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Sustainable Fashion

Teachers

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online garment making 

Mark Making

Teacher Training

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making a shirt patten

garment constution

pattern drafting

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garment construction

dress making

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workshop

A-level,

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textileskills

making a skirt pattern 

making a garment block

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textile

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Weaving

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textile craft

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Free Motion & Machine Embroidery

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making clothing 

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Sewing

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Textiles

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Health & Safety Awareness

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Creative Design

making a dress pattern 

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Print & printmaking

Hand Drawing

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Machine Embroidery

textiledesign

textiles skills

Sewing Machine

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pattern making 

Dress making 

Teacher Assistant

Stitch

smocking

CPPD

Drawing

substainable fashion 

Interior Design

Arts & Crafts

Pattern Making

Embroidery

Fabric

Print

sewing 

textiles

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Textiles Skills Centre

<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">TEA &#39;N CHAT - &nbsp;Introducing AI in Textiles Education&nbsp;A FUN AND FASCINATING ONLINE LIVE SESSION WITH ROY BALLAM<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">19 MARCH 2024TIME: &nbsp;7-8pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FREE EVENT<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">Artificial Intelligence is already here and being used in businesses and in schools. Become an AI expert and transform the way you and your colleagues can change the way you work.&nbsp;Get ahead of the curve, keep up to date and join us for this TEA &#39;N CHAT with our very own techie geek ROY BALLAM, who will introduce the potential use of AI in textiles education.&nbsp;You will see AI in action, demonstrating how different tools could save you time, support your planning and teaching, enhance pupil experience, and further your creativity. The pros and cons of AI will also be highlighted. Transform your teaching with AI tools, save time, and get creative!The session will show how AI could help you:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">create teaching schemes and lesson plans&nbsp;</li><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">explore subject specific knowledge&nbsp;</li><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">generate and explore ideas, concepts, themes and designers&nbsp;</li><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">write questions and assessment frameworks&nbsp;</li><li style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">unleash creativity in textile design, colour, styles and fashion. &nbsp;</li></ul>This is a &lsquo;must-attend&rsquo;&nbsp;session for all those interested in AI (or just starting to discover its potential) and wishing to discover how it could be used in school. It is a stepping stone for the more in-depth&nbsp;Integrating AI in textiles education&nbsp;event being held on the 11 May 2024.</div><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"> COURSE LEADER: &nbsp; ROY BALLAM &nbsp;BA (Hons), MA, School Education Consultant<img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/textiles-skills-centre/9b61b89b-c982-4dd2-b44b-0b22e86d67db/original.jpeg" style="width: 200px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: auto; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 200px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: auto; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable wysiwyg_padded_img_cls">Roy works as a school education consultant, after leaving a leading charity as Managing Director and Head of Education.&nbsp;He has been involved in numerous teaching and education programme, initiatives and publications, including those in the UK and internationally.&nbsp; He is an experienced educational leader specialising in education management, training, resource development and research, and policy development and implementation. Throughout his career, he has used ICT to help bring subject-specific learning to life and support teachers through innovative, but pragmatic approaches. Roy originally trained as a food and textiles teacher and has been a GCSE moderator and A-level principal examiner.  &nbsp;<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">The&nbsp;Textiles Skills Centre Associates&nbsp;are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea &#39;N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed. We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at:&nbsp;info@textileskillscentre.comAt the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. If you are able to support us with a donation, however small, this will help to enhance the work we are doing.You can donate using the DONATION button below which will take you to the Paypal donations page, or select an amount when you book the event. All donations gratefully received.<a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=P3GCCAAFZBJWC" target="_blank" style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; background-color: rgb(61, 86, 224); border-width: 12px 18px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(61, 86, 224); display: inline-block; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer;" rel="noopener noreferrer" fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #3D56E0; border-top: 12px solid #3D56E0; border-bottom: 12px solid #3D56E0; border-right: 18px solid #3D56E0; border-left: 18px solid #3D56E0; display: inline-block;">DONATION</a>




TEA 'N CHAT - LINETTE MANUEL - 3D PRINTED FASHION
13 MAY 2025
TIME: 7-8pm  
 FREE EVENT
This event is held on ZOOM, so please register to get the Zoom details.



Join us for a FREE Tea 'N Chat with LINETTE MANUEL talking about her work with 3D Fashion  
Discover the exciting world of 3D printed fashion and learn how to incorporate it into your classroom. This webinar will provide you with valuable insights into the benefits, and tools associated with implementing 3D printed fashion projects into your classes.

We will go through this key topics:

What is 3D Printed Fashion?
3D Printed Basics
3D Printed Fashion Techniques
3D Printed Fashion Example Projects
Benefits of 3D Printed Fashion Classes
Advantages of 3D Printed Fashion Classes on students development
Hidden secondary impact
Best Tools and Equipment

Best filaments (including the sustainable filaments)
Best printers for 3D Printed Fashion
Best tools and softwares



Linette's work involves bridging the gap between technologies and humanity. Her previous experiences, from working at big companies such as IBM, to working in innovative startups and co-founding EduTech startup such Makeful, reflect her purpose. She is on a mission to reshape the STEAM education and make it inclusive for all. 
With 7 years of STEAM teaching experience, a well developed background in Textile Science and Engineering and extensive experience working with companies such as IBM, she decided to reshape STEAM education. As a winner of Dean’s Prize of Czech Technical University and creator of sound generative haptic suit,  Linette believes that education and technology are key to building a prosperous future for everyone.

Follow Linette here:

MAKEFUL Website: https://www.make-ful.com/about

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makefulmakeful/about



The Textiles Skills Centre Associates are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea 'N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed.
We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at: info@textileskillscentre.com
At the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. If you are able to support us with a donation, however small, this will help to enhance the work we are doing.
You can donate by selecting an amount at checkout, or using the ‘BUY THE TEAM A COFFEE’ button below. All donations gratefully received.
(Especially ☕ and 🍰 😋)
BUY THE TEAM A COFFEE

Tea 'N Chat free event - Talk with LINETTE MANUEL about 3D Fashion printing. 

Tea 'N Chat - LINETTE MANUEL - 3D PRINTED FASHION

General Admission

DONATION

CREATING ARTWORKS WITH BONDAWEB + NICKY SIMPSON
ONLINE ON-DEMAND
FEES: FULL COURSE £35
Unlock your creativity with our innovative Bondaweb Artworks online course! Join textile artist NICKY SIMPSON in a series of engaging video tutorials, perfect for learning at your own pace. This is an artwork that can be created with just hand embroidery.  Start creating today! 

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:
This short course is suitable for anyone interested in learning a new exciting and fun textile skill. It is a creatively fulfilling process that is easily accessible for crafters of all abilities.

There are video tutorials, downloadable step-by-step guides and other resources to support you throughout the course.




