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Next Steps to Up Cycling Fashion from Old to New
Subject Area
Art & Design, Fashion & Creative Crafts
Student Type
Adults
Study Mode
Part Time
Course Type
Community Learning
What is the course about?
This Next steps course is aimed at learners, who want to progress from the Introduction course and for those who have an interest in upcycling older or unused clothing/household items into some new.
You will be given the guidance, techniques and skills to make different the items. All items will be made using basic straight stitch hand sewing and glue. You will be shown basic hand sewing techniques.
What will I learn?
You will learn the how to upcycle and transform clothing and household/garden items into something new by learning new skills and techniques.
For example:
Embellish clothing using appliques techniques with hand sewing.
Add your own flair and enhance various household items with decoupage using materials and paper.
What will the course lead on to?
ACL offer many art and craft courses including ceramics.
What support is available?
We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if it is required and a welfare team that are on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed. Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.
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What are the entry requirements?
To have an interest in the subject area. Be willing to partake in classroom activities and discussions and to self-assess your weekly progress using an individual learning plan at the end of each session
What are my funding options?
Students aged 19+ in receipt of certain benefits may be entitled to fee remission. For further information on funding please contact Learner Services on 01925 494400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk
Are there any additional costs associated with the course?
The College will provide some basic materials and fabrics, needles and thread for sewing, glue and brushes.
Please bring your own dressmaking scissors each week and your tutor will advise you on what items you can bring to each week to help enhance your designs such as old bedding, clothing and lace.
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