Patchwork & Quilting - Beginners

Course intent

Understand the skills required to successfully work in patchwork & quilting. You will begin your journey by developing your sewing, cutting and assembling skills. You will be shown the techniques to make a quilt. We will also explore exciting quilt designs and be inspired for future projects.

What will I learn?

What will I learn : · Fabrics · Straight grain and cross grain · Colour and contrast · Cutting · Sewing · Assembling pieces into a whole · Hand Quilting · Design · The importance of a clean and tidy studio

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

This inspiring course is for beginners who would like to explore Quiltmaking. It would be an advantage if you attended the ‘Patchwork & Quilting - Patchwork for Complete beginners’ course but this is not essential. If you are a returning learner having just completed a previous 6-week course, you will refine and build on your existing skills.

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

You need to bring: · Fabric – at least 3 quarter metres in 3 different shades – matching or contrasting colours

o 25cm a light colour

o 25cm of a medium colour

o 25cm dark in colour

Equipment: · large sharp scissors for fabric cutting · scissors for paper cutting · small snipping scissors · pins & needles · thread · propelling pencil (because they’re always sharp) · accurate ruler

Materials & machinery needed during the course will be discussed in the first lesson. You can contact the tutor on adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk if you have any questions regarding materials for this first session.

What can I do when I finish the course?

To progress onto other SAL courses and specific one-day workshops.

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

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

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