Name: NIKKI PARMENTER Pop-Up Workshop @ Janome Centre (STOCKPORT)
Price: 100 GBP
Availability: InStock

Farnborough

VENUE: Farnborough Hill School, 312 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, GU14 8AT
Date: Saturday 8th November 2025
Time: 9.30 - 15.30
12 PLACES AVAILABLE
COST: £215



*NB: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
We can offer discounts for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



Fabric Manipulation Skills: Mastering Textile Techniques

Unlock the creative potential of textiles in this hands-on practical course. Explore an extensive range of fabric manipulation techniques—from folds, darts, and pleats to slashing, tucks, smocking (English and American), shirring, crashing, ruffles, weaving, and heat Shibori.

Whether you're designing for fashion, interiors, or textile art, this course gives you the skills to transform fabric in innovative ways.

Includes downloadable templates, step-by-step guides, and inspiring exemplars to support your learning.



Course Review:
"The course was great, we covered so much in the day and you couldn’t fail to come away inspired! So many new techniques learnt – a great course!" Fay Deignan 







What to expect on the day:
Learn, practice and make a range of exciting constructed techniques by both machine and hand
Understand how to develop knowledge of constructed techniques from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
How to take these constructed techniques forward in the design process
Practical strategies to create a higher challenge classroom.
Guidance and info on other resources that could support your teaching.



What you take back to school:
A fabulous selection of practical samples, ideas and inspiration
Great, achievable ideas to enhance your teaching
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



What is special about the Fabric Manipulation Skills Course?
This Fabric Manipulation Skills 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, showing how these can be delivered in a fun, inspiring and engaging way. 

You can ask questions direct to the course developer/leader, practice skills, create a range of practical resources for the classroom and network with other teachers.



Course Developer and Leader: NICKY SIMPSON



Your course leader is NICKY SIMPSON, who has 12 years teaching experience, heading up Fashion & Textiles at a school in Kent. 
She has taught Design and Technology/Textiles at GCSE & A Level and Art & Design Textiles at GCSE and 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 9 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.





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.'

'Fabulous presenter. Gave loads + loads of information and ideas. I feel really inspired! Loved the practical samples we did. Would highly recommend!

'Fantastic day, really useful and applicable to both  D&T and Art subjects. Thanks!'

‘I have taken part in the Textile Skills Centre courses ran by Nicky. They have been instrumental in the design of my course, the resources that are provided along with the course enabled me to create a high-quality scheme of work for my KS4 curriculum and since starting with this course textiles has been the highest performing subject in our academy for 5 years running, without the inspirational, hands on courses and practical resources I’m not sure I would have achieved this.’





COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 215 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee) 

All of the Textile Skills Centre events are payable IN ADVANCE only. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation and link to the invoice. You can pay by creditcard or invoice.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day, but you need to bring a pack lunch.

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.



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & ANYONE SELF-FUNDING*
TSC offers discounts for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.

Textiles Skills Centre

Textiles

Arts & Crafts

Fashion Crafts

A fabric manipulation and constructed textiles workshop, for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles, for both Art & Design and Design & Technology. 

Fabric Manipulation Skills (FARNBOROUGH)

General admission

 Barnsley

Venue: NETHERWOOD ACADEMY, Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8FE
Date:     SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025
Time:     9.30 - 15.30
FEE:       £ 215 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS, STUDENTS(UNDER 19) & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
Discounts available - Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



An Exciting Practical Face-to-Face Course Learning Heat Press Textile Techniques 
Lead by NICKY SIMPSON, one of the leading textiles workshop trainers in the UK, this is a totally practical day, doing a large variety of Heat Press Techniques for Textiles. This course is aimed at anyone wanting to learn and try out a variety of techniques. Especially good for Textile and Art teachers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level Art & Design or those who want to add to their resources, by spending a whole day developing exciting new ideas and getting the most out of your heat press. These will be linked to themes, artists and designers.
Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching
Develop learning from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Using a heat press to create exciting, quick and easily achieved textile techniques, including bondaweb, plastics, pleating and weaving.
Practice techniques using a heat press with both transfer paints and dyes on a variety of fabric bases from polyesters to PVC.
How a heat press can be used to develop ideas through themes
Practice taking these techniques through the development and refining process
Mark making using a heat press for textile design




What to expect on the day:
Learn, practice and create a range of new and exciting techniques
How to link heat press techniques to artists and themes through creative practical workshops
Creating with a heat press at KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Using a heat press for mark making in which students can explore, investigate and express ideas related to their primary sources
Techniques and processes across all areas of study including constructed, printed, digital and fashion.
Using a heat press on and for constructed techniques.
Looking at refined ideas and final outcomes with exemplars
Looking at easily achievable themes.
Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications:‘students will be able to contextualize their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students will also evaluate the art, craft and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.’




What you take back with you:
A jammed packed range of samples, ideas and inspiration
Great, easily achievable ideas to enhance your teaching
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.
We aim to ‘inspire, challenge and motivate every student, no matter what their level of ability, while supporting you in developing creative and engaging lessons.’ (Art and Design spec (AQA))



What is special about the Heat Press Techniques Course?
The Heat Press Techniques 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, 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 a sketchbook resource for the classroom and network with other teachers.



