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- Sewing - Get to Know your Sewing Machine
Sewing - Get to Know your Sewing Machine
- Location:
- Oakwood House, Maidstone
- Start date:
- 15/03/2025
- End date:
- 15/03/2025
- Level:
- Time:
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Duration:
- 1 session
- Course hours:Course hours
Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.
- 5 hours
- Day of week:
- SAT
- Tutor:
- Tracy James
Who can join this course
This KAE Studio course is designed for those attending purely for leisure purposes.
It is also aimed at those who have reached their permissible limit on our Tailored Learning progression Creative provision and do not want to move on to the range of Vocational or Accredited courses offered. This course is suitable for beginners. You will need to bring your sewing machine with you
Is this course for me
This course is for those who have their own sewing machine but are unsure of its functions, On this one day workshop you will be shown how to get the most from your sewing machine and trouble shoot any minor issues such as adjusting tension, changing the needle, winding bobbins, changing stitch length, using different feet.
Our Creative Intent
Creativity is an essential aspect of human expression and plays a crucial role in fostering well-being and a sense of purpose.
The ambition of the Kent Adult Education Creative curriculum is to engage the community through an energetic and diverse programme offer planned to meet the varied needs and interests of Kent’s communities, thereby ensuring high quality learning is delivered across the county in dedicated adult education centres, online and in neighbourhood settings.
Creative courses aim to build confidence through learning, allowing students to express themselves, think critically, and collaborate with their peers. By empowering our students to become confident, imaginative, and adaptable learners, we aim to develop students' curiosity, resilience, and adaptability, preparing them for future challenges, opportunities, and personal development.
Course aims
By the end of the course you should be able to:
* There will be aims for the whole course and individual lessons, shared with you by your tutor
What will I need for my course
You will need to bring your own sewing machine, thread, bobbin, scissors.
What can I do next
Your tutor will advise you on follow-on courses relevant to their subject.
You can also attend Vocational or Accredited courses in a range of the Creative subjects on offer.
Venue Information
Please bring a packed lunch. We have vending machines for hot and cold drinks and snacks only.
There is free parking on site.
Additional Information
For Health & Safety, please do not wear open toed shoes.
It is important to note that art and craft courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity. Also, please make your tutor aware of any pre-existing health conditions that may impact on your learning.
If you need to bring a carer with you, or another adult please speak to the Curriculum Leader for the course.
Getting to your course
Find us
Oakwood House
Oakwood Park
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 8AE
If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code MAI/146109/P/NC.
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