After School & Saturday Courses
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Textile Art incorporated in all our thoughtful fashion classes
- Create Bold Art from Recycled Materials – Limited Spots Available!”
- Perfect for GCSE & A-Level and younger children 8+yrs who love art: Transformative Textile Art with Rosie Mullan”
Create Art. Save the Planet. Build Your Portfolio.
Get inspired and go green in our exciting new art course, Thread Rebels: Crafting Art from Castoffs!
Led by emerging artist Rosie Mullan, this hands-on course invites students to explore creative techniques like weaving, patchwork, embroidery, upcycling and more — all while transforming recycled materials into stunning textile artworks as wearable art or wall hangings..
By the end of the term, students will have crafted a series of original pieces that can be proudly displayed or worn — plus valuable portfolio additions to those teens taking Art & Textiles GCSE or A-Level.
? Learn innovative textile techniques
? Create unique, sustainable art
? Be mentored by a contemporary artist
? Build an impressive portfolio
Limited spaces available – enrol today!
GREAT OFFER: Get 25% off if you sign up for bundle of two weekly courses (Thoughtful Fashion Club AND Thread Rebels OR Crochet Club)
Thoughtful fashion and textile art
“I made it myself!”
Currently running on Wednesdays and Thursdays, our afterschool clubs are experimental sessions aimed at developing transferrable life skills.
Our out-of-the-box creative approach allows young minds to play with different materials and methods to create unique outfits whilst developing an understanding of the lifecycle of our clothes, Imagine being able to express identity, inclusivity, gender, heritage, nature, love, peace and beauty through your style and outfits!
For ages 8+, learn with like-minded individuals, who share the passions of young designers, determined to make a change for the future. These classes are also suitable for teenagers looking to complete their Duke of Edinburgh (or similar) Skills Award.
In class you will learn, but not limited to:
- How to use sewing machines
- Clothes and accessory making
- Upcycling Skills
- Repair, mending and alteration skills
- Design skills with a purpose
We are a registered charity and run a bursary scheme (conditions apply). Email us if you think you may be eligible.
Tuesday Thoughtful Crochet club
Tuesday Crochet Club – 5:30-7
We are delighted to welcome back our Lilyella, fashion designer and alumni of Little Hands Design. She can’t wait to share her love for youthful crochet design with young budding designers during this weekly yarn & crochet bonanza.
Get ready to explore the exciting world of crochet fashion. Alongside creating, we’ll dive into other aspects of this creative field. You’ll work with a variety of materials and learn techniques that will empower you to express your unique sense of style, and create loveable yarn plushies, known as Amigurumi!
Throughout term you will not only hone your crochet skills, but build a cool selection of handmade accessories and plushies to take home. Get ready to step into spring with a some fun yarn buddies, and a wardrobe that reflects your individuality and creativity. Students are also encouraged to ‘Customise with Crochet’ their pre-existing clothing once they have a hand on the basics.
If financial support is a concern, we believe in making this experience accessible to all. Please note we run a bursary scheme for low income families (evidence required) and a scholarship scheme for high ability students (with a supporting statement from their schools).
Join us for a transformative journey where you will gain valuable skills, expand your creativity, and develop your own unique sense of style whilst being aware of the impact on our world. Summer is just around the corner, so it’s time to clear out your wardrobe and make way for some new stylish creations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and have a blast at our exciting new Tuesday Crochet Club!
Saturday thoughtful fashion and textile art
These are experimental sessions aimed at developing transferrable life skills. Our out-of-the-box creative approach allows young minds to play with different materials and methods to create unique outfits whilst developing an understanding of the lifecycle of our clothes. Imagine being able to express identity, inclusivity, gender, heritage, nature, love, peace and beauty through your style and outfits!
For ages 8+. These classes are also suitable for teenagers looking to complete their Duke of Edinburgh (or similar) Skills Award.
In class you will learn, but not limited to:
- How to use sewing machines
- Clothes and accessory making
- Upcycling Skills
- Repair, mending and alteration skills
- Design skills with a purpose
We are a registered charity and run a bursary scheme (conditions apply). Email us if you think you may be eligible.