Course Developer and Leader: NICKY SIMPSON
Your course leader is NICKY SIMPSON, a contemporary textiles artist, one of the leading textiles workshop leaders in the UK and 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.

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!'



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.” 







COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 215 / DAY (+ Cademy Fee)



*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. If you need an invoice sent to school please email us to request one. NB Textiles Skills Centre is NOT VAT registered.
PLEASE NOTE your booking confirmation and ticket will be emailed to both the delegate and person purchasing. If you do not receive your ticket it is most commonly caused by typing your email address incorrectly, or it is in your SPAM folder. Please check your booking carefully. It is VERY important that your school finance manager 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 in the past 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.

An Exciting Practical Face to Face Course working with a heat press, for anyone wanting to learn new textile skills and techniques.

Heat Press Techniques for Textiles (BARNSLEY)

Venue: NETHERWOOD ACADEMY, Dove Valley Way, Barnsley S73 8FE
Date:    Saturday 28th June 2025
Time:    9.30 - 15.30
COST:   £195



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/TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF FUNDING TEACHERS, STUDENTS(UNDER 18)*
We offer discounts for this course. 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.

Pattern Making

Fashion Design

A simple pattern drafting course for anyone wanting to learn how to make their own blocks from scratch - great for teachers of GCSE & A Level Fashion & Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T.

Simple Pattern Drafting (BARNSLEY)

Matlock

Please come along and join me at my art workshops in acrylics or soft pastels in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District. Whether you are on holiday or living nearby, a novice or experienced - everyone is welcome. I am a professional artist and I have exhibited with the Royal Society of British Artists at the Mall Galleries in London The Saturday workshops are located at my home studio. You have a choice of working in acrylics and/or mixed media or soft pastels. Subjects include: landscapes, still life, abstract, portraits, etc. The workshops are fun, relaxing and informative. I also hold a Wednesday Art Workshops advertised on Cademy! I have a relaxed and informative approach to working with acrylics and mixed media and other techniques. I was a professional muralist for 11 years, specialising in trompe l'oeil (trick of the eye) techniques. Although photo realism painting in acrylics was essential in creating a painting illusion, I have also worked more recently with impasto and mixed media using acrylics which is an enjoyable and liberating experience. I was a former member of the Association of Professional Muralists and have appeared on television and radio. I have a friendly dog called Phoebe!

Please come along and join me at my art workshops in acrylics or soft pastels in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District. Whether you are on holiday or living nearby, a novice or experienced - everyone is welcome.

I am a professional artist and I have exhibited with the Royal Society of British Artists at the Mall Galleries in London

The Saturday workshops are located at my home studio. You have a choice of working in acrylics and/or mixed media or soft pastels. Subjects include: landscapes, still life, abstract, portraits, etc.

The workshops are fun, relaxing and informative.

I also hold a Wednesday Art Workshops advertised on Cademy!

I have a relaxed and informative approach to working with acrylics and mixed media and other techniques. I was a professional muralist for 11 years, specialising in trompe l'oeil (trick of the eye) techniques.

Although photo realism painting in acrylics was essential in creating a painting illusion, I have also worked more recently with impasto and mixed media using acrylics which is an enjoyable and liberating experience.

I was a former member of the Association of Professional Muralists and have appeared on television and radio.

I have a friendly dog called Phoebe!

Easel Weasel Art Workshops

Easel Weasel Weekly Art Workshops - Peak District
Fun, informative and relaxing for any ability in beautiful surroundings run by Denise Cliffen, professional artist.

Saturday Art Workshops in Acrylics, Soft Pastels, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire

Please come along and join me at my art workshops in acrylics or soft pastels in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District. Whether you are on holiday or living nearby, a novice or experienced - everyone is welcome. I am a professional artist and I have exhibited with the Royal Society of British Artists at the Mall Galleries in London The Wednesday workshops are located at my home studio. You have a choice of working in acrylics and/or mixed media or soft pastels. Subjects include: landscapes, still life, abstract, portraits, etc. The workshops are fun, relaxing and informative. I also hold a Saturday Art Workshops advertised on Cademy! I have a relaxed and informative approach to working with acrylics and mixed media and other techniques. I was a professional muralist for 11 years, specialising in trompe l'oeil (trick of the eye) techniques. Although photo realism painting in acrylics was essential in creating a painting illusion, I have also worked more recently with impasto and mixed media using acrylics which is an enjoyable and liberating experience. I was a former member of the Association of Professional Muralists and have appeared on television and radio. I have a friendly dog called Phoebe!

Please come along and join me at my art workshops in acrylics or soft pastels in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District. Whether you are on holiday or living nearby, a novice or experienced - everyone is welcome.

I am a professional artist and I have exhibited with the Royal Society of British Artists at the Mall Galleries in London

The Wednesday workshops are located at my home studio. You have a choice of working in acrylics and/or mixed media or soft pastels. Subjects include: landscapes, still life, abstract, portraits, etc.

The workshops are fun, relaxing and informative.

I also hold a Saturday Art Workshops advertised on Cademy!

