Part Time Knitwear and Design

Vocational qualification

In Chestnut Grove

£ 264 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Chestnut grove

  • Duration

    6 Weeks

A course designed to introduce beginner knitters to the range of basic techniques, along with an introduction to the fundamentals of knitwear design. Students will choose a design project to create on the course. They will learn key knitting techniques, along with the skills to work independently and creatively. At the end of the course you will be able to: Identify different yarn types

Facilities

Location

Start date

Chestnut Grove (London)
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Chestnut Grove School, SW12 8JZ

Start date

On request

About this course

You should check the level of this course to see if it matches your ability. There are no entry requirements

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Course programme


Knitwear and Design

Level: All Levels

Course content:
A course designed to introduce beginner knitters to the range of basic techniques, along with an introduction to the fundamentals of knitwear design. Students will choose a design project to create on the course. They will learn key knitting techniques, along with the skills to work independently and creatively.
At the end of the course you will be able to:
Identify different yarn types and appropriate needle sizes.
Cast on, cast off, increase and decrease stitches.
Be able to knit basic plain, purl and ribbing stitches.
Develop a range of at least 5 different speciality stitches, including cabling.
Understand the building blocks of design to create your own chosen project during the course. These projects will be a fixed range of a choice of 5 different projects- jacket, jumper, vest, bag or cushion.
Be able to sew up knitting using 2 basic techniques.
Use these design building block skills to independently design and execute simple projects.
Consolidate any current skills you have, develop design skills, as well as receive assistance in developing new techniques.
Be able to read and use commercial patterns.

Course Structure:
The basic building blocks will be outlined with photographic evidence/ video evidence/ direct demonstration/ groupwork/ direct, personal assistance, and student practice.
Students will learn the building blocks of design through observation, personal practice and experimentation.
Students will learn to follow through a pattern design process through following the choice of 1 of 5 design projects to make on the course.
Reference is made to technical knitting terms, abbreviations and the use of commercial patterns.
Students use the course time to forum any longstanding knitting technique queries.

Course resources:
Smartboard - including video function. Noticeboards. Sample completed projects (tutor's own). Internet access.

Assessment:
Tutor and self-assessment. ILPs measuring outcomes.

Next step:
Advanced bespoke knitwear design course.

How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
None. Students need to bring a notebook and A4 folder, basic sewing kit and oddments of DK yarn and a pair of 4.00 mm knitting needles

When and Where

  • Day:
    MondayTime:
    19:00 - 21:00This course is:
    Part time evening

    Length: 6 weeks

    Start Date: 04 January 2010

    Campus: Balham Centre

    Course Code: WDHK1/CE9BA

    Tuition Fees: £60Tuition Fees 60+:
    £42
    How to apply

  • Day:
    FridayTime:
    13:00 - 15:00This course is:
    Part time day

    Length: 11 weeks

    Start Date: 08 January 2010

    Campus: Tooting Centre

    Course Code: WDHKA/TD9BA

    Tuition Fees: £80Tuition Fees 60+:
    £56
    How to apply

  • Day:
    ThursdayTime:
    18:30 - 21:00This course is:
    Part time evening

    Length: 10 weeks

    Start Date: 14 January 2010

    Campus: Wandsworth Centre

    Course Code: WDKDE/WE9BA

    Tuition Fees: £120Tuition Fees 60+:
    £84
    How to apply

  • Day:
    MondayTime:
    19:00 - 21:00This course is:
    Part time evening

    Length: 5 weeks

    Start Date: 22 February 2010

    Campus: Balham Centre

    Course Code: WDHK1/CE9BB

    Tuition Fees: £50Tuition Fees 60+:
    £35
    How to apply

  • Day:
    MondayTime:
    19:00 - 21:00This course is:
    Part time evening

    Length: 5 weeks

    Start Date: 19 April 2010

    Campus: Balham Centre

    Course Code: WDHK1/CE9CA

    Tuition Fees: £50Tuition Fees 60+:
    £35
    How to apply

  • Day:
    FridayTime:
    13:00 - 15:00This course is:
    Part time day

    Length: 10 weeks

    Start Date: 23 April 2010

    Campus: Tooting Centre

    Course Code: WDHKA/TD9CA

    Tuition Fees: £75Tuition Fees 60+:
    £53
    How to apply

  • Day:
    MondayTime:
    19:00 - 21:00This course is:
    Part time evening

    Length: 5 weeks

    Start Date: 07 June 2010

    Campus: Balham Centre

    Course Code: WDHK1/CE9CB

    Tuition Fees: £50Tuition Fees 60+:
    £35
    How to apply

Part Time Knitwear and Design

£ 264 + VAT