Patchwork & Quilting - Improvers & Advanced

High volumes of enquiries - August 2024

Due to high numbers of enquiries, there are currently longer waiting times on the phones and a delay to responses for voicemails, emails and enquiries.

We apologise for any inconvenience and are working as quickly as possible to get to you.

Course intent

Learners who are already skilled will have the opportunity to develop, refine and broaden their knowledge and skills in patchwork, quilting and appliqué. It will be delivered through instruction and hands-on experience and enable the development of interesting and creative quilts and projects.

What will I learn?

You will · explore traditional and modern patchwork, quilting and applique techniques · develop interesting designs and quilt projects (agreed with the tutor) Note: projects may take more than one term to complete. · have the opportunity to regularly share quilting experiences

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

This course is for learners with an enhanced skills base who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in this subject area at an improving and advanced level.

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

You need to bring: · fabrics and threads to complete your individual projects

basic sewing equipment · pins · needles · scissors · tape measure etc · additional fabrics for testing and trailling techniques and machine sittches · notepad, pen and pencil

Rotary cutting equipment and sewing machines belonging to the centre are available to use during the course.

A ‘needs list’ will be sent out prior to the start of the courses which will include where to go to source fabric.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Patchwork, quilting and appliqué courses will be offered throughout the year by Surrey Adult Learning to develop skills in this subject area. Occasional Saturday classes and other Needlecraft classes will also be offered. For further details, please visit our website – www.surreycc.gov.uk/adultlearnng

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.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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Details

  • Day: Friday
  • Start date: 13 Sep 2024
  • Time: 10am to 12pm
  • Cost: £292
  • Location: Farnham centre
  • Sessions: 13 sessions
  • Tutor: Pauline Harvey
  • Course code: QFDX508NZA
  • Places: Waiting list. Call 0300 200 1044

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