Hand and Machine Embroidery

Learn the basic traditional skills of embroidery with step by step instructions as well as how to think creatively with freehand machine embroidery stitching and textile embellishment.

• Learn free motion embroidery, applique and hand embroidery to mark make with different types of stitch.
• Create a sketchbook of samplers.
• Explore different materials and processes.
• Explore the traditional and experimental.
• Research historical and contemporary embroidery artists.
• Design and create one hand and one machine stitch final personalised outcome such as a wall hanging or accessory such as a cushion cover.

Learning Methods

Design drawing, class talks, demonstrations, individual/group discussion and studio-based practice are all methods of delivery on this course. 

You are taught by specialist staff who will offer practical advice and instruction together with personal encouragement in discovering individual creative skills.

You will receive general instruction and one-to-one tuition tailored to suit your personal level of experience and ability.

A complete health and safety induction with take place on commencement of the course.

Assessment

This course is not formally assessed. 

Academic Support

Students are encouraged to inform us at the time of enrolment of information relating to a disability, medical condition or specific learning difficulty.

The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants with profound physical or sensory disabilities are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.

Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in academic writing, study skills, maths and statistics, English language and information technology.

This course provides an excellent introduction for beginners.

Required Age

All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of course.

• Course fee: £345

Materials & Equipment

Students will access the dry textile workshop facilities including sewing machines.

Calico and small samples will be provided for initial sampler projects in the first term.

You must provide your own materials such as embroidery frames, fabrics and threads.

Refunds

A refund is only applicable where there has been illness with a medical certificate to support it.

Gray's Art Shop

Located within the Gray’s building, the Art Shop stocks a wide range of specialist materials, papers and equipment for all kinds of creative ventures. Open to all, both student and non-student, with very competitive prices, the staff are on hand and happy to help. Open between 9am-3.30pm Monday to Friday and a selection of dates over each term to accommodate the Short Course students.

Staff appreciate many Short Course students are busy through the day, so they are happy to take phone orders that can be collected from reception at a later/more convenient time for students.

ID Cards

Students enrolled on a 40/60 hour Short Course are eligible for student discounted rates around the city and at our Gray’s Art Shop. Find out more:  

Disclaimer

For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter.  For further information see: