Patchwork, Quilting and Appliqué - Beginners & Improvers

Course intent

The opportunity to learn patchwork, quilting and appliqué skills will be provided through instruction and hands-on experience, enabling the development of interesting and creative quilts and projects, using a variety of techniques and designs.

What will I learn?

Working at an individual pace, beginners and improving learners will have the opportunity to learn, develop, refine and broaden their patchwork, quilting and appliqué knowledge and skills, whilst working on a quilt or other project [agreed with the tutor].

Teaching and learning will focus on: · Fabric basics and preparation · Quilt design and colour · Cutting using a rotary cutter, mat and quilting ruler · Joining fabric shapes. A variety of patchwork block patterns will be offered. · Using a sewing machine · Pressing · A Quilt as You Go [QAYG] method of quilt construction to make a quilt · Edge finishing

Note: projects may take longer than one course to complete.

o There will be chances to share quilting experiences on a regular basis.

o This course can be studied in isolation or considered as a path into a much larger subject area that makes for a creative and mindful hobby, with further courses offered throughout the year.

o As this course consists of more than one session you will find you make the most progress if you attend every taught lesson and complete any self-directed study opportunities provided.

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

This course welcomes beginners and improvers.

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?

What do I need to bring : · A ‘needs list’ will be sent out prior to the start of the course which will include possible sources of fabrics. · You are required to provide fabrics and threads to complete your individual projects and will need your own basic sewing equipment, eg pins, needles, scissors etc, plus a notepad, pen and pencil. · Additional fabrics will be required for the testing and trailling of techniques and machine sittches. · Rotary cutting equipment and sewing machines belonging to the centre are available to use during the course.

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 creativity and 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

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

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