I have a relaxed and informative approach to working with acrylics and mixed media and other techniques. I was a professional muralist for 11 years, specialising in trompe l'oeil (trick of the eye) techniques.

Although photo realism painting in acrylics was essential in creating a painting illusion, I have also worked more recently with impasto and mixed media using acrylics which is an enjoyable and liberating experience.

I was a former member of the Association of Professional Muralists and have appeared on television and radio.

I have a friendly dog called Phoebe!

Wednesday Art Workshops in Acrylics, Soft Pastels, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire

Guildford

Creative Gell Printing (GUILDFORD)
Venue: St Catherine's School, Station Road, Bramley, Nr Guildford GU5 0DF
Date: 14th June 2025
Time: 9.30 - 15.30
FEE: £ 145 / DAY 



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



An Inspiring Practical Day Learning Gell Printing with Sue Cooper
This is a hands-on practical day workshop working with a gell plate to print images and patterns onto fabric and paper.
We are thrilled to have textile teacher and Textile Artist Maker Sue Cooper, join us to lead this workshop. Sue brings her experience both as a textiles print designer and textiles teacher, developing this inspiring practical course for anyone wishing to experiment more widely with a variety of new techniques, processes and contexts, and especially for teachers who are new to the Art Textiles GCSE specification. 
The course will explore a range of interpretations, providing the opportunity to develop ideas through the use of materials, techniques and processes.




GELL PRINTING
This practical day will be spent working with a gell plate to create a portfolio of prints, both on fabric and paper. The workshop is aimed at anyone interested in developing this fantastic and versatile printing technique into their teaching practices in Art or Textile lessons.
You will spend the day creating a variety of samples on fabric and paper, using different techniques and skills these processes can be developed and made to suit many creative and assessment objectives needs.
Learn and practice how to -
Gell print several layers of design and colour by using natural materials, and manmade stencils. This process gives an opportunity to learn about the composition of a design, the layering of pattern and colour as well as the theory of colour.
Gell print using mark making tools to add texture and pattern onto fabric / paper. This is an opportunity for expression and experimentation in a personally creative way. Again developing colour and design skills.
Transfer an image from a magazine and from a colour photocopier onto paper/fabric. This technique lends itself to further development with older students using photography and drawing skills.
Transfer gold/silver or bronze leaf directly onto paper/fabric, to create unique and unusual patterns and textures. This skill can be incorporated into lots of other textile processes and developed appropriately by older students.
Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching.



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
We offer discounts for trainee teachers, technicians, and teachers who are self-funding for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.




What to expect on the day:
Understand how to develop knowledge of artists from KS2 KS3 and onwards, creating independent confident students.
Develop samples using a range of techniques which link to artists' work.
Understand the process of gell printing.
Learn what equipment is needed and how it can be done on a tight budget.



What you take home:
Great achievable ideas to enhance your teaching.
A portfolio of fabric and paper gell prints.
Notes on each techniques and how they can be developed by students and linked to artists for your Schemes of work.
Continued professional and personal development.



TEACHERS: We aim to ‘inspire, challenge and motivate every student, no matter what their level of ability, while supporting you in developing creative and engaging lessons.’ (Art & Design spec (AQA))


Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications:
‘students will be able to contextualise their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students will also evaluate the art, craft and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.’



What is special about the Gell Printing Course.
This new course covers four very different techniques of gell imprinting that involve different styles of creativity and alternatives for potential development. Gell printing is accessible to all levels, and good results are achievable from the start. Gell printing is exciting and very enjoyable, it’s addictive and naturally leads to experimentation. 
This printing technique is adaptable and creates a vibrant and creative learning environment which allows you to gain new skills and techniques in a relaxed way. You will see first hand how gell printing can be incorporated into your lessons and delivered in an engaging and inspiring way. You can ask questions directly to the course leader and network with others. 



Course Developer and Leader:   SUE COOPER
Sue has over 25 years’ experience as a Textiles and Art teacher. She has taught Art and Design Textiles at GCSE and A Level with AQA, Eduqas and Pearson Edexcel. Sue Has been a Head of Dept. for much of this time for both Art and Textile Departments. 
She currently teaches part-time at St Catherines Bramley, with students achieving grades of 100%7-9 at GCSE and A*- B at A Level.
Sue is an active Textile Artist and tutor to local creative groups. She has her own studio where she creates her own pieces and develops ideas for her classes and workshops. Sue is passionate about Textiles, and always is keen to share her ideas and knowledge.



WHAT TEACHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT TSC EVENTS:
'Superb day - so inspirational! So much covered and a LOT of new skills learnt. Thanks!!' Jessie L.
'Loads of info which was GREAT. All really useful & relevant. Brilliant starting point for newish Art & Design teacher. Thank you so much.' Rebecca F.
'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!'



COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 175 / DAY
TSC give a discount for ECT/NQTs, trainee teachers and Self-funding teachers. Please contact for information.  
All of the Textile Skills Centre events are pre-booked and payable IN ADVANCE. The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy to automate the bookings via credit card and BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation and access to your invoice. 
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.


An inspiring practical day learning Gell printing textiles skills with textiles artist Sue Cooper.

