Name: Creative Pattern & Garment Making (GODALMING)
Price: 230 GBP
Availability: InStock

Nr Guildford

Venue: PRIOR'S FIELD SCHOOL, Godalming, Nr Guildford GU7 2HR
Date: Saturday 5th APRIL 2025
Time: 9.30 - 15.30
FEE: £ 195 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)
*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
Discounts available - Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



A Simple Pattern Drafting Skills Course for those wanting to make patterns for themselves or others.Suitable for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Fashion & Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T.



A full day learning basic pattern drafting methods as used in industry, aimed at anyone wanting to learn how to develop basic blocks from scratch.
This course is open to anyone, not just teachers.



For Teachers: Excellent for teaching at KS3/4/5 - and great for A level students wanting to make their own garments. The course looks at methods and systems used in industry and how to correctly measure the body; create a basic block and practice some adaptions involved in pattern development. 
Support and ideas for delivering maths elements through textiles.
Classroom strategies and textile industry knowledge to underpin practical work.
Life long learning in continuing professional development.
Better understanding of industry practices and requirements to support delivery of KS4/5




What to expect on the day:
Learn and practice how to measure the body correctly.
Develop a skirt and simple bodice & sleeve block from your own measurements.
Create a toile from your skirt block and fit it.
Learn Pattern Drafting terminology and tools used.



For Teachers:
Links to KS3-4 D&T Specifications:
Develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world.
Build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high-quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users.
Select from and use specialist tools, techniques, processes, equipment and machinery precisely.
Select from and use a wider, more complex range of materials, components and ingredients, taking into account their properties.






What is special about the Simple Pattern Drafting Skills Course?
This face-to-face course is an experience that delivers textiles and fashion skills, knowledge and understanding. It is a great learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques, showing how these can be incorporated in lesson plans and delivered in a fun, inspiring and engaging way. You can ask questions direct to the course developer/leader, practice skills, create classroom resources and network with other teachers.



Course Developer & leader: 

DAWN FOXALL
Dawn Foxall has 35 years’ experience in the textiles and garment industry including design consultant, schools presenter and resources developer for EMTEX; Fashion lecturer and programme developer at various UK Universities and FE colleges; course presenter for D&T Association, Key Stage Developments (KSD), SFE and other course providers.
She was a co-founder of Liv.co.uk, where she managed design, buying and sourcing from Fairtrade, organic suppliers in India and Egypt. She has since worked with brands such as LUSH Soaps and Weleda, sourcing ethical products and consulting for young designers and start-ups. In 2017 she launched her own knitwear brand FOXOLOGY designing and producing sustainably sourced collections. 
In 2015 Dawn set up the Textiles Skills Centre (formerly ‘Academy’) supporting textile teachers, delivering workshops and events. She continues to teach pattern cutting at various education and commercial establishments, as well as for Textiles Skills Centre and also drafts patterns and consults for industry.



COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 195 / DAY  (+ Cademy Fees)



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
Discounts available - Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



All of the Textile Skills Centre events are ticket only and payable IN ADVANCE. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and cheque/BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation only. If you book by selecting 'Pay By Cheque/Invoice' you will receive an automated invoice to pay against. If you need further assistance with payment then please contact us by email or phone.
Further information will be sent to the 'booker' and the 'guest' attendee nearer to the time of the event.
It is VERY important that your school finance officer supplies your full name and PERSONAL SCHOOL EMAIL, so that we are able to send you joining instructions and further details. If we only receive the ‘school office’ email address, we have found that this delays information getting to you, or information is not passed on. 
If you have any queries, please email us at: info@textileskillscentre.com, and include your phone number and/or email so that we can contact you easily.

Textiles Skills Centre

Textiles

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Pattern Making

Fashion Design

A simple pattern drafting course for anyone wanting to draft patterns for themselves or others. Great for teachers of GCSE and A Level Fashion & Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T.

Simple Pattern Drafting Skills (GODALMING)

General admission

VENUE: Prior's Field School, Prior's field Road, Godalming, Nr Guildford GU7 2RH 
DATE: TBC
TIME: 9.30 - 15.30
FEE: £ 230 + Cademy Fees (includes Pattern Pack); £195 + Cademy Fees (without Pack)
*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
Discounts available - Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



Practical Creative Pattern & Garment Making Course for Teachers of GCSE D&T and Art & Design Textiles.
This course includes 7 ‘student friendly’ patterns that can adapt to make up to 18 different garments!
Discover how both your male & female GCSE students can design and make exciting & innovative garments that can be easily and independently assembled and link to their theme and artists.

This is a totally practical workshop! Learn how to adapt the patterns to create 18 garments and how your students can easily adapt the patterns to suit their theme and techniques. The patterns are student friendly, with no darts, zips or sizing. We will be looking at how to add a variety of techniques to the toiles, there will be lots of exemplar outcomes by theme and product. We will also be looking at the sustained focus/supervised time, schemes of work and much more. All templates and guides will be available to download. We will also be looking at fashion illustration linked to the patterns and fashion designers for inspiration.
Cannot make it to Guildford? You could also opt to do this course online at home/school, in your own time: Details Here







What to expect on the day:
Learn and practice new and exciting pattern adaptation skills, that will enhance your teaching and enable students to design and make their own personal patterns, to create exciting garments that link to their theme and techniques.
How to use a variety of surface and constructed techniques to adapt the outcomes: a practical workshop.
Develop learning from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Cut out and make at least one toile and learn how to do the others, using student friendly methods.
Learn how to adapt a skirt pattern to create a variety of exciting visual garments
Looking at practical solutions to create innovative fashion illustrations for GCSE outcomes that link students’ themes to your toiles
Looking at a variety of student exemplar outcomes by theme
Looking at the sustained focus/supervised time, creating independent and confident working students.



