Course overview

Would you like to turn your crochet skills into a small business or fund-raising enterprise? What would you need to know? How could you market your work and sell it? How will you cost your time and materials? How would you advertise? Who will you sell to? This course is also very practical, and you will create wonderful pieces using budget-friendly materials as well as improving your understanding of the techniques, methods and processes of producing crocheted items. To make the most of this course it is useful if you have some experience of crochet but beginners are also welcome as you will be guided step by step through each project.

Course description

Engage in hands-on projects and receive personalized guidance. Join a friendly community of learners to improve skills, exchange ideas, and showcase your creations. Explore options for selling your work for fundraising or profit, including costing, marketing and obtaining supplies.

The tutor will provide basic materials and the tools you need to get started in the class but you will need to purchase your own in order to progress, develop and practice at home.

Instructions and other resources are available throughout the course on Canvas, the WEA digital resource, which you will also use to track your progress. The tutor will give constructive feedback on your work which will support you to improve and progress throughout the course.

At the end of the course the group will create a group display, showcasing presentation, marketing, packaging and pricing.

The course takes place over 11 weeks with breaks in school holidays and learners should ensure that they will be available to complete the whole course.

After the course you may progress to a further course with the WEA.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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