WHAT TO EXPECT:
This online course is delivered through a series of short video tutorials, where you can practice alongside Nicky. Each video can be paused and rewound, working at your own pace. There are also downloadable step-by-step guides that accompany each tutorial.
The Course Programme:
Lesson 1: What is Bondaweb?
Lesson 2: Bondaweb - The Process
Video Tutorials:
Preparation
Design your Artwork
Bondaweb-The Process
Lesson 3: Aquatic Themed Bondaweb Artwork
Video Tutorials:
Aquatic Theme Preparation
Creating an Aquatic Themed Artwork
Adding Free Hand Machine Embroidery
Adding Hand Embroidery
Lesson 4: Floral Themed Bondaweb Artwork 
Video Tutorials:

Floral Themed Artwork
Adding Machine & Hand Embroidery
Lesson 5: Patchwork Bondaweb ArtworkVideo Tutorials:
Patchwork Artwork



WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Bondaweb on a roll: This is the primary material you will be using.
Fabric ground: A plain fabric base, this can be cotton or polyester (scrap fabrics for the patchwork design)
Haberdashery: Scrap fabrics and a variety of threads. Gather beads, sequins, ribbons, yarns, or any other embellishments you want to incorporate into your artwork
Iron and board: To fuse the fabric layers together, no steam. Iron should be on its hottest temperature.
Hand sewing needle and thread & hand embroidery needle and thread.
Fabric scissors.
Acrylic paint: very small amount (2 colours) & paintbrush.
Baking parchment (greaseproof paper) to protect your iron
If you are machine embroidering your artwork, you will also need:
Sewing machine with free hand capacity
Thread
Embroidery hoop




LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Learn and practice a new and exciting skill.
Develop confidence and enhance your skills.
An artistic activity that can be created without a sewing machine
Create your own artwork.
Artistic activities provide an outlet for self-expression, whether you are an artist or not, creative expression promotes positive well-being




COURSE DEVELOPERNicky Simpson BA(Hons) Textiles Design: Specialising in print.

This course has been developed by NICKY SIMPSON who has developed many face-to-face and online courses, as well as delivering workshops in schools, at the Festival Of Quilts, Knitting & Stitching Show, Stitch Festival and for the National Trust.
Nicky’s own work is creating arts and craft mostly with a heat press, featuring both machine and hand embroidery. Much of her work incorporates the flora found naturally in our beautiful English countryside. 





 Feedback for other online courses developed by Nicky: 
'I have completed this course this weekend and really enjoyed myself. I brushed up on some techniques I already knew, and can now see some new ideas for them. I really enjoyed the new techniques that I had shied away from before, as I thought they would be too tricky! The tutorial videos are very clear with great demos. Can't wait to experiment more.'



Other Online Courses:-
The following short course on Free Hand Machine Embroidery will be very useful to create the techniques on this course.
Introduction To Free Hand Machine Embroidery
Online Short Courses - Textiles Skills Centre


 



Creating with Dissolvable Fabric

Online Short Courses - Textiles Skills Centre





Creating Repeat Patterns for Print
Online Short Courses - Textiles Skills Centre




American Smocking
Online Short Courses - Textiles Skills Centre




A short online course led by NICKY SIMPSON,  learning how to be creative using Bondaweb.

Creating Artworks With Bondaweb (Online On-Demand)

FABRIC MANIPULATION SKILLS: 2 (ONLINE)
(Slashing, Fabric & Paper Weaving & Loom Weaving)
THIS TRAINING ROOM IS AVAILABLE NOW & YOU CAN BOOK ON WHENEVER YOU ARE READY.
(12 Months Access)



What/Who is this Training Room for?
This online Training Room is aimed at Textile and Art teachers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level or those who want to add to their resources, learning easy to teach textiles skills and techniques and create a sketchbook resource that can be used in the classroom by students. The techniques will be linked to relevant artists and designers and we will show a creative process from developed to refined ideas.
This Training Room is the 2nd in a series for Constructed Textiles Skills and covers Slashing, Weaving and 
Loom Weaving techniques as examples to show design development to final outcome.
Each Course takes you through selecting a theme; How to then source primary and gives suggestions for relevant artist/designers to base the techniques on. It then takes you through developing initial ideas and learning first how to do and then further refine the techniques.
The Fabric Manipulation Skills Series:
Tucks, English & American Smocking
Slashing & Fabric Weaving
Shirring, Crashing & Heat Shibori
Ruffles, Gathering & Pleating
Shadowfolds, Paper & Fabric Manipulation
Inspirational Techniques for Restricted Resources: American Smocking; Shadowfolds; Paper Pleating, Paper Weaving & Paper Manipulation



What you will gain by joining the Fabric Manipulation Skills Training Room:
Working through each unit you will learn how to choose a strong and workable theme, find inspiration through selecting appropriate artists and designers and develop primary sources into refined samples.
You will gain:
An understanding of how to link themes, primary sources and contextual research of designers and artists.
Clear and visual presentations, in bitesize units, to enable better teaching in art textiles and D&T.
Clear and easy to follow short demonstrations on 'how to' do textiles techniques.
Exemplar ideas for textiles design development and practical strategies to create a higher challenge classroom.
Printable handouts of templates and step-by-step instructions for use in teaching.
Useful video links to exemplar work of others.
Guidance and info on other resources that could support your teaching.
Learn, practice and make constructed techniques samplers using both machine and by hand.
How to link these techniques to relevant artists and designers and take them forward in the design process.
Link these constructed techniques to refined ideas for final outcomes and use these ideas in a sketch book or poster to use as a classroom resource.
How this can be used by learners independently in the classroom
Understand how to develop knowledge of constructed techniques from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.



What is special about the Textiles Skills Centre Training Rooms?
The Fabric Manipulation Skills training room is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding in bite sized units. It is a unique learning concept which allows you to learn at your own pace and still contribute, ask questions and network with other teachers through the training room discussion page.
Your curator is NICKY SIMPSON, a contemporary textiles artist, who has 12 years teaching experience, heading up Fashion & Textiles at Hillview School in Kent and a previous 22 year career as a print designer in the heart of London. She has also mentored many graduate trainees, taken workshops at the Knitting & Stitching show, volunteers as an art therapist and for the past 5 years, has been a workshop developer and leader for Textile and Art teachers on behalf of the Textile Skills Academy.



Advantages of joining the Fabric Manipulation Skills Training Room?
Work/study can be done at home as well as school
No need to be away from your lessons
5-6 hours of training in a one stop shop
No cover needed for your classes
No travel arrangements or costs
Best use of time: flexible access, revisit when needed, ready-to-use resources
Unlimited access to the training room for 12 months from date of booking, with handouts to download and links to other useful resources.
Nicky is always at hand to ask those nagging questions. Time and dates will be announced with the facebook course group and sent to you y email, with a request to join the session.



What Teachers are saying about the Training Rooms?
"I have completed this course this weekend and really enjoyed myself. I brushed up on some techniques I already knew, and can now see some new ideas for them. I really enjoyed the new techniques that I had shied away from before, as I thought they would be too tricky! The tutorial videos are very clear with great demos. Can't wait to experiment more."
"Wow, what a real treat your course is. AMAZING work.Would be super for any teacher, experienced or NQT. And a great place to share ideas and create a bank of ideas. You are offering so many resources for the money people will be paying. An absolute bargain at that price. I have thoroughly enjoyed working through the course."
"Just a quick email. Started the course this morning. Doing honey comb unit this afternoon. So far extremely informative. Easy step by step instructions with clear delivery."
"Hi, just completed the Online Constructed Skills course and really enjoyed making the samples. Have brushed up on a few skills – (the tucks) and have learnt new ones with the smocking, I have always wanted to try it but thought it might be too complicated. Just love the lattice – now I have that under my belt, I will be researching a few more techniques."
"I've just completed an online Constructed Textiles course with the Textiles Skills Academy and I'd like to recommend it to anyone that teaches Art Textiles. I've wanted to attend one of their courses for a while now and with lock down I have managed to succeed. Its a great course! Full of help sheets, video tutorials and samples to make BUT best of all is that as its taught by teachers so it links perfectly to GCSE and A level AOs. I can't wait to get back into the classroom to share my new skills."
"Thanks so much for today’s Zoom session, it was great to end the course with some live action 😁. I didn’t join in the conversations as I’m an art technician rather than a teacher. We don’t teach textiles at my school so when students want to use textiles they come to me. I’m really loving the techniques. I’ll sign up for the next one after half term." Sarah