Creative Gell Printing (GUILDFORD)

Lutterworth 

Venue: LUTTERWORTH COLLEGE,  Bitteswell RD., Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4EW
Date:  Saturday 29th MARCH 2025
Time: 9.30 - 15.30
*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
There are discounts for this course if you qualify. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



An Exciting Practical Face-To-Face Textiles Skills Course, 
for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles, for both Art & Design and D&T.



Review:  ‘Put simply, this is the best course I’ve ever been on.
Excellent pace and delivery with resources sent afterwards as well. We learnt so many techniques and then practised them for ourselves too! We also learnt how our students could develop them further. We did so many samples of each of the techniques with a variety of materials and processes. Viewing exemplar sketchbooks at the end was a great way to conclude the day.
I’ve come home, buzzing with excitement, feeling inspired and well prepared for the next academic year. I would highly recommend! Great course, delivered by a lovely team! Thank you so much!’ Alice Munro – June 24, 2023



This is a totally practical day doing a large variety of Surface Textile Techniques. This course is aimed at Textile and Art teachers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level Art & Design or those who want to add to their resources by spending a whole day developing exciting new ideas for surface techniques linked to a large variety of relevant artists and designers. 
Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching
Develop learning from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Practice and discuss techniques including: Heat press transfer printing, screen printing, mono printing, crashing, shirring, heat shibori, PVA, ruffles, marbling, free hand embroidery, using a heat gun and more.
Mark making for textile design
Computer Aided design.





What to expect on the day:
Learn, practice and create a range of new and exciting techniques related to relevant artists and designers
How to link a variety of techniques to artists through creative practical workshops
Looking at both historical and contemporary textile artists, fine artists and fashion designers
Understand how to develop knowledge of artists from KS3 onwards, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Innovative ways in which students can explore, investigate and express ideas through mark making related to their primary sources and relating the right primary source to their artists.
Techniques and processes across all areas of study incl. constructed, printed, digital and fashion.
Links to refined ideas and final outcomes
Looking at easily achievable themes.
We will also look at artists annotation/evaluation
Innovative use of the heat press.
Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications: 
‘Students will be able to contextualise their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students will also evaluate the art, craft and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.’





What you take back to school:
Great, achievable ideas to enhance your teaching
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.



What is special about the Surface Textile Techniques Course?
The Surface Textile Techniques 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, 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 a sketchbook resource for the classroom and network with other teachers.



Course Developer and Leader: NICKY SIMPSON

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.” 


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!'



COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 215 / DAY (+ Cademy fees)
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 the person who books the course supplies your full name and PERSONAL EMAIL, so that we are able to send you joining instructions and further details. If we only receive the ‘bookers’ 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.



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & THOSE SELF-FUNDING*
There are discounts for this course if you qualify. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.

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A fun and inspiring workshop learning a huge variety of surface textiles techniques, for anyone and especially great for teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles, both Art & Design and D&T.

Surface Textiles Skills (LUTTERWORTH)

Banbury

Venue: The Design & Technology Association, 11 Manor Park, Banbury, OX16 3TB
Date:    THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2025
(Only 12 SPACES)
Time:   9.30 - 15.30
COST:  £205



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF-FUNDING TEACHERS *
TSC offers discounts for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



Essential Manufacturing Skills: Mastering Textile Construction Techniques
An Essential Sewing & Making Skills Course for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Fashion & Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T.
In Partnership with Design & Technology Association, this is a new course from the Textile Skills Centre hosted at D&TA Centre in Banbury and with support from Janome UK.




This is a totally practical day learning and practicing a variety of sewing and making skills and threading and trouble shooting sewing machine faults. 
This course is open to teachers, technicians and support staff in the textiles classroom.



This course is aimed at D&T and Fashion & Textiles teachers who are either new to teaching, support staff such as classroom assistants and technicians, or those who want to learn and add to their existing skills.

Learn and practice essential manufacturing skills that will enhance your teaching.
Develop learning from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5, giving them the technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world.
Gain knowledge and skills that will enable you to teach students to design and make high-quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users.
Acquiring new skills and knowledge to give you confidence in your teaching.



*ALERT: ECT/NQT's, TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF-FUNDING TEACHERS *
TSC offers discounts for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



What to expect on the day:
Learn and practice a range of sewing tasks, such as different seams, freehand embroidery, hems, and finishes.
Start to develop a sample book of stitch and finishing examples to use as a resource in the classroom.
How to thread a domestic sewing machine and overlocker and trouble shoot common problems.
Experiment and understand how to sew using different types of fabrics and their properties and suitable stitches/finishes.
Learn and practice simple making skills including sewing in a zip, bagging out, binding and finishing techniques.
Techniques and processes across all areas of study incl. simple patterns, making and finishing.
Make a simple product(lined tote bag) from start to finish, that can be transferred into the classroom.



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 you take back to school:
A fabulous sample book jammed packed with examples to use as a classroom resource.
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.



What is special about the Essential Manufacturing Skills Course?
The Essential Manufacturing Skills 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 Leader: DAWN FOXALL

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.
Dawn was a co-founder of Liv.co.uk (2006-2014) , 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: £ 205 / DAY  (+ Cademy Fees)



*ALERT: ALL ECT/TRAINEE TEACHERS, TECHNICIANS & SELF FUNDING TEACHERS*
We are able to give a discount for those that qualify for this course. Please contact dawn@textileskillscentre.com for more information.



