Start Date
Wednesday 11th September 2024
End Date
Wednesday 27th November 2024
Location
Beechdale Community Centre
Fees:
£87.50
Course Code:
C052639 / Q052640
Key Details
Course Area:
Fashion and Textiles
Student Type:
19+ student
Course Type:
Part-time FE course
Course Introduction
This course will focus on developing sewing skills to produce a professional finished garment and is suitable for both beginners and improvers.
Topics include learning how to:
- Take body measurements
- Create a simple pattern for your own measurements
- Use both sewing machines lock stitch and over locker
- Sew different types of seams and seam finishes
Community classes are first steps into learning for many adults, enabling them to find out more about a subject of interest in a welcoming, inclusive local venue.
From September 2024, funding changes mean that courses primary aim is to support students into further education or employment opportunities (paid or voluntary). If students wish to continue studying the same subject on a leisure basis, it may be possible to set up full cost courses, subject to tutor and room availability.
Course options
Start Date
Wednesday 11th September 2024
End Date
Wednesday 27th November 2024
Location
Beechdale Community Centre
Fees:
£105.00
Course Code:
C052752 / Q052753
Start Date
Friday 13th September 2024
End Date
Friday 29th November 2024
Location
Queens Walk Community Centre
Fees:
£70.50
Course Code:
C052853 / Q052854
Start Date
Friday 13th September 2024
End Date
Friday 29th November 2024
Location
Queens Walk Community Centre
Fees:
£70.50
Course Code:
C052851 / Q052852
Start Date
Monday 16th September 2024
End Date
Monday 09th December 2024
Location
The Vine Community Centre
Fees:
£87.50
Course Code:
C052815 / Q052816
Start Date
Monday 16th September 2024
End Date
Monday 09th December 2024
Location
The Vine Community Centre
Fees:
£87.50
Course Code:
C052813 / Q052814
Start Date
Tuesday 17th September 2024
End Date
Tuesday 10th December 2024
Location
Ramgarhia Sabha Gurdwara
Fees:
£96.25
Course Code:
C052655 / Q052656
Start Date
Tuesday 17th September 2024
End Date
Tuesday 10th December 2024
Location
The Vine Community Centre
Fees:
£96.25
Course Code:
C052823 / Q052824
Start Date
Thursday 19th September 2024
End Date
Thursday 05th December 2024
Location
Evolve
Fees:
£105.00
Course Code:
C052582 / Q052583
Start Date
Tuesday 24th September 2024
End Date
Tuesday 10th December 2024
Location
Bakersfield Community Centre
Fees:
£87.50
Course Code:
C052588 / Q052589
Start Date
Wednesday 04th December 2024
End Date
Wednesday 26th February 2025
Location
Beechdale Community Centre
Fees:
£105.00
Course Code:
C052754 / Q052755
Start Date
Thursday 05th December 2024
End Date
Thursday 27th February 2025
Location
The Training Centre
Fees:
£105.00
Course Code:
C052673 / Q052674
Start Date
Friday 06th December 2024
End Date
Friday 07th March 2025
Location
Queens Walk Community Centre
Fees:
£70.00
Course Code:
C052857 / Q052858
Start Date
Friday 06th December 2024
End Date
Friday 07th March 2025
Location
Queens Walk Community Centre
Fees:
£70.00
Course Code:
C052855 / Q052856
Start Date
Wednesday 08th January 2025
End Date
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Location
Beechdale Community Centre
Fees:
£87.50
Course Code:
C052641 / Q052642
Start Date
Monday 13th January 2025
End Date
Monday 31st March 2025
Location
The Vine Community Centre
Fees:
£96.25
Course Code:
C052825 / Q052826
Start Date
Monday 13th January 2025
End Date
Monday 31st March 2025
Location
The Vine Community Centre
Fees:
£96.25
Course Code:
C052827 / Q052828
Start Date
Tuesday 14th January 2025
End Date
Tuesday 01st April 2025
Location
Ramgarhia Sabha Gurdwara
Fees:
£96.25
Course Code:
C052657 / Q052658
Start Date
Tuesday 14th January 2025
End Date
Tuesday 01st April 2025
Location
The Vine Community Centre
Fees:
£96.25
Course Code:
C052829 / Q052830
Start Date
Thursday 16th January 2025
End Date
Thursday 27th March 2025
Location
Evolve
Fees:
£105.00
Course Code:
C052584 / Q052585
Start Date
Tuesday 21st January 2025
End Date
Tuesday 01st April 2025
Location
Bakersfield Community Centre
Fees:
£87.50
Course Code:
C052590 / Q052591
Start Date
Wednesday 05th March 2025
End Date
Wednesday 21st May 2025
Location
Beechdale Community Centre
Fees:
£105.00
Course Code:
C052760 / Q052761
Start Date
Thursday 24th April 2025
End Date
Thursday 03rd July 2025
Location
Evolve
Fees:
£105.00
Course Code:
C052586 / Q052587
Course Information
College Certificate
You must be aged 19+ and have a good standard of English as you will be required to complete a short workbook with the help of your tutor.
Where a course is held at the Asian Women's Centre, it is for women only.
Tutors will give regular verbal and written feedback. You will be required to complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and encouraged to set your own personal targets as part of this course. This course is a fun and practical introduction to sewing!
There may be opportunities to progress onto other courses both in the community and at Nottingham College sites.
The course tutor can discuss appropriate opportunities if you wish to further your learning in this subject area.
Community classes are first steps into learning for many adults, enabling them to find out more about a subject of interest in a welcoming, inclusive local venue.
From September 2024, funding changes mean that courses primary aim is to support students into further education or employment opportunities (paid or voluntary). If students wish to continue studying the same subject on a leisure basis, it may be possible to set up full cost courses, subject to tutor and room availability.
You will need to bring your own tools, materials and an apron.
The tutor will provide guidance and what equipment can be purchased at the start of the course.
You can read more about community courses and your Individual Learning Plan in our Guidance for Community Learners booklet.
Tutor: Kirpal Kaur
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