Terms and conditions
Your ticket is not refundable or exchangeable once you have enrolled on the course. You can register and join at any time. 
Once registered, teachers will be given UNLIMITED access to an on-line training room and all the resources for 12 months. Training provides videos of each presentation and handouts to download, demonstration videos for each technique, templates and images that you can use within school, links to further information and useful resources. It is your ONE STOP SHOP!
What do you need to gain access to the training room?
To access the training room you will need a Facebook account and access to the internet. The training can be accessed on a mobile device, tablet or computer.
To gain access to the Training Room after booking, you will be sent an order confrmation email which will have your link to the Training Room. 
Click on the link and once in the Training Room you need to request to join. You will be asked 2 questions before being given access: 
Your Full Name.
Agree to TSC rules, Terms & Conditions
Link to T&Cs: https://www.textilesskillscentre.com/online-course-tandc/



The Constructed Textiles Skills Training Rooms are developed by Textiles Skills Centre
This Training Room is one of a series developed on Fabric Manipulation Skills.
Visit our website for more online courses and other events: https://www.textileskillscentre.com/online-events/
The Textiles Skills Centre also manages the Facebook Closed Group for teachers. To join the closed group go to: TEXTILE TEACHERS CENTRE

An online Training Room for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T. 

Fabric Manipulation Skills: 2 (Online On-Demand Course)

General admission

FABRIC MANIPULATION SKILLS: 5 (ONLINE)
(Shadowfolds, Paper & Fabric Manipulation)
THIS TRAINING ROOM IS AVAILABLE NOW & YOU CAN BOOK ON WHENEVER YOU ARE READY.
(12 Months Access)
What/Who is this Training Room for?
This online Training Room is aimed at Textile and Art teachers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level or those who want to add to their resources, learning easy to teach textiles skills and techniques and create a sketchbook resource that can be used in the classroom by students. The techniques will be linked to relevant artists and designers and we will show a creative process from developed to refined ideas.
This Training Room is the 5th in a series for Constructed Textiles Skills and covers shadowfolds, 
Paper & Fabric Manipulation techniques, as examples to show design development to final outcome.  
Each Course takes you through selecting a theme; How to then source primary and gives suggestions for relevant artist/designers to base the techniques on. It then takes you through developing initial ideas and learning first how to do and then further refine the techniques.
The Fabric Manipulation Skills Series:
Tucks, English & American Smocking
Slashing & Fabric Weaving
Shirring, Crashing & Heat Shibori
Ruffles, Gathering & Pleating
Shadowfolds, Paper & Fabric Manipulation
Inspirational Techniques for Restricted Resources: American Smocking; Shadowfolds; Paper Pleating, Paper Weaving & Paper Manipulation



What you will gain by joining the Fabric Manipulation Skills Training Room:
Working through each unit you will learn how to choose a strong and workable theme, find inspiration through selecting appropriate artists and designers and develop primary sources into refined samples.
You will gain:
An understanding of how to link themes, primary sources and contextual research of designers and artists.
Clear and visual presentations, in bitesize units, to enable better teaching in art textiles and D&T.
Clear and easy to follow short demonstrations on 'how to' do textiles techniques.
Exemplar ideas for textiles design development and practical strategies to create a higher challenge classroom.
Printable handouts of templates and step-by-step instructions for use in teaching.
Useful video links to exemplar work of others.
Guidance and info on other resources that could support your teaching.
Learn, practice and make constructed techniques samplers using both machine and by hand.
How to link these techniques to relevant artists and designers and take them forward in the design process.
Link these constructed techniques to refined ideas for final outcomes and use these ideas in a sketch book or poster to use as a classroom resource.
How this can be used by learners independently in the classroom
Understand how to develop knowledge of constructed techniques from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.



What is special about the Textiles Skills Centre Training Rooms?
The Textiles Skills Centre training room is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding in bite sized units. It is a unique learning concept which allows you to learn at your own pace and still contribute, ask questions and network with other teachers through the training room discussion page.
Your curator is NICKY SIMPSON, a contemporary textiles artist, who has 12 years teaching experience, heading up Fashion & Textiles at Hillview School in Kent and a previous 22 year career as a print designer in the heart of London. She has also mentored many graduate trainees, taken workshops at the Knitting & Stitching show, volunteers as an art therapist and for the past 5 years, has been a workshop developer and leader for Textile and Art teachers on behalf of the Textile Skills Academy.



Advantages of joining the Fabric Manipulation Skills Training Room?
Work/study can be done at home as well as school
No need to be away from your lessons
5-6 hours of training in a one stop shop
No cover needed for your classes
No travel arrangements or costs
Best use of time: flexible access, revisit when needed, ready-to-use resources
Unlimited access to the training room for 12 months from date of booking, with handouts to download and links to other useful resources.
Nicky is always at hand to ask those nagging questions. Time and dates will be announced with the facebook course group and sent to you y email, with a request to join the session.



What Teachers are saying about the Training Rooms?
"I have completed this course this weekend and really enjoyed myself. I brushed up on some techniques I already knew, and can now see some new ideas for them. I really enjoyed the new techniques that I had shied away from before, as I thought they would be too tricky! The tutorial videos are very clear with great demos. Can't wait to experiment more."
"Wow, what a real treat your course is. AMAZING work.Would be super for any teacher, experienced or NQT. And a great place to share ideas and create a bank of ideas. You are offering so many resources for the money people will be paying. An absolute bargain at that price. I have thoroughly enjoyed working through the course."
"Just a quick email. Started the course this morning. Doing honey comb unit this afternoon. So far extremely informative. Easy step by step instructions with clear delivery."
"Hi, just completed the Online Constructed Skills course and really enjoyed making the samples. Have brushed up on a few skills – (the tucks) and have learnt new ones with the smocking, I have always wanted to try it but thought it might be too complicated. Just love the lattice – now I have that under my belt, I will be researching a few more techniques."
"I've just completed an online Constructed Textiles course with the Textiles Skills Academy and I'd like to recommend it to anyone that teaches Art Textiles. I've wanted to attend one of their courses for a while now and with lock down I have managed to succeed. Its a great course! Full of help sheets, video tutorials and samples to make BUT best of all is that as its taught by teachers so it links perfectly to GCSE and A level AOs. I can't wait to get back into the classroom to share my new skills."
"Thanks so much for today’s Zoom session, it was great to end the course with some live action 😁. I didn’t join in the conversations as I’m an art technician rather than a teacher. We don’t teach textiles at my school so when students want to use textiles they come to me. I’m really loving the techniques. I’ll sign up for the next one after half term." Sarah



Terms and conditions
Your ticket is not refundable or exchangeable once you have enrolled on the course. You can register and join at any time. 
Once registered, teachers will be given UNLIMITED access to an on-line training room and all the resources for 12 months. Training provides videos of each presentation and handouts to download, demonstration videos for each technique, templates and images that you can use within school, links to further information and useful resources. It is your ONE STOP SHOP!
What do you need to gain access to the training room?
To access the training room you will need a Facebook account and access to the internet. The training can be accessed on a mobile device, tablet or computer.
To gain access to the Training Room after booking, you will be sent an order confrmation email which will have your link to the Training Room. 
Click on the link and once in the Training Room you need to request to join. You will be asked 2 questions before being given access: 
Your Full Name.
Agree to TSC rules, Terms & Conditions
Link to T&Cs: https://www.textilesskillscentre.com/online-course-tandc/



