Fashion, textiles and crafts
Sewing and sustainability – alter, repair, re-style and upcycle
For learners at all levels who wish to learn how to breathe new life into existing garments.
Course location
Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha Street, SE15 4NX.
What you’ll learn
Bring your pre-loved garments and learn how to repair them and/or turn them into something completely new. Learn how to alter garments to a specific fit. With our sewing first aid course, you can solve basic sewing problems (change a zip, mend a hem, etc.).
How the course is taught
Courses are tutor led with demonstrations and one to one support. Tutors will advise on a scheme of work for individual projects. There will be opportunities for learners to support and learn from each other through group discussions on work in progress and finished work.
Materials you’ll need
A folder, pen, pencil, notebook
After the course
Take further fashion, textiles or crafts courses at City Lit or Morley College. You will have increased confidence talking about your work and improved time management skills. Former learners have started businesses or gone into paid and voluntary employment.
How to enrol
Complete an enrolment form online
Find out how to enrol, locations and more about our services.
Course details
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Fees £5 annual registration fee also payable |
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| NEW! Sewing and sustainability – alter, repair, re-style and upcycle |
Wednesday 11am to 2pm |
FT4019 8 January 2025 11 weeks |
£165 standard £82.50 concession Materials fee £5 |
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Contact information
You can:
- email adult.learning@southwark.gov.uk
- phone 020 7358 2100 or 020 7358 2101
Page last updated: 22 November 2024
