MAIN DETAILS
For children in school years 6, 7, 8, & 9
5 week course
1.5 hour sessions = 7.5 hours of learning time
Tuesday 4th, 11th, 25th November, 2nd, 9th December. We will skip the 18th November.
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.
£120
You will receive your kit in session 1 which includes everything you need to make your Christmas Banner, such as templates, threads and fabrics. So there’s nothing else you need to bring with you.
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 5 week course, your child will have a unique, individual banner with a Christmas themed, 3 dimensional motif of their choice, featuring doweling for stability and string to hang it up.
During the course, your child will learn:
How to use a pattern (template) and understand the specialist markings and symbols
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 apply decorative techniques; flat and relief applique, to create interesting and 3 dimensional motifs
Embroidery stitches to combine with machine sewing
How to sew neat hems
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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