The Fabric Manipulation Skills Training Rooms are developed by Textiles Skills Centre
This Training Room is one of a series developed on Fabric Manipulation Skills.
Visit our website for more online courses and other events: https://www.textileskillscentre.com/online-events/
The Textiles Skills Centre also manages the Facebook Closed Group for teachers. To join the closed group go to: TEXTILE TEACHERS CENTRE

Fabric Manipulation Skills: 5 (Online On-Demand Course)

FABRIC MANIPULATION SKILLS: 6 (ONLINE)
(American Smocking; Shadowfolds; Paper Pleating, Paper Weaving & Paper Manipulation)
(12 Months Access)



What/Who is this Training Room for?
AT HOME or IN SCHOOL - A ‘LIMITED EQUIPMENT NEEDED’ CONSTRUCTED TECHNIQUES COURSE
This course is ideal for teachers who are facing classes with limited resources and equipment, or for students to complete at home.
A course full of exciting ideas and techniques for teachers of Textiles, Art & Design to include in an ‘at home’ scheme of work, or in a non-specialist classroom where you are unable to use specialist equipment, or for non-specialist teachers. 
Ideally suited for students to use while at home, or during the summer holidays and beyond. The course will include techniques that are accessible to students of all key stages.
This online Training Room is aimed at Textile and Art teachers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level or those who want to add to their resources, learning easy to teach textiles skills and techniques and create a sketchbook resource that can be used in the classroom by students. The techniques will be linked to relevant artists and designers and we will show a creative process from sourcing primary to developing the ideas.
Each Training Room offers different selections of resources and techniques to build your skill base, your own resources and a techniques sketchbook. 
This Training Room is the 6th in a series for Fabric Manipuation Skills and covers American Smocking; Shadowfolds; Paper Pleating, Paper Weaving & Paper Manipulation techniques, as examples to show design development to final outcome. You do not need a machine to complete any of the techniques and can be completed at home or in a non specialist classroom. 
Each Course takes you through selecting a theme; How to source and select primary and gives suggestions for relevant artist/designers to base the techniques on. It then takes you through developing initial ideas and learning first how to do and then further develop the techniques.
The Fabric Manipulation Skills Series:
Tucks, English & American Smocking
Slashing & Fabric Weaving
Shirring, Crashing & Heat Shibori
Ruffles, Gathering & Pleating
Shadowfolds, Paper & Fabric Manipulation
Inspirational Techniques for Restricted Resources: American Smocking; Shadowfolds; Paper Pleating, Paper Weaving & Paper Manipulation



What you will gain by joining the Fabric Manipulation Skills Training Room:
Working through each unit you will learn how to choose a strong and workable theme, find inspiration through selecting appropriate artists and designers and develop primary sources into refined samples.
You will gain:
An understanding of how to link themes, primary sources and contextual research of designers and artists.
Clear and visual presentations, in bitesize units, to enable better teaching in art textiles and D&T.
Clear and easy to follow short demonstrations on 'how to' do textiles techniques.
Exemplar ideas for textiles design development and practical strategies to create a higher challenge classroom.
Printable handouts of templates and step-by-step instructions for use in teaching.
Useful video links to exemplar work of others.
Guidance and info on other resources that could support your teaching.
Learn, practice and make constructed techniques samplers using both machine and by hand.
How to link these techniques to relevant artists and designers and take them forward in the design process.
Link these constructed techniques to refined ideas for final outcomes and use these ideas in a sketch book or poster to use as a classroom resource.
How this can be used by learners independently in the classroom
Understand how to develop knowledge of constructed techniques from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.



What is special about the Textiles Skills Centre Training Rooms?
This Textiles Skills Centre training room is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding in bite sized units. It is a unique learning concept which allows you to learn at your own pace and still contribute, ask questions and network with other teachers through the training room discussion page.
Your curator is NICKY SIMPSON, a contemporary textiles artist, who has 12 years teaching experience, heading up Fashion & Textiles at Hillview School in Kent and a previous 22 year career as a print designer in the heart of London. She has also mentored many graduate trainees, taken workshops at the Knitting & Stitching show, volunteers as an art therapist and for the past 5 years, has been a workshop developer and leader for Textile and Art teachers on behalf of the Textile Skills Academy.



Advantages of joining the Constructed Textiles Skills Training Room?
Work/study can be done at home as well as school
No need to be away from your lessons
5-6 hours of training in a one stop shop
No cover needed for your classes
No travel arrangements or costs
Best use of time: flexible access, revisit when needed, ready-to-use resources
Unlimited access to the training room for 12 months from date of booking, with handouts to download and links to other useful resources.
Nicky is always at hand to ask those nagging questions. Time and dates will be announced with the facebook course group and sent to you y email, with a request to join the session.



What Teachers are saying about the Training Rooms?
"I have completed this course this weekend and really enjoyed myself. I brushed up on some techniques I already knew, and can now see some new ideas for them. I really enjoyed the new techniques that I had shied away from before, as I thought they would be too tricky! The tutorial videos are very clear with great demos. Can't wait to experiment more."
"Wow, what a real treat your course is. AMAZING work.Would be super for any teacher, experienced or NQT. And a great place to share ideas and create a bank of ideas. You are offering so many resources for the money people will be paying. An absolute bargain at that price. I have thoroughly enjoyed working through the course."
"Just a quick email. Started the course this morning. Doing honey comb unit this afternoon. So far extremely informative. Easy step by step instructions with clear delivery."
"Hi, just completed the Online Constructed Skills course and really enjoyed making the samples. Have brushed up on a few skills – (the tucks) and have learnt new ones with the smocking, I have always wanted to try it but thought it might be too complicated. Just love the lattice – now I have that under my belt, I will be researching a few more techniques."
"I've just completed an online Constructed Textiles course with the Textiles Skills Academy and I'd like to recommend it to anyone that teaches Art Textiles. I've wanted to attend one of their courses for a while now and with lock down I have managed to succeed. Its a great course! Full of help sheets, video tutorials and samples to make BUT best of all is that as its taught by teachers so it links perfectly to GCSE and A level AOs. I can't wait to get back into the classroom to share my new skills."
"Thanks so much for today’s Zoom session, it was great to end the course with some live action 😁. I didn’t join in the conversations as I’m an art technician rather than a teacher. We don’t teach textiles at my school so when students want to use textiles they come to me. I’m really loving the techniques. I’ll sign up for the next one after half term." Sarah



Terms and conditions
Your ticket is not refundable or exchangeable once you have enrolled on the course. You can register and join at any time. 
Once registered, teachers will be given UNLIMITED access to an on-line training room and all the resources for 12 months. Training provides videos of each presentation and handouts to download, demonstration videos for each technique, templates and images that you can use within school, links to further information and useful resources. It is your ONE STOP SHOP!
What do you need to gain access to the training room?
To access the training room you will need a Facebook account and access to the internet. The training can be accessed on a mobile device, tablet or computer.
To gain access to the Training Room after booking, you will be sent an order confrmation email which will have your link to the Training Room. 
Click on the link and once in the Training Room you need to request to join. You will be asked 2 questions before being given access: 
Your Full Name.
Agree to TSC rules, Terms & Conditions
Link to T&Cs: https://www.textilesskillscentre.com/online-course-tandc/