A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP: PINNING TECHNIQUES TO THE TOILES;  ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS FOR INSPIRATION



Patterns included in the Pattern Pack:
Basic skirt
Kimono style top (adapt for jacket & coat)
Sleeveless top (adapt to make sleeveless shift dress & waistcoat)
Corset (adapt for panelled dress)
Shorts (can be extended to trousers)
T shirt (adapt to make a dress, jacket or coat)
Raglan sleeve jacket (adapt to make a top or coat)
Also included on this course:
All step-by-step guides and templates
Lesson plans for KS3 and pre-GCSE and GCSE students that link to fabric research, pattern making and adaptation, working in 3D & fashion illustration
Lots of exemplar sketchbooks and design development and practical strategies to create a higher challenge classroom.
Guidance and info on other resources that could support your teaching
Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications: 
Understanding ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 4 Present, so that students can create a ‘personal and meaningful response that realises intentions’ 
Present: 'a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realising intentions and where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements.'
'Produces skilful, personal outcomes Showing consistent application, knowledge and understanding. Effective and diverse connections are made in realising intentions.'
'Intentions are fully realised through personal outcomes, demonstrating original, imaginative, inventive and exciting qualities, with highly appropriate connections between elements.'




What you take back to school:
A set of student friendly patterns to make up 18 different garments
Your first toile
Great, achievable ideas to enhance your teaching.
Ways to create independent and successful students
Develop best practices in teaching and learning and be able to use these to create a dynamic course that is fast paced and engaging.
An awareness of available resources to support/expand your existing practice.
Make secure decisions and save time with gained knowledge and experience.
Plan the future with confidence.
Continued professional development



FASHION ILLUSTRATION TEMPLATES




What is special about this workshop?
The Creative Pattern and Garment making face-to-face course is an experience that delivers textiles skills, knowledge and understanding. It is a great learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques and develop classroom resources, showing how these can be incorporated in lesson plans and delivered in a fun, inspiring and engaging way. You can ask questions direct to the course developer/leader, practice new skills and network with other teachers.



Course Developer and Leader: NICKY SIMPSON

Your course leader is NICKY SIMPSON, a contemporary textiles artist, who has 12 years teaching experience, heading up Fashion & Textiles at a school in Kent. She has taught Art & Design Textiles at GCSE and A Level, Design and Technology/Textiles at GCSE & A Level and BTEC Level 3 Fashion. 
Her last set of grades were: A Level 100% A-A*; GCSE 70% A-A* (100% A*-B). She had a previous 22-year career as a print designer and colourist, creating print ranges for the international market. For the past 8 years Nicky has been a workshop developer and leader for the online and F2F courses for Textile and Art teachers on behalf of the Textile Skills Centre, including pattern development. Nicky has mentored many graduate trainees, and now mentors many fellow teachers through the TSC mentorship programme.
Moderator’s comments:
“Textile candidates’ personal portfolios were brimming with ideas, experiments and references to textile and fashion designers as well as fine artists. Overall, the submission was exceptional in the engagement and industry and imaginative use of materials.’ 
"In Textiles, the standard of the work was outstanding…....The course structure was strong. Finished pieces were often exciting and innovative. The individuality of the candidates was clearly seen in the diversity of colours, styles and techniques carefully annotated in work books and then displayed in the final outcomes.”
“The course gave candidates a very strong framework on which to build a response to the theme. Ideas were developed showing depth and thought so that the work of the highest achieving candidates was original, creative and in-depth.”



STUDENT SKETCHBOOK & OUTCOME




What other teachers have said about Nicky's workshops:
'Having been to one of Nicky's workshops, I used one of her lessons and received an 'Outstanding' observation.'
'Superb day - so inspirational! So much covered and a LOT of new skills learnt. Thanks!!'
'Loads of info which was GREAT. All really useful & relevant. Brilliant starting point for newish Art & Design teacher. Thank you so much.'
'Fabulous presenter. Gave loads + loads of information and ideas. I feel really inspired! Loved the practical samples we did. Would highly recommend!
'A great course with lots of hands-on sampling. Great idea to hold it in a school which is much more realistic than an outside venue, gives ideas on taking creative inspiration back to the classroom'.
'Fantastic day, really useful and applicable to both Art and D&T subjects. Thanks!'

STUDENT SKETCBOOK: FASHION ILLUSTRATION



COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: 
£ 230 + Cademy Fees (includes Pattern Pack); £195 + Cademy Fees (without Pack)
*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
Discounts available - Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.
All of the Textile Skills Centre events are ticket only and payable IN ADVANCE. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and cheque/BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation and invoice.
PLEASE NOTE your booking confirmation and ticket will be emailed to the person purchasing only so if you are NOT the delegate then you need to forward all information to this person. 



PLEASE NOTE:
PATTERN PACK: This course includes a Pattern Pack of 7 Patterns to take home with you. If you have already purchased this pack then there is a reduced cost ticket.
You MUST bring this pack with you to use on the course. If you do not have a pack you will need to purchase one on the day at the cost of £35.
If you have any queries, please email us on info@textileskillscentre.com and include your phone number or email so that we can contact you easily.

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