Course description
Our craft courses will teach you a range of creative skills you can use to start a small business making and selling your own unique products. They're also a great way to improve your dexterity, meet new people and develop an interest.
Introduction
Looking for a career in the craft industry? This course will teach you how to make a variety of beautiful soft furnishings to a professional standard.
At the end of the course you'll be able to:
Measure your windows for blinds and curtains
Choose and estimate fabric requirements for blinds and curtains
Understand the processes involved in blind and curtain making
Make a piped cushion cover with zip fastening.
Make price comparisons
Plan for estimating and invoicing as a self employed craftsperson
Anyone with prior knowledge will be able to create more advanced soft furnishings such as interlined curtains and blinds, bed coverings, decorative cushions, lampshades and more.
Assessment
Tutor feedback, homework and self-assessment.
Next Steps
Students will have the skills and knowledge to enable them to take on professional commissions.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
No Qualification
Expenses
There are no entry requirements for this course.