Duration: Every Tuesday for 12 weeks
Start date: 11 March 2025 to 24 June 2025 - 10am to 1pm
If you can already use a sewing machine, this course will teach you how to make a simple garment such as a skirt, dress or pair of trousers. The objectives of this qualification is to help learners to:
- Develop a portfolio of work in craft
- Use materials, tools and equipment correctly and safely
- Develop an understanding of health and safety considerations in the craft environment
What you'll learn
Learners are required to successfully complete 3 mandatory units.
- Explore craft resources - Learners will develop their knowledge of materials and the techniques required to manipulate them. You will also cover health and safety procedures relevant to the chosen tools and materials.
- Explore craft ideas - Learners will explore the work of others to inspire and develop their own craft ideas. Learners will record their ideas and discuss them with others, responding to feedback and giving reasons for their final choice
- Create, present and review final textiles item - This unit allows learners to plan, produce and reflect upon their own textiles craft work.
Paying for the course
If you’re on a low wage or receiving certain benefits you may qualify for a 100% or 70% concession. Speak to frontline staff to find out if you are eligible. Call us on 020 8496 2974
Entry Requirements
You do not need to complete an assessment. However, to complete this course you need to be able to read and write English fluently, at least to Entry 3 level. It is also desirable that you have completed a previous non-accredited textiles or fashion course. If you have already completed a Level 1 course in Fashion/Textiles you are not able to join this course.
Progression
You can go on to Level 2 Certificate in Creative Craft.
Prosp Content
Progression: Please note that if you have already completed a Level 1 accredited course in Fashion/Textiles with Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service you are not able to register on another Level 1 accredited course in Fashion/Textiles You may however progress on to a Level 2 Course or complete a non-accredited creative course.
You can enrol onto many of the creative courses available, including Garment Making Level 2, Soft furnishing, felt-making, beaded jewellery, Textile Crafts, arts and crafts, gardening etc. Please see our prospectus and website for the full list of courses available
Career And Progression