The Fabric Manipulation Skills Training Rooms are developed by Textiles Skills Centre
This Training Room is one of a series developed on Fabric Manipulation Skills.
Visit our website for more online courses and other events: https://www.textileskillscentre.com/online-events/
The Textiles Skills Centre also manages the Facebook Closed Group for teachers. To join the closed group go to: TEXTILE TEACHERS CENTRE

Fabric Manipulation Skills: 6 (Online On-Demand Course)

FABRIC MANIPULATION SKILLS: 3 (ONLINE)
(Heat Shibori, Crashing & Shirring)
THIS TRAINING ROOM IS AVAILABLE NOW & YOU CAN BOOK ON WHENEVER YOU ARE READY.
(12 Months Access)



What/Who is this Training Room for?
This online Training Room is aimed at Textile and Art teachers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level or those who want to add to their resources, learning easy to teach textiles skills and techniques and create a sketchbook resource that can be used in the classroom by students. The techniques will be linked to relevant artists and designers and we will show a creative process from developed to refined ideas.
This Training Room is the 3rd in a series for Constructed Textiles Skills and covers Heat Shibori, 
Crashing & Shirring techniques as examples to show design development to final outcome. 
Each Course takes you through selecting a theme; How to then source primary and gives suggestions for relevant artist/designers to base the techniques on. It then takes you through developing initial ideas and learning first how to do and then further refine the techniques.
The Fabric Manipulation Skills Series:
Tucks, English & American Smocking
Slashing & Fabric Weaving
Shirring, Crashing & Heat Shibori
Ruffles, Gathering & Pleating
Shadowfolds, Paper & Fabric Manipulation
Inspirational Techniques for Restricted Resources: American Smocking; Shadowfolds; Paper Pleating, Paper Weaving & Paper Manipulation



What you will gain by joining the Fabric Manipulation Skills Training Room:
Working through each unit you will learn how to choose a strong and workable theme, find inspiration through selecting appropriate artists and designers and develop primary sources into refined samples.
You will gain:
An understanding of how to link themes, primary sources and contextual research of designers and artists.
Clear and visual presentations, in bitesize units, to enable better teaching in art textiles and D&T.
Clear and easy to follow short demonstrations on 'how to' do textiles techniques.
Exemplar ideas for textiles design development and practical strategies to create a higher challenge classroom.
Printable handouts of templates and step-by-step instructions for use in teaching.
Useful video links to exemplar work of others.
Guidance and info on other resources that could support your teaching.
Learn, practice and make constructed techniques samplers using both machine and by hand.
How to link these techniques to relevant artists and designers and take them forward in the design process.
Link these constructed techniques to refined ideas for final outcomes and use these ideas in a sketch book or poster to use as a classroom resource.
How this can be used by learners independently in the classroom
Understand how to develop knowledge of constructed techniques from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.



What is special about the Textiles Skills Centre Training Rooms?
The Fabric Manipulation Skills training room is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding in bite sized units. It is a unique learning concept which allows you to learn at your own pace and still contribute, ask questions and network with other teachers through the training room discussion page.
Your curator is NICKY SIMPSON, a contemporary textiles artist, who has 12 years teaching experience, heading up Fashion & Textiles at Hillview School in Kent and a previous 22 year career as a print designer in the heart of London. She has also mentored many graduate trainees, taken workshops at the Knitting & Stitching show, volunteers as an art therapist and for the past 5 years, has been a workshop developer and leader for Textile and Art teachers on behalf of the Textile Skills Academy.



Advantages of joining the Fabric Manipulation Skills Training Room?
Work/study can be done at home as well as school
No need to be away from your lessons
5-6 hours of training in a one stop shop
No cover needed for your classes
No travel arrangements or costs
Best use of time: flexible access, revisit when needed, ready-to-use resources
Unlimited access to the training room for 12 months from date of booking, with handouts to download and links to other useful resources.
Nicky is always at hand to ask those nagging questions. Time and dates will be announced with the facebook course group and sent to you y email, with a request to join the session.



What Teachers are saying about the Training Rooms?
"I have completed this course this weekend and really enjoyed myself. I brushed up on some techniques I already knew, and can now see some new ideas for them. I really enjoyed the new techniques that I had shied away from before, as I thought they would be too tricky! The tutorial videos are very clear with great demos. Can't wait to experiment more."
"Wow, what a real treat your course is. AMAZING work.Would be super for any teacher, experienced or NQT. And a great place to share ideas and create a bank of ideas. You are offering so many resources for the money people will be paying. An absolute bargain at that price. I have thoroughly enjoyed working through the course."
"Just a quick email. Started the course this morning. Doing honey comb unit this afternoon. So far extremely informative. Easy step by step instructions with clear delivery."
"Hi, just completed the Online Constructed Skills course and really enjoyed making the samples. Have brushed up on a few skills – (the tucks) and have learnt new ones with the smocking, I have always wanted to try it but thought it might be too complicated. Just love the lattice – now I have that under my belt, I will be researching a few more techniques."
"I've just completed an online Constructed Textiles course with the Textiles Skills Academy and I'd like to recommend it to anyone that teaches Art Textiles. I've wanted to attend one of their courses for a while now and with lock down I have managed to succeed. Its a great course! Full of help sheets, video tutorials and samples to make BUT best of all is that as its taught by teachers so it links perfectly to GCSE and A level AOs. I can't wait to get back into the classroom to share my new skills."
"Thanks so much for today’s Zoom session, it was great to end the course with some live action 😁. I didn’t join in the conversations as I’m an art technician rather than a teacher. We don’t teach textiles at my school so when students want to use textiles they come to me. I’m really loving the techniques. I’ll sign up for the next one after half term." Sarah



Terms and Conditions
Your ticket is not refundable or exchangeable once you have enrolled on the course. You can register and join at any time. 
Once registered, teachers will be given UNLIMITED access to an on-line training room and all the resources for 12 months. Training provides videos of each presentation and handouts to download, demonstration videos for each technique, templates and images that you can use within school, links to further information and useful resources. It is your ONE STOP SHOP!
What do you need to gain access to the training room?
To access the training room you will need a Facebook account and access to the internet. The training can be accessed on a mobile device, tablet or computer.
To gain access to the Training Room after booking, you will be sent an order confrmation email which will have your link to the Training Room. 
Click on the link and once in the Training Room you need to request to join. You will be asked 2 questions before being given access: 
Your Full Name.
Agree to TSC rules, Terms & Conditions
Link to T&Cs: https://www.textilesskillscentre.com/online-course-tandc/



The Fabric Manipulation Skills Training Rooms are developed by Textiles Skills Centre
This Training Room is one of a series developed on Fabric Manipulation Skills.
Visit our website for more online courses and other events: https://www.textileskillscentre.com/online-events/
The Textiles Skills Centre also manages the Facebook Closed Group for teachers. To join the closed group go to: TEXTILE TEACHERS CENTRE

Fabric Manipulation Skills: 3 (Online On-Demand Course)

