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Sewing and Clothesmaking - Pattern Cutting/Drafting - Improvers
- Price:
- £117.00
- Starts:
- 07/06/2024
- Day of week:
- FRI
- Tutor:
- Anna Harper
- Ends:
- 05/07/2024
- Location:
- Broadstairs Adult Education Centre, Broadstairs
- Time:
- 09:15 - 12:15
- Duration:
- 5 weeks
This course is currently full and online booking is not possible. Please call 03000 41 22 22* to register your interest. We will contact you directly if we can accommodate you.
This course is ideal if you wish to create your own patterns and blocks in order to create garments to fit. You can create many and varied designs using these skills and produce amazing pieces.
• Follow a full set of instructions to draft a pattern block from bespoke measurements.
• Interpret the type of design that is possible from the block that is chosen to be drafted.
• Apply prior knowledge of pattern cutting to the process of designing whilst also in relation to the proportions of the body.
• Develop and awareness of fabrics and their suitability to different silhouettes and pattern techniques.
• Draft a pattern in relation to what has been designed whilst applying prior dart manipulation etc. techniques
Who is the tutor?
About the Tutor: Anna Harper
Anna is a highly experience costume maker and designer.
How will I be taught?
Tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including demonstration, instructions, one-to-one tutorial guidance, group discussions and critiques. It is important to note that craft courses are practical, requiring a degree of manual dexterity. Students will need to participate fully to get the most out of the course. Our courses are taught by qualified and experienced tutors most of whom are practising craftspeople.
One to one guidance, group critiques, self-assessment against individualised learning outcomes stated on the ILP.
What do I need to bring with me?
We have a number of sewing machines, however students need to be aware that they may have to share or feel welcome to bring their own machines.
• Pattern paper
Pattern master / set square
Tape measure
Pencil
Pen
Rubber
Paper scissors
Fabric scissors
Sewing machine
Calico for toile
Fabric for garments
Thread
Tailors chalk
What can I do next?
During your course, your tutor will offer guidance in your personal progression route.
Courses are designed to progress students to higher levels of the Art. In addition, our courses support application to "Access to Degree Foundation courses" leading to Higher Education opportunities.
Kent Adult Education web site offers many courses for students wishing to develop a self-employed business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self-employment or an interest in developing career options in this chosen path.
For more information please go to www.kentadulteducation.co.uk
What do I need to join the course
You need to have completed a level one beginners pattern cutting course with us.
Getting to your course
Find us
Broadstairs Adult Education Centre
Hilderstone Centre
St. Peters Road
Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 2JW
If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code BRO/133963/N/PF.
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