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Course Description

Course Description
This is a three-day course, running on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday that could benefit learners of all levels with sewing skills wishing to improve and produce a professionally made garment.

You will observe appropriate Health & Safety requirements for the dressmaking studio as set out in the MAE ground rules/ learner contract.
Prosp Description
Learners will:

1.. Demonstrate the workings of at least one pattern fopr one project.
2. Choose fabric to fit the purpose of the project
3. Identify personal fitting alterations and assemble the project using a professional approach to garment construction


Prosp Learn
This course is for learners aged 19+ some sewing and machine skills would be helpful beginners could join and would work on a simple garment all patterns and fabrics for the workshop can be purchased after discussion with the tutor.
Prosp Suitable
This course is only for learners aged 19+ some sewing and machine skills would be helpful beginners could join and would work on a simple garment all patterns and fabrics for the workshop can be purchased after discussion with the tutor.
Course fees shown apply to learners aged 19 plus.

The learner will bring on the first day:-
• Sharp dressmakers' scissors
• Pins
• Tape measure
• Threads x 2
• Sellotape
• Notebook and pen
• A bobbin or 2 (available to purchase from the centre )
• Marking chalk (purchased after discussion with the tutor)
• Commercial pattern and fabric (all learners will purchase these items after discussion with the tutor).
Prosp Anything Else
During the course there will be additional cost of interfacing where needed purchased from the tutor.
Prosp Additional Costs
A further course focussing upon your continuing studies is planned to follow this course in the new programme - your tutor will discuss this and other options with you.

Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent College, Medway School of Arts and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester Centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through with you individual progression options.
If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Prosp After
In order to get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed
Prosp Attendance
Many learners use cameras to record their work or, for inspirational images that they may later use as a reference. From time to time the tutor may give learners example websites linked to current theme or activity to extend the knowledge or learning undertaken in class.
Prosp Ictskills
Health and Safety Disclaimer

By participating in the live class you accept that you understand that dressmaking involves potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability.
It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities.
You understand that this is a sewing activity and you will need to be suitably dressed, you will need protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with your machine. MAE is not responsible for damage to items in your house / home or person.
The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience as a result of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.
Prosp Health
Q000033A
12/07/2024
16/07/2024
Friday
09:30
15:30
5.00 hrs per session
3 session(s)
143.00