FABRIC MANIPULATION SKILLS: 1 (ONLINE)
(Tucks, English & American Smocking)
THIS TRAINING ROOM IS AVAILABLE NOW & YOU CAN BOOK ON WHENEVER YOU ARE READY.
(12 Months Access)
What/Who is this Training Room for?
This online Training Room is aimed at Textile and Art teachers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level or those who want to add to their resources, learning easy to teach textiles skills and techniques and create a sketchbook resource that can be used in the classroom by students. The techniques will be linked to relevant artists and designers and we will show a creative process from developed to refined ideas.
This Training Room is the 1st in a series for Fabric Manipulation Skills and covers Tucks, English & American Smocking techniques, as examples to show design development to final outcome. Each Course takes you through selecting a theme; How to then source primary and gives suggestions for relevant artist/designers to base the techniques on. It then takes you through developing initial ideas and learning first how to do and then further refine the techniques.
The Fabric Manipulation Skills Series:
Tucks, English & American Smocking
Slashing & Fabric Weaving
Shirring, Crashing & Heat Shibori
Ruffles, Gathering & Pleating
Shadowfolds, Paper & Fabric Manipulation
Inspirational Techniques for Restricted Resources: American Smocking; Shadowfolds; Paper Pleating, Paper Weaving & Paper Manipulation



What you will gain by joining the Fabric Manipulation Skills Training Room:
Working through each unit you will learn how to choose a strong and workable theme, find inspiration through selecting appropriate artists and designers and develop primary sources into refined samples.
You will gain:
An understanding of how to link themes, primary sources and contextual research of designers and artists.
Clear and visual presentations, in bitesize units, to enable better teaching in art textiles and D&T.
Clear and easy to follow short demonstrations on 'how to' do textiles techniques.
Exemplar ideas for textiles design development and practical strategies to create a higher challenge classroom.
Printable handouts of templates and step-by-step instructions for use in teaching.
Useful video links to exemplar work of others.
Guidance and info on other resources that could support your teaching.
Learn, practice and make constructed techniques samplers using both machine and by hand.
How to link these techniques to relevant artists and designers and take them forward in the design process.
Link these constructed techniques to refined ideas for final outcomes and use these ideas in a sketch book or poster to use as a classroom resource.
How this can be used by learners independently in the classroom
Understand how to develop knowledge of constructed techniques from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.



What is special about the Textiles Skills Centre Training Rooms?
The Textiles Skills Centre training room is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding in bite sized units. It is a unique learning concept which allows you to learn at your own pace and still contribute, ask questions and network with other teachers through the training room discussion page.
Your curator is NICKY SIMPSON, a contemporary textiles artist, who has 12 years teaching experience, heading up Fashion & Textiles at Hillview School in Kent and a previous 22 year career as a print designer in the heart of London. She has also mentored many graduate trainees, taken workshops at the Knitting & Stitching show, volunteers as an art therapist and for the past 5 years, has been a workshop developer and leader for Textile and Art teachers on behalf of the Textile Skills Academy.



Advantages of joining the Fabric Manipulation Skills Training Room?
Work/study can be done at home as well as school
No need to be away from your lessons
5-6 hours of training in a one stop shop
No cover needed for your classes
No travel arrangements or costs
Best use of time: flexible access, revisit when needed, ready-to-use resources
Unlimited access to the training room for 12 months from date of booking, with handouts to download and links to other useful resources.
Nicky is always at hand to ask those nagging questions. Time and dates will be announced with the facebook course group and sent to you y email, with a request to join the session.



What Teachers are saying about the Training Rooms?
"I have completed this course this weekend and really enjoyed myself. I brushed up on some techniques I already knew, and can now see some new ideas for them. I really enjoyed the new techniques that I had shied away from before, as I thought they would be too tricky! The tutorial videos are very clear with great demos. Can't wait to experiment more."
"Wow, what a real treat your course is. AMAZING work.Would be super for any teacher, experienced or NQT. And a great place to share ideas and create a bank of ideas. You are offering so many resources for the money people will be paying. An absolute bargain at that price. I have thoroughly enjoyed working through the course."
"Just a quick email. Started the course this morning. Doing honey comb unit this afternoon. So far extremely informative. Easy step by step instructions with clear delivery."
"Hi, just completed the Online Constructed Skills course and really enjoyed making the samples. Have brushed up on a few skills – (the tucks) and have learnt new ones with the smocking, I have always wanted to try it but thought it might be too complicated. Just love the lattice – now I have that under my belt, I will be researching a few more techniques."
"I've just completed an online Constructed Textiles course with the Textiles Skills Academy and I'd like to recommend it to anyone that teaches Art Textiles. I've wanted to attend one of their courses for a while now and with lock down I have managed to succeed. Its a great course! Full of help sheets, video tutorials and samples to make BUT best of all is that as its taught by teachers so it links perfectly to GCSE and A level AOs. I can't wait to get back into the classroom to share my new skills."
"Thanks so much for today’s Zoom session, it was great to end the course with some live action 😁. I didn’t join in the conversations as I’m an art technician rather than a teacher. We don’t teach textiles at my school so when students want to use textiles they come to me. I’m really loving the techniques. I’ll sign up for the next one after half term." Sarah



Terms and conditions
Your ticket is not refundable or exchangeable once you have enrolled on the course. You can register and join at any time. 
Once registered, teachers will be given UNLIMITED access to an on-line training room and all the resources for 12 months. Training provides videos of each presentation and handouts to download, demonstration videos for each technique, templates and images that you can use within school, links to further information and useful resources. It is your ONE STOP SHOP!
What do you need to gain access to the training room?
To access the training room you will need a Facebook account and access to the internet. The training can be accessed on a mobile device, tablet or computer.
To gain access to the Training Room after booking, you will be sent an order confrmation email which will have your link to the Training Room. 
Click on the link and once in the Training Room you need to request to join. You will be asked 2 questions before being given access: 
Your Full Name.
Agree to TSC rules, Terms & Conditions
Link to T&Cs: https://www.textilesskillscentre.com/online-course-tandc/



The Fabric Manipulation Skills Training Rooms are developed by Textiles Skills Centre
This Training Room is one of a series developed on Fabric Manipulation Skills.
Visit our website for more online courses and other events: https://www.textileskillscentre.com/online-events/
The Textiles Skills Centre also manages the Facebook Closed Group for teachers. To join the closed group go to: TEXTILE TEACHERS CENTRE

Fabric Manipulation Skills: 1 (Online On-Demand Course)




TEA 'N CHAT - MARK MAKING FOR TEXTILES + NICKY SIMPSON
17 JUNE 2025
TIME: 7-8pm  
 FREE EVENT
This event is held on ZOOM, so please register to get the Zoom details.



Join us for a FREE Tea 'N Chat with NICKY SIMPSON talking about mark making for textiles and her online courses.
Nicky's aim is to show how easily accessible mark making can be for every level of student and how it can be delivered in a fun and engaging way.
She will also introduce you to her online and face-2-face courses with an opportunity to ask questions.




