Sewing - Bunting Bonanza [SSK]

Course intent

Learn how to make attractive buntings, from simple colourful triangles to patchwork bats, for your home or as gifts. Make buntings to suit many occasions and settings – birthdays, weddings, summer patio, Halloween and Christmas. Enjoy the well-being benefits gained through working in a friendly, creative learning environment and a fun and creative day of sewing.

What will we cover?

• Safe and effective use of sewing equipment

• Colour, size, shape and complexity
• Preparation of fabrics and components
• Optional - decorative techniques: applique, patchwork, addition of other components
• Construction methods for the flags
• Sewing the bunting into strings

There will be demonstrations, instruction, one-to-one tutor guidance, group discussions and critiques.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

Beginners and improvers.

For adults aged 18 years or older.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

• your own fabrics

• thread
• any additional components for your individual project and for testing techniques and machine stitches
• basic sewing equipment - pins, tape measure, fabric marker and scissors
• a notepad, pen and pencil

Rotary cutters, mats, cutting rulers and sewing machines are available to use during the workshop.

We will send a ‘needs list’ before the start of the workshop to tell you what you need to bring and where to source fabrics.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Patchwork, Quilting and Appliqué makes for a creative and mindful hobby, and courses for this as well as other Needlecraft classes run throughout the year.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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