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. 
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day, but you need to bring a pack lunch.
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.

An Essential Sewing & Making Skills Course for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Fashion & Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T.

Essential Textiles Manufacture Skills (BANBURY) (D&TA)

Newbury

VENUE:   ST. GABRIEL'S SCHOOL
Sandleford Priory, Newtown, NEWBURY  RG20 9BD
DATE:      SATURDAY 13th JUNE 2026
TIME:      9.30 - 15.30
COST:     £175




Eco-Printing:   Sustainable Fabric Printing for the Classroom
With eco-printer and artist FIONA BALDING

Join us for a hands-on, inspiring workshop exploring the magical world of eco-printing – a sustainable fabric printing technique using plants, leaves and natural dyes.
Designed for Textile and Art teachers, this full-day practical session is perfect for those new to teaching GCSE/A Level Art & Design, or anyone looking to refresh and expand their creative toolkit with engaging, eco-friendly ideas.
What you’ll learn and do:
Experiment with a range of eco-printing techniques using natural materials
Gain confidence using tools, equipment, and methods for classroom use
Create vibrant, achievable outcomes that can inspire students at KS3–KS5
Explore the science and maths behind dye reactions and print processes
Embed sustainability into your teaching through creative, low-impact methods
Take your samples through a development and refinement journey to support project-based learning
Discover how to foster independence, creativity and critical thinking in your students
Leave with your own printed fabric samples, ready-to-use classroom strategies, and the knowledge to bring this sustainable technique to life in your teaching.
No previous eco-printing experience required – just a willingness to experiment and get creative!




What to expect on the day:
Learn, practice and create a range of new and exciting techniques
Developing ideas and practice techniques which students can use to explore, investigate and express ideas related to their primary sources.
Looking at easily achievable ways to develop sustainabiity themes.
Create unique, original prints of your own and how the technique can be introduced into the classroom.
Discuss the equipment and resources required.
Discuss Health and Safety implications, particularly for classroom.

Links to KS4 Art & design Specifications: ‘students will be able to contextualize their research and ideas, drawing inspiration from artists and designers. Students will also evaluate the art, craft and design they study, and develop an appreciation of the impact it has on their own work and that of others.’ 






What you take back to school:
A jammed packed range of samples, ideas and inspiration
Great, easily achievable ideas to enhance your teaching
Develop best practices in teaching and learning and be able to use these to create a course for students that is relevant 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.

We aim to ‘inspire, challenge and motivate every student, no matter what their level of ability, while supporting you in developing creative and engaging lessons.’ (Art and Design spec (AQA))



What is special about the Eco Printing Techniques Course?
This Eco-Printing Techniques 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, 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, begin to create a sketchbook resource for the classroom, enhance your own enthusiasm for the subject, and network with other teachers.



Course Developer and Leader: FIONA BALDING

An experienced teacher, Fiona spent 38 years teaching Textiles and Food in secondary schools. Always a passionate print maker she was mesmerised when she discovered Ecoprinting and has worked extensively since 2016, developing her knowledge and understanding of this fascinating process.
One of the most important things that drew her into the craft was its sustainability credentials. Nothing is wasted in the production of these prints. Used plant materials are composted, mordants used in the process are natural garden fertilisers. Preferred textiles used are recycled cotton sheets, vintage linen and even old silk wedding dresses, often purchased in charity shops.
Fiona’s workshops are full on and you will be amazed at what can be achieved in a day! 
 







COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 175 / DAY 

TSC give discounts for ECT/NQTs, trainee teachers and those Self-funding. 
Please contact for information.



All of the Textile Skills Centre events are ticket only and payable IN ADVANCE. 
The Textiles Skills Centre uses Cademy platform to automate the bookings via credit card and cheque/BACS. 
When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation and link to invoice/payment details. Textiles Skills Centre is not VAT registered and so does not issue a seperate invoice.

PLEASE NOTE your booking confirmation will be emailed to both the delegate and person purchasing. If you do not receive your email confirmation, it is most commonly caused by typing your email address incorrectly, or it is in your SPAM folder. 
Please check your booking carefully. If you are a teacher and school has booked you onto the course, it is VERY important that they give 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 in the past 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.

An Exciting Practical Face to Face Course with FIONA BALDING, learning about and developing eco printing techniques, for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles, both Art & Design and D&T.

Eco-Printing for Textiles (NEWBURY)

FULL PRICE

Stockport

Venue: JANOME UK TRAINING CENTRE, Stockport, SK6 2SP
Date:  Tuesday 5th August
Time: 9.30 - 15.30
FEE: £ 100



"Small Worlds" Mixed Media Textiles Workshop
An Inspiring Practical Day Learning and practicing with Textiles Artist NIKKI PARMENTER

This pop-up workshop is open to anyone interested in creative textiles. A full day spent with the amazing Nikki Parmenter learning how she develops and creates her wonderful, imaginative artworks and how you can easily do this yourself or with your students :)





'Small Worlds' Mixed Media Textiles Workshop

Create a fantastic "Small World" similar to the one shown, using fused fabric, free machine embroidery and mixed media. 
Join Nikki Parmenter to make a fabulous fused fabric flower, bird, fish, butterfly, elephant or frog. This will be thread painted and padded. Make a circular "environment" for your creature to be displayed in using an inspiring array of materials from which you will fashion leaves, flowers, corals and seaweed. There will be an emphasis on colour and composition, and each participant will receive individual guidance on these formal elements. A string of LED lights will provide a final flourish!




