Fashion & textiles
Are you looking to develop skills in fashion, either for your own personal interest or to help you progress onto further or higher education? Maybe you have aspirations of a new career or starting your own business in the fashion industry, or maybe you just want to design your own clothes or learn how to style yourself. Our range of fashion courses include: fashion illustration, styling, design, developing fashion drawing skills and creating fashion accessories. Any questions? Contact our visual arts team on 020 7492 2700 Monday - Friday between 10am - 5pm.
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Leather wallets
Course Date: Mon 17 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetMake a simple, folding leather wallet by hand over two evenings. You will be guided step by step, with the option to adapt the pattern to your own design. Beginners welcome, no experience necessary.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £69.00Concession: £69.00 -
Introduction to clothes making
Course Date: Fri 21 Sep 2018 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to make your own clothes. This beginner's course will teach you how to use the sewing machine, as well as basic sewing techniques and processes. Start by sampling, then construct a simple garment.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £249.00Concession: £152.00 -
Introduction to using the sewing machine
Course Date: Sun 23 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetBecome familiar with the sewing machine, learning how to thread up and use the machine safely and competently. Practise machine stitching different seams, hems and inserting a zip. Basic materials included.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £69.00Concession: £69.00 -
Introduction to hand sewing
Course Date: Mon 24 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn the basics of hand sewing and build your confidence in using this skill to repair and adapt. Get to grips with a variety of simple stitches to make seams and hems, and attach buttons.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £149.00Concession: £91.00 -
Textiles: basics for beginners
Course Date: Tue 25 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGet started with the basics of textiles by painting, printing and stitching fabric. Combine simple practical techniques with design work in colour, texture, pattern and composition.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £97.00 -
Introduction to printed textiles
Course Date: Tue 25 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCreate your own textiles on this practical introduction to textile print processes. Explore block, transfer and silkscreen printing. Suitable for all levels.Full fee: £259.00Senior fee: £207.00Concession: £158.00 -
Hand knitting for beginners
Course Date: Sat 29 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis intensive course will inspire a passion for hand knitting, colour and texture. The perfect way to get started. Basic materials included.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £151.00Concession: £115.00 -
Sewing on sundays: beginners
Course Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetStart making clothes with a fun A-line skirt in a fabric of your choice. Learn how to choose the right pattern size, lay out pattern pieces, cut out and sew seams, zips, waist facings and hems.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £121.00 -
City Lit textiles: mixed media
Course Date: Tue 2 Oct 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetInvestigate mixed-media textiles through this project-based course which introduces a variety of materials, techniques and design processes. You will develop a creative portfolio of textile samples using sketchbook research and finally work towards a finished piece.Full fee: £389.00Senior fee: £389.00Concession: £237.00 -
Designing textiles using Photoshop: stage 1
Course Date: Wed 3 Oct 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCreate patterns and designs for printed textiles which may then be printed on cloth. This course is ideal for beginners in Photoshop who are textile artists or designers, or for anyone interested in exploring pattern, colour and texture.Full fee: £329.00Senior fee: £263.00Concession: £201.00 -
Fashion skills: how to moodboard
Course Date: Thu 4 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetJoin this short course introducing you to the theory and purpose of the fashion moodboard. Using magazine cut outs, annotations and fabric samples you will assemble your ideas for a fashion collection. Includes some computer work.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £66.00 -
Introduction to print for fashion and textiles
Course Date: Wed 10 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA valuable introduction to print design and production. Looking at contemporary fashion and textile examples you will consider the importance of scale, colour and process when planning a print project. You will experiment with simple block printing processes to create samples.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00Concession: £103.00 -
Textiles and surface pattern: designing with collage
Course Date: Sun 14 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExperimental drawing exploration using paper collage. Develop creative ideas for textiles exploring texture, colour, proportion and composition through cutting, ripping, layering and 2D construction.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £97.00 -
Textiles: experimental hand stitch
Course Date: Sat 20 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA contemporary approach to hand stitching and embroidery exploring a variety of traditional stitches and techniques. Create experimental and expressive samples using traditional and non-traditional materials.Full fee: £209.00Senior fee: £167.00Concession: £127.00