MAIN DETAILS
For children in school years 6, 7, 8, & 9
4 week course
1.5 hour sessions = 6 hours of learning time
Tuesday 23rd, 30th September, 7th, 14th October.
6pm to 7.30pm
Held at Redborne Upper School, in Ampthill.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
The price you pay reserves you a place at each weekly session, full use of all machines and tools, and includes your kit to make your project.
£125
You will receive your kit in session 1, which includes all the essentials you need to upcycle your hoodie, such as templates, dyes, threads, and fabric. You just need to bring a hoodie with you to upcycle!
DISCOUNTS
When you book and pay for two or more people onto the same course in one transaction, you will receive a 5% discount. When you book and pay for four or more courses in one transaction, you will receive a 10% discount.
AIMS AND OUTCOMES
By the end of the 4 week course, your child will have learnt different tie dye techniques and the complex and effective technique reverse applique. They will combine the two decorative techniques to creatively upcycle their own hoodie, with the help of imagery and templates for inspiration.
During the course, your child will learn:
How to use a pattern (template) and understand the specialist markings and symbols
How to dye fabric into interesting patterns and colour combinations
How to use the sewing machine and different tools and equipment used in sewing
Increase their confidence using a sewing machine, setting the dials and selecting the best stitch settings, and how to solve common problems
How to sew with stretchy sweatshirt fabric
The reverse applique technique with the use of stitch and tear
Creativity skills to combine colour, pattern on a wearable item
Various sewing processes such as application of interfacing and top stitching
To think logically-assembling various fabric pieces in a sequenced order
READY TO BOOK?
Please complete the form to book your place. This will request a place. Your place will be confirmed following payment. Please look out for an email from Anneka at Crafty Birds with payment details, after submitting the form.
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