WHAT YOU WILL DO:
1. Experiment with a wide range of exciting media including repurposed materials, fabric manipulation, collage, and wrapping.
2. Improve your free machine embroidery techniques and learn how to transfer a drawing onto a piece of fused fabric.
3. Develop your skills in the creation of a cohesive composition with a well considered colour scheme.
4. Gain the confidence to apply the techniques that you have covered on the course to your own chosen subject matter. 

Materials Provided

All the equipment you need are provided including some materials: 
Felt / fabrics / netting / safety eye / templates / embellishments / funky foam / wire ring / LED lights / embellishments.

Materials to Bring

You will need to bring a selection of batrik style cotton fabrics to wrap around the wire rings (which are provided); some padding/wadding and some pieces of patterned and plain fabrics (12 inch square) for the background.




This course is aimed at anyone interested in learning new techniques from the artist herself. It is particularly useful for textile and art teachers who are either new to teaching GCSE/A Level Art & Design or those who want to add to their resources by spending a whole day developing exciting new ideas and skills.

Using new techniques and skills to create exciting, quick and easily achieved textile art.
Practical and cheap resources, including using scraps and recycled materials, make this a fun and cheap option in class, that also covers sustainability.
How to develop ideas through themes to end products.
Learn and practice new and exciting skills that will enhance your teaching
Develop learning from KS3, creating independent, confident and enthusiastic learners at KS4/5.
Practice taking these techniques through the development and refining process




What is special about the Nikki Parmenter textiles skills course?
This textiles techniques 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, 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 a sketchbook resource for the classroom and network with other teachers.



Course Developer and Leader: NIKKI PARMENTER
NIKKI PARMENTER has a BA First Class Honours Degree in Fine Art and an MA. She taught Art full time at Poynton High School, leaving in 2016 to pursue a career in textiles and education.
Based in Cheshire, Nikki's specialises in mixed media / textile artist specialising in large scale pieces incorporating free machine embroidery. She takes her inspiration from a variety of sources and is particularly interested in the way in which ancient societies created a series of visual symbols to represent the things which were important to them. She investigates myth and legend and draws parallels between societies, showing that although many people have different beliefs we are all united by visual iconography.
Nikki has done many workshops in schools and for Textiles Skills Cente, as well as Tea 'N Chat events looking at her work and demoing techniques.
She has exhibited widely both in group and solo shows both in the UK and abroad and has published articles in a number of publications. She also features in Kim Thittichai's book, 'Experimental Textiles' and has won prizes at The Ferens Open, The Potteries Open and the Grosvenor Open Exhibitions.



WHAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT TSC EVENTS:
'Superb day - so inspirational! So much covered and a LOT of new skills learnt. Thanks!!' Jessie L.
'Loads of info which was GREAT. All really useful & relevant. Brilliant starting point for newish Art & Design teacher. Thank you so much.' Rebecca F.
'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!'







COSTS & BOOKING VIA CADEMY: £ 100 / DAY 

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 invoice/BACS. When you book you will receive by email a booking confirmation with link to invoice and option of online payment. 
PLEASE NOTE your booking confirmation and invoice will be emailed to both the delegate and person purchasing. If you do not receive your ticket it is most commonly caused by typing your email address incorrectly, or it is in your SPAM folder. 
Please check your booking carefully. It is VERY important that if your school is booking this course, your school finance manager needs to give 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 in the past 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.





An inspiring practical day learning textiles skills with textiles artist Nikki Parmenter.

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During your consultation, a Cademy developer will assist you in embedding the free Cademy booking system into your website. You will be asked to share your screen, and our developer will guide you through the setup process step by step. Should you have any questions throughout the process, we are here to provide support and assistance.

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Join our webinar and unlock the power of quizzes within Cademy&#39;s learning platform. In this session, we will cover:<ul fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);" style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The importance of quizzes as an effective assessment tool in online learning.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understanding the different types of quizzes available in Cademy and when to use each one.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Step-by-step guidance on creating engaging and interactive quizzes that effectively test knowledge and understanding.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Discovering various question formats, including multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and more, to cater to different learning styles.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Strategies for effectively deploying quizzes within your courses to assess learning progress and reinforce key concepts.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Analysing quiz results for manual and automatically assessed quizzes. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Best practices for providing meaningful feedback and guidance to learners based on quiz performance.</li></ul>Don&#39;t miss this opportunity to become a master of quizzes in Cademy, taking your online assessments to the next level. Join us for this informative webinar and learn how to create and utilise interactive quizzes that enhance the learning experience for your students.

