Fashion, textiles and crafts

Sew and make

Who the course is for

Both beginners and more experienced sewers will benefit from this course. The course is flexible in the items it produces, allowing all skill levels and interests to be learned and achieved.

Course location

• Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha Street, SE15 4NX
• fully equipped sewing room

What you’ll learn

Learn how to copy a favourite garment or remodel, bring alterations or repairs, or a commercial pattern or sewing project. Beginners will be taught how to use a sewing machine and all will be advised on the suitability of their projects

How the course is taught

Courses are tutor-led with demonstrations and one-to-one support. 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, blank A4 paper or notebook pen, pencil, ruler and eraser
• garment to copy/alter, fabrics, scissors, pins and tape measure

Please note the £5 materials fee for these courses covers sundry items used in the first few weeks of your course. For your subsequent projects, you will need to provide your fabric, threads and other relevant materials.

After the course

You can attend further fashion, textiles or crafts courses at Southwark Adult Learning Service, City Lit or Morley College. You will have increased confidence in your work and skills, including identifying your future projects. Former learners have gone on to start businesses, or 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

Contact information

Southwark Adult Learning Service 

• email adult.learning@southwark.gov.uk
• telephone 020 7358 2100 or 020 7358 2101

Page last updated: 31 July 2024