Courses At This Venue: Groundwork
More Fabricated Creations
A course to improve confidence and build fabric craft skills. Over the 3 weeks you will learn how to use fabric to craft and the course will include: - Hand sewing - Soft toy making This course will be paced according to the needs of the group and will focus…(more)
Wed, Jul 10, 2019 to Wed, Jul 24 2019
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Improve your Painting
Learn new and more complex techniques in painting and experiment with new mediums such as: Oils Brushes Oil Pastels Interference paints This course is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have completed the Foundations of Art course. (more)
Thu, Jul 11, 2019 to Thu, Jul 25 2019
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Make a Cushion Cover
Using basic sewing skills to create an envelope cushion cover, all materials provided. Suitable for beginnners and improvers. (more)
Thu, Jul 11, 2019 to Thu, Jul 11 2019
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
IT for Work
Use of IT for work purposes, the course will cover Word, email, Excel and/or PowerPoint. Suitable for those who already have basic IT skills. (more)
Tue, Jul 16, 2019 to Tue, Jul 23 2019
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(6 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Outstanding CVs
Improving & writing CVs (more)
Wed, Jul 17, 2019 to Wed, Jul 17 2019
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
(5 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Make a Kimono Dressing Gown
Course for those wishing to create a sewn kimono dressing gown using varying sewing techniques - suitable for those who can already sew and use a sewing machine. Bring your own fabric and sewing machine if you have one. (more)
Wed, Jul 17, 2019 to Wed, Jul 17 2019
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(6 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Knit a cushion cover
Learn how to knitt a simple cushion cover. This course is suitable for beginners (more)
Thu, Jul 18, 2019 to Thu, Jul 18 2019
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
(5 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Lino Print
Learn how to lino print. Carve a lino block of your choosing, use inks to create patterns on card, paper or fabric. This is an introductory course for beginners and those who have not created their own blocks before. (more)
Thu, Jul 18, 2019 to Thu, Jul 18 2019
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Buttonhole Workshop
Learn to insert a sewn buttonhole on yout garment/fabric item. Learn how to measure the correct size and learn how to make different buttonhole shapes. Suitable for those who can use a sewing machine. Please bring your own machine. (more)
Thu, Jul 18, 2019 to Thu, Jul 18 2019
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Pyrography
Using Pyrography pens, learn how to draw and write on wood using a burning tool. Suitable for beginners. Wood and pens provided. (more)
Tue, Jul 23, 2019 to Tue, Jul 23 2019
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
(5 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Knit a Teddy Bear
Knit a simple teddy bear in a day using basic stitches. Suitable for beginners. All materials provided. (more)
Tue, Jul 23, 2019 to Tue, Jul 23 2019
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
(5 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Make an A-Line dress
Learn how to make a line dress using simple sewing techniques. This course is suitable for those who can already sew and use a sewing machine. You will need to bring your own fabric and a sewing machine, if you have one. (more)
Wed, Jul 24, 2019 to Wed, Jul 24 2019
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(6 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Rainbow Paracord Bracelets 2
Make a paracord bracelet or keyfob, using brightly coloured knotted paracord. All materials provided. Show your pride! (more)
Wed, Jul 24, 2019 to Wed, Jul 24 2019
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Insert a Zip Workshop
Workshop aiming to show individuals how to add a sewn in zip to garments & sewn items. Different types of zip openings will be taught. Suitable for those who can already sew and can bring a machine. (more)
Thu, Jul 11, 2019 to Thu, Jul 11 2019
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
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