Part Time Soft Furnishing Level 1

Soft Furnishing

Level: Level 1

Course content:
Learn how to make beautiful soft furnishings for your home. From complete beginners to more improving learners. The emphasis is to make items for your home to a high standard
At the end of the course you will be able to:
- To measure your windows, choose & estimate fabric requirements for blinds & curtains.
- Have knowledge of types of tracks & poles available for your projects.
- Have a list of shops & outlets for purchasing fabric & haberdashery.

Beginners will have the opportunity to make items of soft furnishings for the home from a list which includes: CURTAINS, BLINDS, CUSHIONS & BED LINEN

Course Structure:
Classes typically have 14 learners working on their assignments after completing a sample of a curtain and/or blind. There is a weekly demonstration to update/introduce procedures

Course resources:
You will have the use of all equipment in the workroom which includes:- SEWING MACHINES, OVERLOCKERS, IRONS & METAL RULERS. You will have access to the learning Centre in Putney & Tooting. This includes the use of computers & books

Assessment:
tutor feedback. Homework. Individual Learning Plans.

Next step:
Soft Furnishing - Level 2 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:
You will need to supply all fabrics, haberdashery & your own sewing equipment, list available at first session

When and Where

• 
  Day:
  WednesdayTime:
  10:00 - 12:30This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 06 January 2010
  
  Campus: Roehampton Centre
  
  Course Code: WDSF1/RD9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £100Tuition Fees 60+:
  £70
  How to apply