Improvers
Start Date:
Wednesday 4th December 2024
End Date:
Wednesday 26th February 2025
Time:
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location:
Beechdale Community Centre
Fees:
£105.00
Course Code:
C052754 / Q052755
Key Details
Course Area:
Fashion and Textiles
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Part-time FE course
Course Introduction
Community courses are “first steps” for adults to learn new skills, develop confidence, meet others in welcoming classroom. The purpose of courses is to support students into further learning or employment (paid or voluntary).
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
On this course students will learn techniques and strategies to identify and achieve goals.
You should attend regularly and arrive on time to make best progress on course
You will complete a short diary weekly in class time, to record your progress and receive written tutor feedback.
You will use Microsoft Teams whilst on the course. Microsoft Teams is a free, safe online app used by Nottingham College for tutors to contact students.
Using Teams will also enable you to develop and feel confident using digital skills.
For more information on using Microsoft Teams and the induction process, please visit our Induction Information for Community Students page.
Course options
Improvers
Start Date:
Friday 6th December 2024
End Date:
Friday 7th March 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Queens Walk Community Centre
Fees:
£70.00
Course Code:
C052855 / Q052856
Improvers
Start Date:
Friday 6th December 2024
End Date:
Friday 7th March 2025
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:
Queens Walk Community Centre
Fees:
£70.00
Course Code:
C052857 / Q052858
Improvers
Start Date:
Wednesday 8th January 2025
End Date:
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location:
Beechdale Community Centre
Fees:
£87.50
Course Code:
C052641 / Q052642
Improvers
Start Date:
Monday 13th January 2025
End Date:
Monday 31st March 2025
Time:
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
The Vine Community Centre
Fees:
£96.25
Course Code:
C052825 / Q052826
Improvers
Start Date:
Monday 13th January 2025
End Date:
Monday 31st March 2025
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:
The Vine Community Centre
Fees:
£96.25
Course Code:
C052827 / Q052828
Improvers
Start Date:
Tuesday 14th January 2025
End Date:
Tuesday 1st April 2025
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location:
Ramgarhia Sabha Gurdwara
Fees:
£96.25
Course Code:
C052657 / Q052658
Improvers
Start Date:
Tuesday 14th January 2025
End Date:
Tuesday 1st April 2025
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:
The Vine Community Centre
Fees:
£96.25
Course Code:
C052829 / Q052830
Improvers
Start Date:
Thursday 16th January 2025
End Date:
Thursday 27th March 2025
Time:
9:15 am - 12:15 pm
Location:
Evolve
Fees:
£105.00
Course Code:
C052584 / Q052585
Sewing for All
Start Date:
Tuesday 21st January 2025
End Date:
Tuesday 1st April 2025
Time:
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Bakersfield Community Centre
Fees:
£87.50
Course Code:
C052590 / Q052591
Sewing for All
Start Date:
Wednesday 5th March 2025
End Date:
Wednesday 21st May 2025
Time:
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location:
Beechdale Community Centre
Fees:
£105.00
Course Code:
C052760 / Q052761
Sewing for All
Start Date:
Thursday 24th April 2025
End Date:
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Time:
9:15 am - 12:15 pm
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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