Join our webinar and unlock the power of quizzes within Cademy's learning platform. In this session, we will cover:
The importance of quizzes as an effective assessment tool in online learning.
Understanding the different types of quizzes available in Cademy and when to use each one.
Step-by-step guidance on creating engaging and interactive quizzes that effectively test knowledge and understanding.
Discovering various question formats, including multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and more, to cater to different learning styles.
Strategies for effectively deploying quizzes within your courses to assess learning progress and reinforce key concepts.
Analysing quiz results for manual and automatically assessed quizzes.
Best practices for providing meaningful feedback and guidance to learners based on quiz performance.
Don't miss this opportunity to become a master of quizzes in Cademy, taking your online assessments to the next level. Join us for this informative webinar and learn how to create and utilise interactive quizzes that enhance the learning experience for your students.

Assessor

Join our webinar and unlock the power of quizzes within Cademy's learning platform. Don't miss this opportunity to become a master of quizzes in Cademy, taking your online assessments to the next level. Join us for this informative webinar and learn how to create and utilise interactive quizzes that enhance the learning experience for your students.

Mastering Quizzes & Assessments in Cademy: A Comprehensive Guide

This webinar is part of a&nbsp;series of free, hands-on practical webinars hosted by Cademy on how to get yourself set up to sell spaces, coordinate ticket sales and build online content.&nbsp;
This is the first webinar in the series and the focus will be on:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>How to create an educator profile on Cademy&nbsp;</li>
<li>How to list your workshops</li>
<li>How to manage bookings&nbsp;</li>
<li>How to configure payments with Stripe and Cademy&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
There&rsquo;s no commitment to sign up to anything, and it&rsquo;s free to join in. So please share with anyone you think might be interested. We're really looking forward to meeting you.

This webinar is part of a series of free, hands-on practical webinars hosted by Cademy on how to get yourself set up to sell spaces, coordinate ticket sales and build online content. 
This is the first webinar in the series and the focus will be on: 
How to create an educator profile on Cademy
How to list your workshops
How to manage bookings
How to configure payments with Stripe and Cademy
There’s no commitment to sign up to anything, and it’s free to join in. So please share with anyone you think might be interested.

We're really looking forward to meeting you.

Creative Workshops Scotland

Personal Development

How to take bookings for classes and workshops with Creative Workshops Scotland & Cademy

In this webinar, we will explore the power of customer reviews and how they can significantly impact your reputation and attract more customers to your business. Join us as we delve into the strategies and best practices for leveraging reviews to enhance your online presence and ultimately drive growth. Whether you&#39;re a small business owner, a marketer, or a customer service professional, this webinar will provide you with valuable insights and actionable tips to optimise your review management approach.During the webinar, we will cover the following key topics:<ol fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);" style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understanding the importance of online reviews: Learn why customer reviews are crucial in today&#39;s digital landscape and how they influence consumer behaviour and purchasing decisions.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Building a solid review management strategy: Discover effective techniques for collecting, managing, and responding to reviews in Cademy.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Capturing reviews on auto-pilot: Leverage Cademy to collect testimonials and feedback with zero effort.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Importing reviews into Cademy: Import reviews from your own archive or from third party platforms.&nbsp;</li></ol>Join us for this informative webinar and equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to effectively manage reviews, enhance your reputation, and win over more customers. Don&#39;t miss out on this opportunity to unlock the potential of reviews for your business success.

In this webinar, we will explore the power of customer reviews and how they can significantly impact your reputation and attract more customers to your business. Join us as we delve into the strategies and best practices for leveraging reviews to enhance your online presence and ultimately drive growth. Whether you're a small business owner, a marketer, or a customer service professional, this webinar will provide you with valuable insights and actionable tips to optimise your review management approach.
During the webinar, we will cover the following key topics:
Understanding the importance of online reviews: Learn why customer reviews are crucial in today's digital landscape and how they influence consumer behaviour and purchasing decisions.
Building a solid review management strategy: Discover effective techniques for collecting, managing, and responding to reviews in Cademy.
Capturing reviews on auto-pilot: Leverage Cademy to collect testimonials and feedback with zero effort.
Importing reviews into Cademy: Import reviews from your own archive or from third party platforms.
Join us for this informative webinar and equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to effectively manage reviews, enhance your reputation, and win over more customers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock the potential of reviews for your business success.

Feedback

In this webinar, we will explore the power of customer reviews and how they can significantly impact your reputation and attract more customers to your business. Join us as we delve into the strategies and best practices for leveraging reviews to enhance your online presence and ultimately drive growth. Whether you're a small business owner, a marketer, or a customer service professional, this webinar will provide you with valuable insights and actionable tips to optimise your review management approach.

Leveraging Cademy Reviews: How to Build Your Reputation and Win More Customers

This webinar is part of a&nbsp;series of free, hands-on practical webinars hosted by Cademy on how to get yourself set up to sell spaces, coordinate ticket sales and build online content.&nbsp;
This is webinar will focus on:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The ins &amp; outs of running a live online workshop via Zoom, or any other video meeting service.</li>
<li>Setting up an online class on Cademy.</li>
<li>How to sell additional add-ons and kits to complement your online class.</li>
<li>How to deliver a great online workshops.&nbsp;</li>
<li>How to distribute or sell your workshop recordings.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
There&rsquo;s no commitment to sign up to anything, and it&rsquo;s free to join in. So please share with anyone you think might be interested. We're really looking forward to meeting you.

