A variety of textiles and sewing workshops

In fact, you might say we've got sew many! Ranging from sewing techniques, bag making and crochet, to knitting and dress making. 

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Whatever your craft, we’re almost certain to have a course or class for you. With a wide range of options to select from, you'll have the opportunity to progress from beginner level right through to intermediate and advanced. This gives you the flexibility to get started on your own journey, progress at your own pace and take your textile projects to the next level. 

What type of textiles and sewing courses are available?

Our entry level courses guide you through the basics of how to use a sewing machine, covering different sewing skills and techniques as well as sewing patterns. The same can be said for our knitting courses too, with different levels to suit beginners and improvers alike! You can join classes that match your experience level, ensuring that no time is wasted when it comes to deepening your knowledge and honing your skills. 

You'll meet fellow individuals who have the same interests and passions as you too, building a network and new friendships. Learning with us helps develop your skills and your social network at the same time, giving you access to a community that in many cases stays with our learners for life. 

What support is available throughout the course?

As always, your learning will be guided by our expert tutors, many of whom have years of experience. Whether you choose to learn online or face to face, they will help you develop your skills and guide you on how to make a business out of your passion, highlighting the next steps that you need to take. They’ll be on-hands throughout the course and support you every step of the way.  

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Textiles and Fashion: How to make and use embellishments

This advanced course is designed for experienced textile and fashion learners who want to push their creative practice by exploring sophisticated embellishment techniques. Focusing on both traditional and contemporary methods, the course teaches how to design, construct, and apply a wide range of decorative elements to enhance garments, accessories, or textile artworks. Learners will experiment with advanced surface-decoration processes such as beadwork, hand embroidery, appliqué, fabric manipulation, 3D textile structures, couture embellishment techniques, and mixed-media detailing. They will investigate how embellishments can elevate a design concept, add texture, create focal points, and communicate personal style. Students will work through idea development, sampling, and refinement, creating a series of high-quality embellishment tests before applying selected techniques to a final project. The course also explores professional considerations, including design cohesion, durability, placement, and how to integrate embellishment into finished pieces without overwhelming the form or construction. With tutor guidance, learners will develop their own creative direction while strengthening precision, craftsmanship, and problem-solving skills. By the end of the course, participants will have a collection of advanced embellishment samples and a fully embellished piece that showcases technical expertise and a strong design identity—ideal for portfolio building or progressing towards professional work.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 11/06/2026 -
Thu 25/06/2026
Times:
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Tracey Sweetman
Course code:
Q00025397
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £168.00

Craft: Textiles and Fashion:- How to use natural dyes for textile projects, intermediate

This intermediate course is designed for learners who already have some experience in textiles and are ready to explore the creative and sustainable practice of natural dyeing. Focusing on both technique and experimentation, the course introduces students to a wide range of plant-based and kitchen-source dyes and teaches how these can be used to create rich, organic colours for textile projects. Learners will investigate the full dyeing process—from fibre preparation and mordanting to dye extraction, colour development, and finishing. The course covers a variety of methods such as immersion dyeing, bundle dyeing, resist techniques, and creating multi-tonal effects. Students will experiment with natural materials like leaves, bark, fruit skins, and flowers to produce swatches, samples, and small dyed pieces suitable for incorporation into personal textile work. Emphasis is placed on understanding how different fibres react to natural dyes, how to achieve consistent results, and how to log processes through sampling and note-taking. Environmental responsibility and sustainable sourcing are explored throughout. By the end of the course, learners will have developed a broad palette of naturally dyed textiles, improved their technical confidence, and gained the knowledge needed to integrate natural dyeing into future creative projects. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to expand their textile practice through sustainable colour-making.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 16/06/2026 -
Tue 07/07/2026
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Tracey Sweetman
Course code:
Q00025388
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
1 place remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £168.00

Craft: Textiles and Fashion: Closures: zips, buttons and flaps, beginner

This beginner-level course introduces learners to the essential fastening techniques used in textile and fashion projects. Ideal for those new to sewing or looking to build core construction skills, the course focuses on understanding and applying three key types of closures: zips, buttons, and flaps. Students will learn how to prepare fabrics, mark placements, and use sewing tools confidently while practising a range of simple methods. The course covers inserting standard zips, sewing on buttons securely, creating buttonholes, and constructing basic flaps suitable for bags, cushions, and garments. Clear demonstrations and step-by-step guidance support learners through each technique, helping them build accuracy and good sewing habits from the start. Through hands-on practice, participants will produce a set of samples that demonstrate their developing skills, with opportunities to personalise details such as stitching, fabric choices, and finishing touches. The course emphasises building confidence, improving precision, and understanding how closures contribute to both function and design. By the end of the course, learners will have a strong foundation in using simple closures and the confidence to incorporate them into future sewing projects. This course is perfect for beginners who want to enhance their making skills and gain practical experience with essential textile techniques.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 30/06/2026 -
Tue 14/07/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Tracey Sweetman
Course code:
Q00025389
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £168.00

