Summer Holiday Courses
Dress Designing
During the summer months the Grafton Academy offers a 2,3, or 4 week introductory course in Dress Designing. Students are encouraged to design, cut patterns and make up one or two of their own creations. Teaching is by individual attention and the course provides both an ideal way of finding out about this as a career and for those who are not stock size wishing to make their own patterns. All ages are welcome, from young to mature.
Application and Prices for Summer Courses
Dressmaking
All ages are welcome, young to mature and teaching is by individual attention to meet different levels and requirements from basic to advanced. Students buy a commercial pattern with fabric of their choice and they are taught how to cut out, sew, fit and finish.
Beginners are advised to choose a simple pattern of a skirt or trousers to enable them to learn basic sewing techniques. Students at an advanced level may choose more complicated patterns eg. a tailored suit, but they are advised to book for more than one week.
Application and Prices for Summer Courses
New Summer Courses |
Upcycle and restyle your old wardrobe
With professional guidance and tuition, convert your once loved garments, textiles or accessories into contemporary eco couture pieces through smart design. Be creative in a sustainable way. Teaching is on an individual basis. All ages welcome.
Bring a selection (minimum 5) of clean pre-loved garments. You can use items from your own wardrobe, skirts, trousers, dresses jackets, coats, T-shirts, sweaters, evening wear, thrift store buys, antique shops pieces or hand-me-downs, fabrics from your stockpile, discarded accessories, including jewellery, handbags, old buttons, remnants of ribbons, beads, lace, velvet or cord and vintage textiles that inspire you.
You will also need an A4 sketch pad, pencils, sewing needles, pins, scissors, tape measure, a seam ripper and a variety of coloured threads.
Duration: 1 week, Monday to Friday 10-12.30 & 1.30-4pm
Dates:
Week 25-29 June 2012
Week 13-17 August 2012
Upcycle and Restyle Course Prices and application form
Fascinator and Cocktail Hats
This 4 day course will introduce you to the skills and techniques involved in making your own unique and eye catching fascinators. Students will learn how to block basic fascinators with different edges and finishes, combine decorative mixed media and
beading techniques to create your own one off piece to take home.
Equipment. Please bring the following items with you; beading and hand sewing needles, pins, thread, scissors and a tape mea
sure.
Some specialist millinery materials will be available to buy, such as sinamay, veiling, feathers, and crystals. You may like to bring some fabrics
to incorporate into your fascinator. A selection of beads, sequins, ribbons, remnants of fabric, lace and anything you think
would be interesting and inspiring.
Dates:
18th - 21st June 2012
9th - 12th July 2012
30th - 2nd July 2012
20th - 23rd August 2012
Fascinator and Cocktail Hats application form and prices
3 Day Beading Summer Workshop
This is a 3 day introduction into beading and embellishment for beginners and the more advanced student.
You will learn about a variety of techniques such as beading, beading tassels, sequins, couching and use of bonda web to make quick appliqué for garments or fabric.
The Tutor: Janice Marr, is a graduate of The Royal College of Art in London in Mixed Media Embroidery. She is a textile artist and designer in the UK and has worked on a variety of projects from couture fashion, to film, theatre and fine arts.
Next available dates to be announced
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Contact our staff for further information on this course.