned universities across the country, including the world-famous Central Saint Martins.
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Advanced Fashion - Part-time
These courses are designed for students who have completed our introductory courses and are ready for the next step in developing their skills and techniques.
Alteration Skills for Beginners/Improvers - Part-time
Learn to make to make alterations to garments using a sewing machine to make them fit better.
Alterations and Customising - Part-time
Revive those old garments and charity shop finds and cut down on clothing waste on this ten week course!
Autumn Crafts - Part-time
This course is perfect if you wish to get creative during the autumn season and make your own decorations for your friends, family or something special just for yourself.
BA (Hons) Art and Design (Fashion) Top-up Degree (Level 6) - Full-time
If you already have a HND or foundation degree this course allows you top to a full BA (Hons) in Art and Design (Fashion) with just one further year of study.
BA (Hons) Art and Design (Fashion) Top-up Degree (Level 6) - Part-time
If you already have a HND or foundation degree this course allows you top to a full BA (Hons) in Art and Design (Fashion) with just two further years of study.
Christmas Textile Crafts - Part-time
This course is perfect if you wish to get creative during the festive season and make your own Christmas cards, gifts and decorations for your friends, family or something special just for yourself.
Completing Sewing Projects - Part-time
This course is perfect for anyone wanting to finish a small project in a set time scale.
Creative Business Start Up - Part-time
This course is perfect if you want to start your own business from something you enjoy.
Customise Your Clothes - Part-time
This course is great for revamping and transforming any garment!
Dressmaking Techniques - Part-time
These courses are for adults who are beginners or have existing experience in textiles, crafting or sewing at any level.
Easter Textile Crafts - Part-time
This course is perfect if you wish to get creative during this Easter holiday time and make your own Easter cards, gifts and decorations for your friends, family or something special just for yourself.
Fashion (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you see yourself working as a designer in the world of fashion, textiles, soft furnishings, costume or even in fashion business.
Fashion and Creative Study Skills (Level 2 Higher) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you have an interest in Fashion, Design, Fashion Business or Textiles and want to explore your knowledge and skills in more depth while also learning a wide range of skills that are transferable to further…
Fashion and Textiles (Level 1 Certificate) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you have an interest in fashion, textiles and art and are wanting to learn, explore and develop your skills.
Fashion and Textiles (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you see yourself working as a designer in the world of fashion, textiles, soft furnishings, costume or even in fashion accessories, within our excellently resourced Fashion and Textiles department in the Lace Market.
Fashion Branding and Promotion - Part-time
If you love fashion and would like to develop an understanding of fashion branding and promotion, then this course could be for you. You may work in the fashion retail industry or dream of having your own fashion business.
Fashion Business and Fashion Retail (Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you have a passion for fashion, trends, marketing, styling and an interest in working within the retail/business side of the industry.
FdA Fashion Foundation Degree (Level 5) - Full-time
This course provides a practical hands-on degree in fashion with strong links to the fashion industry.
FdA Fashion Foundation Degree (Level 5) - Part-time
This course provides a practical hands-on degree in fashion with strong links to the fashion industry.
Introduction to Sewing Techniques - Part-time
This course is perfect if you are wanting to begin your own sewing business or simply learn a new hobby!
Knit Techniques - Part-time
These courses are for for anybody who loves to knit and wants to have some time each week to practice, learn new skills or share with other like-minded creatives!
Portfolio Preparation: Art, Design and Fashion - Part-time
This course is aimed at learners who are aged 19+ and are interested in future full-time study on an Access to Higher Education Course within the Creative Arts.
Pre-Access - Art, Design and Fashion – Part-Time
This course is perfect if you are aged 19+ and want to develop your artistic skills and knowledge and you can commit to study in College for 2 days a week.
Professional Garment Making for Beginners - Part-time
This course will enable you to improve the finish of your home made clothes and make them look more professional.
Sewing for Beginners/Improvers - Part-time
The course will cover how to safely use sewing machines and other equipment and is suitable for beginners or improvers.
Sewing for Enterprise - Part-time
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. Please note that this course is for women only.
Sewing for Wellbeing - Part-time
This course is designed to take some time for yourself and take part in some slow and calming textile techniques.
Spring Textile Crafts - Part-time
This course offers a fun introduction into textiles with 6 sessions designed to help inspire and excite you in the world of textiles.
Summer Textile Crafts - Part-time
This course offers a fun introduction into textiles with 6 sessions designed to help inspire and excite you in the world of textiles.
Sustainable Sewing - Part-time
This course is for people who want to learn sewing basics, finish garments professionally and learn to use commercial patterns or draft your own pattern.
T Level in Craft and Design (Level 3) (16-18) - Full-time
Starting in 2025, this course is perfect if you enjoy fashion, craft and design and are thinking of starting a career in the industry. The new T Level combines workshop- and classroom-based study with hands-on experience working with an employer…
Textile Techniques - Part-time
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.
Textiles for Wellbeing - Part-time
This course is designed to take some time for yourself and take part in some slow and calming textile techniques.