The Textiles Skills Centre Associates are a team of volunteers that manage the social media platforms and website, and offer support, mentorship and advice to textile teachers and trainees. We organise free resource networking events each month (Tea 'N Chat) and are always on hand to help and encourage when needed.
We are always looking for new Associate members, so if you would like to join this small team then do contact us at: info@textileskillscentre.com
At the moment all costs are met by our team and time is given freely. If you are able to support us with a donation, however small, this will help to enhance the work we are doing.
You can donate at checkout, or using the ‘BUY THE TEAM A COFFEE’ button below. All donations gratefully received.
(Especially ☕ and 🍰 😋)

BUY THE TEAM A COFFEE

Tea 'N Chat free event - Talk with Textile Artist Nicky Simpson

Tea 'N Chat - Mark Making for Textiles + Nicky Simpson

CREATING WITH DISSOLVABLE FABRIC + NICKY SIMPSONONLINE ON-DEMANDFEES:&nbsp; FULL COURSE &pound;35Unlock your creativity with our innovative dissolvable fabric online course! Join textile artist&nbsp;NICKY SIMPSON in a series of engaging video tutorials, perfect for learning at your own pace. The effect of this technique can look like lace, created with free hand machine embroidery. Designs can be formed from your own drawn designs, or with adding haberdashery. They can also be formed into 3D shapes! Start creating today!&nbsp;WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:This short course is suitable for anyone interested in learning a new exciting and fun textile skill. There are video tutorials, downloadable step-by-step guides and other resources to support you throughout the course. <img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/textiles-skills-centre/6ccb3b7b-0479-4edf-98f6-c0195235e1d5/original.jpeg" style="width: 602px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 602px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> <hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">WHAT TO EXPECT:This is a online course which offers a series of short video tutorials, where you can practice alongside Nicky. Each video can be paused and rewound. There are also downloadable step-by-step guides that accompany each tutorial.Video Tutorial 1: One Layer Sample Video Tutorial 2: Sandwich of Threads Video Tutorial 3: Nature Inspired Video Tutorial 4: 3D Outcomes &nbsp; <hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">WHAT YOU WILL NEED:<ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; box-sizing: border-box;" type="disc" fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-top:0cm;"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Dissolvable fabric</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Sewing machine with free hand capacity&nbsp;</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Wooden embroidery hoop</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Variety of thread colours to match theme&nbsp;</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Scraps bag of haberdashery and threads, ribbons etc</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Bowl of warm water to dissolve fabric</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Plastic flat base for drying fabric <img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/textiles-skills-centre/5c170e67-7907-4faa-ac0f-08c6024333f7/original.jpeg" style="width: 622px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 622px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> <hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"> LEARNING OUTCOMES:</li></ul><ul type="disc" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Learn and practice a new and exciting skill.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Develop confidence and enhance your skills.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Create exciting lace effect techniques</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">An artistic activity created with your sewing machine</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Artistic activities provide an outlet for self-expression, whether you are an artist or not, creative expression promotes positive well-being</li></ul><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span contenteditable="false" style="width: 665px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; max-width: 100%; position: relative;" draggable="false" fr-original-style="width: 665px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable"><img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/textiles-skills-centre/3ac2f1ac-9829-498b-94c0-fa9086638ead/original.jpeg" style="width: 665px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 665px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-style="" style="outline: transparent solid 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: auto; opacity: 0.9; padding: 5px 5px 10px; text-align: center; width: 100%;" fr-original-class="fr-inner">DISSOLVABLE FABRIC-3D OUTCOMES</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">COURSE DEVELOPER</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: left; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: left;">Nicky Simpson&nbsp;BA(Hons) Textiles Design: Specialising in print.</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/textiles-skills-centre/a8281a15-48a5-47dd-9056-7e382d674af0/original.jpeg" style="width: 229px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 229px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 0px; text-align: left; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable wysiwyg_padded_img_cls">&nbsp; This course has been developed by NICKY SIMPSON who has &nbsp; developed many face-to-face and online courses, as well as &nbsp; delivering workshops in schools, at Festival Of Quilts, Knitting &amp; Stitching Show, Stitch Festival and for the National Trust. </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: left; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: left;"> </div>Nicky&rsquo;s own work is creating arts and craft mostly with a heat press, featuring both machine and hand embroidery. Much of her work incorporates the flora found naturally in our beautiful English countryside.&nbsp; <hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Feedback for other online courses developed by Nicky:&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&#39;I have completed this course this weekend and really enjoyed myself. I brushed up on some techniques I already knew, and can now see some new ideas for them. I really enjoyed the new techniques that I had shied away from before, as I thought they would be too tricky! The tutorial videos are very clear with great demos. Can&#39;t wait to experiment more.&#39;</div><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">Other Online Courses:-The following short course on Free Hand Machine Embroidery will be very useful to create the techniques on this course.Introduction To Free Hand Machine Embroidery<a href="https://www.textilesskillscentre.com/online-courses-for-teachers/?layout=grid&list=96588471-8ca5-4913-8623-d58739587566&cadpath=textiles-skills-centre%2Fintro-free-embroidery" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Online Courses (For Teachers) - Textiles Skills Centre</a><img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/textiles-skills-centre/5d986705-6ef9-4955-9b1b-8050d944a560/original.png" style="width: 501px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 501px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">

CREATING WITH DISSOLVABLE FABRIC + NICKY SIMPSON
ONLINE ON-DEMAND
FEES: FULL COURSE £35
Unlock your creativity with our innovative dissolvable fabric online course! Join textile artist NICKY SIMPSON in a series of engaging video tutorials, perfect for learning at your own pace. The effect of this technique can look like lace, created with free hand machine embroidery. Designs can be formed from your own drawn designs, or with adding haberdashery. They can also be formed into 3D shapes! Start creating today! 
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:
This short course is suitable for anyone interested in learning a new exciting and fun textile skill. There are video tutorials, downloadable step-by-step guides and other resources to support you throughout the course.




WHAT TO EXPECT:
This is a online course which offers a series of short video tutorials, where you can practice alongside Nicky. Each video can be paused and rewound. There are also downloadable step-by-step guides that accompany each tutorial.
Video Tutorial 1: One Layer Sample
Video Tutorial 2: Sandwich of Threads
Video Tutorial 3: Nature Inspired
Video Tutorial 4: 3D Outcomes
 



WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Dissolvable fabric
Sewing machine with free hand capacity
Wooden embroidery hoop
Variety of thread colours to match theme
Scraps bag of haberdashery and threads, ribbons etc
Bowl of warm water to dissolve fabric

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Learn and practice a new and exciting skill.
Develop confidence and enhance your skills.
Create exciting lace effect techniques
An artistic activity created with your sewing machine
Artistic activities provide an outlet for self-expression, whether you are an artist or not, creative expression promotes positive well-being



COURSE DEVELOPER Nicky Simpson BA(Hons) Textiles Design: Specialising in print.

This course has been developed by NICKY SIMPSON who has developed many face-to-face and online courses, as well as delivering workshops in schools, at Festival Of Quilts, Knitting & Stitching Show, Stitch Festival and for the National Trust.
Nicky’s own work is creating arts and craft mostly with a heat press, featuring both machine and hand embroidery. Much of her work incorporates the flora found naturally in our beautiful English countryside. 





Feedback for other online courses developed by Nicky: 'I have completed this course this weekend and really enjoyed myself. I brushed up on some techniques I already knew, and can now see some new ideas for them. I really enjoyed the new techniques that I had shied away from before, as I thought they would be too tricky! The tutorial videos are very clear with great demos. Can't wait to experiment more.'



Other Online Courses:-
The following short course on Free Hand Machine Embroidery will be very useful to create the techniques on this course.
Introduction To Free Hand Machine Embroidery
Online Courses (For Teachers) - Textiles Skills Centre







Short online course showing creative methods of using dissolvable fabric in Art Textiles.

