| Starts 8 June 2024 |
Tired of pants that don’t fit? In this hands on tissue fitting workshop, learn your correct pattern size and how to alter any commercial pants pattern to fit your body. Discover solutions to fit problems and pick up tips in order to create a flattering style. Using Palmer/Pletsch fitting concepts to make alterations to the basic Mc Calls pant fit pattern 6901, you will take home a pattern that you can use over and over again. You will then learn to sew your pants and fine-tune fit. A list of course requirements will be provided on enrolment.
| Starts 25 May 2024 |
Learn how to alter any pattern to fit you using hands on tissue fitting. In this workshop we do very little measuring, because measuring does not tell you all you need to know about your body. Discover what size you really are, so that you can start out with the correct pattern. Focus on making bodice and skirt alterations using Palmer/ Pletsch fitting techniques and McCalls pattern 7279 or 2718. Once changes are made to the basic pattern, you will go home with your own personal body map and the ability to alter any fashion pattern of your choice. Participants will be encouraged to tissue fit and alter additional dress patterns of their choice.
| Starts 22 June 2024 |
Be guided through the construction of a tailored lined jacket using a commercial pattern, Palmer/Pletsch fitting concepts and modern tailoring techniques. All of your sewing will improve after you learn to tailor. You will learn how to alter your pattern to fit, cutting and marking accuracy, interfacings and proper fusing, shoulder and chest shaping, shaped darts, careful trimming and quality pressing, sleeve heads, buttonholes and pockets, lining and perfect hems. Participants will need some basic sewing skills. A list of suggested suitable patterns for the course is available from the college, along with the requirements for Lesson 1.
| Starts 21 June 2024 |
A-Line skirts are flattering for most figure types and are amongst the simplest to make. Learn how to draft a skirt pattern from your own measurements, cut it out from your choice of fabric and construct it using a variety of simple sewing techniques. Students will learn how to sew a straight seam, darts, insert a zipper, attach a facing or waistband and finish a hem, all in a day! Basic sewing skills are an advantage.
| Starts 8 May 2024 |
Learn to sew or build on your existing skills in a class designed for the absolute beginner, those with basic sewing skills or the more advanced sewer. Master sewing basics and how to use your sewing machine, expand your sewing knowledge and skills, finish those unfinished items, have assistance with fitting or just enjoy the opportunity to sew with help at hand if needed. Students will be taught how to sew an item/s of their choice using commercial patterns. This course includes pattern selection, alterations, layout, cutting, construction methods and sewing machine operation. More experienced sewers will be guided through the construction of garments of their own choice and will be encouraged to explore new techniques. Participants should be able to complete a basic garment or item by the end of the course.
| Starts 8 May 2024 |
This Course is challenging our Senses to connect with Scents exploring a Synaesthetic Experience, meaning a close relationship of Scents with Colour, Texture, Temperature, Movement, Emotions and Memories. Then, through an Olfactive Experience, we will learn to Categorise Scents which will take us to the basics of creating our first Perfume Notes composition. We will learn the elements and techniques of composing our own perfume by using essential oils, fragrances and absolutes. This Course will involve the use of Visual Arts with Fragrance Creation. Your creativity and imagination will be taken to different places.
| Starts 9 May 2024 |
Many people who haven’t used their sewing machine for a while will have difficulty in getting it running again. If you have never used a sewing machine and wanting to buy one. Come along and use the college machines. This is a good way to figure out what you need it for and get advice before purchasing one. Confidence will be achieved with threading and basic maintenance advice. For intermediate sewers it is a great atmosphere to gain ideas from others and advance your creative skills. It is also inspiring to be among a group of like minded individuals and expand your knowledge.
| Starts 9 May 2024 |
Do you want to stylishly bring new life to your home? Learn the basics of colour schemes, cushions, covers and other furnishings with an experienced homemaker. This course is suitable for students with basic sewing skills. All students will create cushions, curtains and table runners, just to name a few things. Please bring writing materials and your creativity to every class!
| Starts 9 May 2024 |
Designed for people with experience in working with fondant and icing cakes. A continuation on from the Beginners course in Cake Decorating. (Additional cost for ingredients)