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Medway Adult Education

Sewing: Dressmaking workshop - mixed ability  

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Course summary

Code: Q000031A  

Location: Rochester Adult Education Centre  

Cost: £51.75 to £69.00 

Starting: Friday 21 March 2025 

Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)

Time: 09:30 


By continuing you confirm that you are 19 or over on 31 August and have agreed to the the Terms and conditions

 

Course Information Sheet

Description


Whether you would like to learn new creative skills or to investigate the possibility of a new textile-based career, MAE Community Learning courses can provide you with a stepping stone to progress

This is a one day course that could benefit learners with sewing skills wishing to improve and produce a professionally made garment.

You will observe appropriate Health & Safety requirements for the dressmaking studio as set out in the MAE ground rules/ learner contract.

  

What will I learn on this course?
Learners will: 1. Further develop and demonstrate the workings of the commercial pattern for one project and assemble the project professionally using suitable fabric. Not all of the above is achievable in one day course, it may be necessary to book more Friday workshops or join a 10/15 week course.

Is this course suitable for me?
This course is suitable for students of all abilities but some sewing and machine skills would be helpful.

Is there anything I need to know about the course?
This course is suitable for students of all abilities but some sewing and machine skills would be helpful. Beginners could join and would work on a simple garment all patterns and fabrics for the workshop can be purchased after discussion with the tutor.

Will there be additional costs?
The additional fabric called interfacing when needed will be ordered and purchased from the tutor.

What could I go on to do after this course?
Your tutor can talk to you about other subject related courses available. Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent College, Medway School of Arts and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester Centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through with you individual progression options. If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Attendance Policy
In order to get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 85%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend, please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed

How are digital skills used and enhanced on this course
Information technology may be used to introduce skills, techniques, and the work of other sewists along with safe internet usage. Whilst you do not need any IT skills to enrol on this course, please do speak to the tutor if this is an area you would like to explore.

Health and Safety
By participating in the live class you accept that you understand that dressmaking and sewing involves potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability. It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities. The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience as a result of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.

 

Location

Rochester Adult Education Centre  
Rochester Community Hub  
Eastgate
Rochester  
ME1 1EW  

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