Creating with Dissolvable Fabric (Online On-Demand)

<div id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(5, 5, 5);"><div style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(5, 5, 5);"><div dir="auto" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">An On-demand&nbsp;Online Course&nbsp;for drafting a simple, skirt, a basic dartless bodice, sleeve and dress blocks, that can be used to draft easy-fitting garments of your own design.</div><div dir="auto" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div></div><div style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(5, 5, 5);"><div dir="auto" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This course is aimed at beginners and those who want to brush up their pattern drafting skills, or to simply develop easy to draft blocks for garment making.</div><div dir="auto" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div><div dir="auto" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">You will learn basic pattern drafting methods as used in industry, to enable you to create your own patterns. Learn how to correctly measure the body, use specified measurements to create a basic block that fits and simple adaptions involved in pattern development.</div></div>The course is delivered through short video tutorials, instruction handouts and guides, plus useful tips to support your learning experience. The course is divided into units and will provide a learning journey through simple tasks and instructions.<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/textiles-skills-centre/606677e4-c74a-41d4-b6d8-7e8f7292777f/original.jpeg" style="width: 155px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 15px 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: auto; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 155px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin: 5px 15px 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: auto; max-width: calc(100% - 5px); float: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">JULIA BURROWS - COURSE DEVELOPERThis course has been developed by Julia Burrows, a pattern cutter and apparel designer who worked as a successful designer and pattern cutter for 30 years on several brand ranges in South Africa and for suppliers to Marks &amp; Spencers in Britain. She has since taught pattern cutting &nbsp;and manufacturing for Fashion Enter in North London and with Textiles Skills Centre, for whom she has developed several online courses.What &nbsp;past student have said about Julia:&nbsp;&nbsp;"Julia has taught me more in ten weeks than I thought possible. I wish I had done this course before I studied my BA" &nbsp;- Sharon&nbsp;"I new absolutely nothing about pattern making and sewing when I started attending Julia&#39;s classes. I have learned so much, which has given me the skills and confidence to start my own clothing line . I am happy doing what I have always loved and dream to achieve, all thanks to Julia! - Anthea<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">Imagine what it&rsquo;s like to be able to make designs for yourself or for a specific person/client.Learn how to take measurements correctly, whether of you, your dress form, or a customer, these courses will teach you how to do that, step-by-step, both for a Simple Bodice, a Sleeve and for a Skirt.&nbsp;This course is aimed at beginners who want to learn how to draft a Basic Bodice, and a Basic Skirt. It is also useful for intermediate designers who want to learn how to measure the body, and draft a pattern to these measurements. Advanced designers may also find this useful, especially those wanting to make &ldquo;made-to-order&rdquo; designs to fit specific customers.<img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/textiles-skills-centre/5c227a94-7dfa-456e-b386-63c6bd778359/original.png" style="width: 700px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 700px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">There are no prerequisites for the course but you will need the following tools:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Tape measure,&nbsp;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Pattern paper</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Pencil</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Ruler&nbsp;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Tracing wheel&nbsp;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Scissors&nbsp;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">French curve and/or hip curve&nbsp;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">A Mannequin/Dress Form would be useful.</li></ul><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">Why should you learn how to draft using measurements?Empowerment. There&#39;s a profound sense of empowerment in realising that you have the ability to create garments tailored specifically to fit you, or to design for a particular individual.&nbsp;These courses will also give you the skill to teach to others.This course serves as the cornerstone for Julia&#39;s other Pattern Making Courses, laying the groundwork with drafting a basic bodice and skirt.Julia&#39;s courses are designed to cultivate the skills necessary to excel as a clothing designer. Whether you&#39;re a novice or a seasoned professional, the journey of learning and refining design techniques is perpetual. Continual growth is crucial, even for those well-versed in the fundamentals of fashion design, as it broadens understanding of the industry as a whole.Whether fashion design is a passion or a source of income, these courses offer the tools to boost confidence and elevate design prowess. Whether assembling your inaugural fashion design portfolio, launching a fashion website, or mastering the art of marketing your fashion line, these courses provide the means to achieve these goals, all while circumventing the hefty costs of traditional tuition.These courses will also give you the skill to teach to others.<img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/textiles-skills-centre/aaa04fea-3d87-4a07-b3fa-1d3840e17517/original.jpeg" style="width: 700px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 700px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div>

An On-demand Online Course for drafting a simple, skirt, a basic dartless bodice, sleeve and dress blocks, that can be used to draft easy-fitting garments of your own design.
This course is aimed at beginners and those who want to brush up their pattern drafting skills, or to simply develop easy to draft blocks for garment making.
You will learn basic pattern drafting methods as used in industry, to enable you to create your own patterns. Learn how to correctly measure the body, use specified measurements to create a basic block that fits and simple adaptions involved in pattern development.
The course is delivered through short video tutorials, instruction handouts and guides, plus useful tips to support your learning experience. The course is divided into units and will provide a learning journey through simple tasks and instructions.




JULIA BURROWS - COURSE DEVELOPER
This course has been developed by Julia Burrows, a pattern cutter and apparel designer who worked as a successful designer and pattern cutter for 30 years on several brand ranges in South Africa and for suppliers to Marks & Spencers in Britain. She has since taught pattern cutting and manufacturing for Fashion Enter in North London and with Textiles Skills Centre, for whom she has developed several online courses.
What past student have said about Julia: 
"Julia has taught me more in ten weeks than I thought possible. I wish I had done this course before I studied my BA" - Sharon 
"I new absolutely nothing about pattern making and sewing when I started attending Julia's classes. I have learned so much, which has given me the skills and confidence to start my own clothing line . I am happy doing what I have always loved and dream to achieve, all thanks to Julia! - Anthea



Imagine what it’s like to be able to make designs for yourself or for a specific person/client.
Learn how to take measurements correctly, whether of you, your dress form, or a customer, these courses will teach you how to do that, step-by-step, both for a Simple Bodice, a Sleeve and for a Skirt. 
This course is aimed at beginners who want to learn how to draft a Basic Bodice, and a Basic Skirt. It is also useful for intermediate designers who want to learn how to measure the body, and draft a pattern to these measurements. Advanced designers may also find this useful, especially those wanting to make “made-to-order” designs to fit specific customers.

There are no prerequisites for the course but you will need the following tools:
Tape measure,
Pattern paper
Pencil
Ruler
Tracing wheel
Scissors
French curve and/or hip curve
A Mannequin/Dress Form would be useful.



Why should you learn how to draft using measurements?
Empowerment. There's a profound sense of empowerment in realising that you have the ability to create garments tailored specifically to fit you, or to design for a particular individual. These courses will also give you the skill to teach to others.
This course serves as the cornerstone for Julia's other Pattern Making Courses, laying the groundwork with drafting a basic bodice and skirt.
Julia's courses are designed to cultivate the skills necessary to excel as a clothing designer. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned professional, the journey of learning and refining design techniques is perpetual. Continual growth is crucial, even for those well-versed in the fundamentals of fashion design, as it broadens understanding of the industry as a whole.
Whether fashion design is a passion or a source of income, these courses offer the tools to boost confidence and elevate design prowess. Whether assembling your inaugural fashion design portfolio, launching a fashion website, or mastering the art of marketing your fashion line, these courses provide the means to achieve these goals, all while circumventing the hefty costs of traditional tuition.
These courses will also give you the skill to teach to others.


An indepth online course for developing 3 simple garment blocks: a skirt; a dartless bodice with sleeve and a dartless dress, used to create easy fitting garments of your own design.

Pattern Drafting: Simple Basic Blocks - Skirt, Dartless Bodice,  Sleeve & Dartless Dress.  (Online On Demand)

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