This webinar is part of a series of free, hands-on practical webinars hosted by Cademy on how to get yourself set up to sell spaces, coordinate ticket sales and build online content. 
This is webinar will focus on: 
The ins & outs of running a live online workshop via Zoom, or any other video meeting service.
Setting up an online class on Cademy.
How to sell additional add-ons and kits to complement your online class.
How to deliver a great online workshops.
How to distribute or sell your workshop recordings.
There’s no commitment to sign up to anything, and it’s free to join in. So please share with anyone you think might be interested.

We're really looking forward to meeting you.

Running online classes and workshops with Creative Workshops Scotland & Cademy 

This webinar is part of a&nbsp;series of free, hands-on practical webinars hosted by Cademy on how to get yourself set up to sell spaces, coordinate ticket sales and build online content.&nbsp;
This webinar will focus on:
<ul>
<li><span style="color: var(--text-alt); letter-spacing: -0.05px; font-family: 'SF UI Text', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';">How to record and prepare your course content</li>
<li><span style="color: var(--text-alt); letter-spacing: -0.05px; font-family: 'SF UI Text', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';">How to create an on-demand / self-taught course on Cademy</li>
<li>How to sell your course</li>
<li>How to manage student access to your course</li>
</ul>
There&rsquo;s no commitment to sign up to anything, and it&rsquo;s free to join in. So please share with anyone you think might be interested. We're really looking forward to meeting you.

This webinar is part of a series of free, hands-on practical webinars hosted by Cademy on how to get yourself set up to sell spaces, coordinate ticket sales and build online content. 
This webinar will focus on:
How to record and prepare your course content
How to create an on-demand / self-taught course on Cademy
How to sell your course
How to manage student access to your course
There’s no commitment to sign up to anything, and it’s free to join in. So please share with anyone you think might be interested.

We're really looking forward to meeting you.

How to set up and sell on-demand video courses with Creative Workshops Scotland & Cademy 

In this series of 1:1 online sessions, each of 60 minutes, we can go deeper and develop further what we have learned in your first session about your potential and needs. This is a safe space, where I can offer you continuous support for your growth and personal healing.&nbsp;I am here to help you access the gifts of your inner world, to become fully aware of your strengths, and to develop them freely in your authentic and natural way.Together we will explore how you can overcome your current challenges and live joyfully from the centre of your strength and creativity.In our encounter, I pay special attention to the differentiation of trauma-related aspects and the natural sensitivity in your constitution, so you can progress safely and confidently.&nbsp;<a href="https://bookme.name/klarheitundsinn/lite/discovering-your-gifts-and-treasures-1" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; text-decoration: inherit; font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer;" fr-original-class="wysiwyg_underlined_link_cls wysiwyg_bold_link_cls">Choose the first date here,</a> and&nbsp;book your bundle of 5 sessions here on Cademy: &nbsp;After choosing the first date and having received my confirmation, please make a time request for that confirmed time slot here on Cademy&nbsp;(this is the way, I can make sure we do not have to email back and forth because your slot will be reserved immediately). From here you will be guided through the booking process step by step.&nbsp;One day prior to your session, you will receive a reminder and your Zoom Link - and then we&acute;ll meet and work.As soon as your payment is received, I will get in touch with you to identify the ideal rhythm for the following sessions, so the setting will support your growth in a perfect way.&nbsp;You are so welcome, and your success and fulfillment are my joy and honour.Mantradevi

In this series of 1:1 online sessions, each of 60 minutes, we can go deeper and develop further what we have learned in your first session about your potential and needs.

This is a safe space, where I can offer you continuous support for your growth and personal healing. 
I am here to help you access the gifts of your inner world, to become fully aware of your strengths, and to develop them freely in your authentic and natural way.
Together we will explore how you can overcome your current challenges and live joyfully from the centre of your strength and creativity.
In our encounter, I pay special attention to the differentiation of trauma-related aspects and the natural sensitivity in your constitution, so you can progress safely and confidently. 
Choose the first date here, and book your bundle of 5 sessions here on Cademy: After choosing the first date and having received my confirmation, please make a time request for that confirmed time slot here on Cademy (this is the way, I can make sure we do not have to email back and forth because your slot will be reserved immediately). From here you will be guided through the booking process step by step.
 One day prior to your session, you will receive a reminder and your Zoom Link - and then we´ll meet and work.
As soon as your payment is received, I will get in touch with you to identify the ideal rhythm for the following sessions, so the setting will support your growth in a perfect way. 
You are so welcome, and your success and fulfillment are my joy and honour.
Mantradevi

Christina Mantradevi Kircher

Spirituality

Holistic Therapy

Clinical Psychology

In a personal session of 60 min. there is space for any transformation you would love to achieve. If you have questions, especially those realated to your sensitivity or giftednesss, and want to open the space of spiritual guidance, for healing and clearing, this session could assist you deeply and with long-term effects on your development. It will be held online via Zoom - and you are most welcome!



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