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.

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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.

Please fill out our enquiry form for more information.

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8 lessons, 19th to 22nd August 2008 (4 full days), 10.30 -12.30 & 2-4pm.
Fee: €250

Choose one or two of the following:

Classical Beading	Cut Work
Drawn Thread Work	Beaded Jewellery

Students may provide their own equipment but a special pack can be purchased from the tutor for each catagory (approx. €12.00) containing Embroidery Needles, linen or cotton fabric, threads, scissors, beads/sequins. A bead pack can also be purchased from the tutor.

Please fill out our enquiry form for more information.

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New Courses:
Mixed Media Embellishment - 2 day workshop & summer workshops
Beading - Customising a garment / accessory - 2 day workshop & summer workshop
Creative Free Machine Embroidery - 2 day workshop & summer workshop