Sewing into business

This course is funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority area. This beginner-friendly sewing course helps you build confidence and practical skills in machine and hand sewing. You’ll learn to use a sewing machine, work with different fabrics, and follow commercial patterns to create simple items like a tote bag. The course also introduces basic business skills, including pricing, marketing, and planning a product line. It is Ideal for those preparing for work, further learning, or community engagement. This course supports your journey into creative enterprise and personal development.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 06/08/2026 -
Thu 24/09/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
30 sessions
Location:
H.O.T.A
1988 Bath Street
Port Sunlight
CH62 4UJ
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00028292
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £600.00

WEA Membership

WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Award in Creative Craft (Textiles) Level 2

This course is funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority area. This NCFE Level 2 Award in Creative Craft (Textiles) is ideal if you want to deepen your skills and confidence in textile-based crafts. You’ll explore materials, tools and techniques, develop creative ideas, and produce a final textile item that reflects your learning and personal style. The course supports progression to further study or creative enterprise.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 08/10/2026 -
Fri 27/11/2026
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
28 sessions
Location:
H.O.T.A
1988 Bath Street
Port Sunlight
CH62 4UJ
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00028297
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £560.00

Sewing into business

This course is funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. This beginner-friendly sewing course helps you build confidence and practical skills in machine and hand sewing. You’ll learn to use a sewing machine, work with different fabrics, and follow commercial patterns to create simple items like a tote bag. The course also introduces basic business skills, including pricing, marketing, and planning a product line. It is Ideal for those preparing for work, further learning, or community engagement. This course supports your journey into creative enterprise and personal development.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 16/11/2026 -
Mon 08/03/2027
Times:
9:30am - 3:00pm
Duration:
15 sessions
Location:
ADAB /Mosses Centre
Edward Street
Bury
BL9 0RZ
Tutor:
Nasim Akhtar
Course code:
Q00027270
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £576.00

Sewing into business

This course is funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. This beginner-friendly sewing course helps you build confidence and practical skills in machine and hand sewing. You’ll learn to use a sewing machine, work with different fabrics, and follow commercial patterns to create simple items like a tote bag. The course also introduces basic business skills, including pricing, marketing, and planning a product line. It is Ideal for those preparing for work, further learning, or community engagement. This course supports your journey into creative enterprise and personal development.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 17/11/2026 -
Tue 09/03/2027
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
30 sessions
Location:
Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JT
Tutor:
Nasim Akhtar
Course code:
Q00027269
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £576.00

Sewing into business

This course is funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. This beginner-friendly sewing course helps you build confidence and practical skills in machine and hand sewing. You’ll learn to use a sewing machine, work with different fabrics, and follow commercial patterns to create simple items like a tote bag. The course also introduces basic business skills, including pricing, marketing, and planning a product line. It is Ideal for those preparing for work, further learning, or community engagement. This course supports your journey into creative enterprise and personal development.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 18/11/2026 -
Wed 17/03/2027
Times:
9:30am - 3:00pm
Duration:
15 sessions
Location:
St Johns Centre (Manchester)
St Johns Road
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 7GX
Tutor:
Nasim Akhtar
Course code:
Q00027266
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £576.00

Sewing into business

This course is funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. This beginner-friendly sewing course helps you build confidence and practical skills in machine and hand sewing. You’ll learn to use a sewing machine, work with different fabrics, and follow commercial patterns to create simple items like a tote bag. The course also introduces basic business skills, including pricing, marketing, and planning a product line. It is Ideal for those preparing for work, further learning, or community engagement. This course supports your journey into creative enterprise and personal development.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 20/11/2026 -
Fri 12/03/2027
Times:
9:30am - 3:00pm
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
St Johns Centre (Manchester)
St Johns Road
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 7GX
Tutor:
Nasim Akhtar
Course code:
Q00027268
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £576.00