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  • 3D Felt Bag Workshop

    Why not treat yourself to an indulgent day of felt, friends and fun. Using a wet felting technique you will design and make a bag to take home at the end of the day. The felt making course covers all felt making basics, and allows you to complete felting a 3D shape all in one day.

    Cost: £40. All equipment and fibres provided for 1 bag, please just need to bring a beach towel and apron.

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    Course type:
    Workshops & Part Time Classes

    Craft type:
    Fashion Accessories

    Region:
    Midlands

    Provider: Emma Learoyd Design at Crocus Studio, Nottingham

    Dates/Duration: 1st July 2012

    Phone: 07970 121955

  • “From the Land”: Mixed Media with Cas Holmes

    “From the Land”: Mixed Media with Cas Holmes will run as part of Big Cat Textiles masterclasses. Big Cat Textiles in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland is the centre for teaching and learning established by Jeanette Sendler and Alison Mountain.

    You will explore ideas related to the creation of textile papers (momigami), combine paper with fabric and look at different ways of texturing and colouring surfaces as you create your own working samples or small pieces. Cost: £260 including light lunch, excluding materials.

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    Course type:
    Workshops & Part Time Classes

    Craft type:
    Mixed Media & Recycled

    Region:
    Scotland

    Provider: Big Cat Textiles

    Dates/Duration: Thu 25 – Sat 27 Oct 10am-5pm

    Email: into@hatinthecat

    Website:
    http://www.textilecentre.co.uk

  • Basic Felt Making Workshop

    Learn how to make felt and turn into heart decorations, corsages the list is endless using basic flat felt making with merino wool fibres and simple embellishment. Come along and learn a new skill – no experience necessary.

    Cost: £30 All equipment for felt making is provided* but feel free to bring your own fabric, buttons or beads for embellishing your work. A limited selection will be available for your use on the day.
    *You will need to bring your own bath towel and apron.

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    Course type:
    Workshops & Part Time Classes

    Craft type:
    Fashion Accessories

    Region:
    Midlands

    Provider: Emma Learoyd Design at Crocus Studio, Nottingham

    Dates/Duration: Dates available 2 July, 11 July, 21 July, 4 Aug

    Phone: 07970 121955

  • Beginners class in jewellery making

    This 10 week course is designed for the complete beginner. You will learn saw piercing, filing, soldering, hammering and texturing, ring making, wire bending and stone setting, plus much more.
    Maximum 4 places.
    Cost: £220 plus materials.  (e.g. A silver ring will cost approximately £4 in silver.)
    50% deposit is required when booking, the balance payable on or before the first class. If you need to cancel your deposit will be refunded if before 7 days of the course beginning.

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    Course type:
    Workshops & Part Time Classes

    Craft type:
    Jewellery and Silverware

    Region:
    South West

    Provider: Nicola Hurst

    Dates/Duration: Wednesday evenings 6.00-8.30pm. 10 week course from April 18th 2012, then 10 week course from September 12th 2012.

    Email: Nicola@nicolahurst.co.uk

    Phone: 01752 228000

  • Birmingham City University : BA (Hons) Fashion Design

    The course is designed to reflect and respond to contemporary practice in the fashion industry. Students are able to choose a subject route either keeping it broad with Fashion Design or more specific with Fashion Design with Garment Technology, or Fashion Design with Design Performance. This pathway is ideal if you intend to pursue a creative career in fashion design, styling, illustration, trend and predictions, promotions or fashion journalism….Read more on the Birmingham City University website.

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    Course type:
    Undergraduate University

    Craft type:
    Fashion Accessories

    Region:
    Midlands

    Provider: Birmingham City University - Institute of Art & Design

    Dates/Duration: Three Years Full Time

    Email: choices@bcu.ac.uk

    Phone: 0121 331 5595

    Website:
    http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/fashion-design

  • Birmingham City University : BA (Hons) Interior Design

    This course combines art, design, architecture, technology and contemporary culture to develop an all-round appreciation of the elements which effect and combine to formulate interior spaces….Read more on the Birmingham City University website.

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    Course type:
    Undergraduate University

    Region:
    Midlands

    Provider: Birmingham City University - Institute of Art & Design

    Dates/Duration: Three Years Full Time

    Email: choices@bcu.ac.uk

    Phone: 0121 331 5595

    Website:
    http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/interior-design

  • Birmingham City University : BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing

    This course encourages the pursuit of innovation. Studies are intended to stretch and challenge your perception of the subject area, enabling you to develop practical skills alongside intellectual engagement. A questioning attitude to perceptions, concepts and outcomes is encouraged…..Read more on the Birmingham City University website.

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    Course type:
    Undergraduate University

    Craft type:
    Jewellery and Silverware

    Region:
    Midlands

    Provider: Birmingham City University - Institute of Art & Design

    Email: choices@bcu.ac.uk

    Phone: 0121 331 5595

    Website:
    http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/jewellery-and-silversmithing-ba-hons

  • Birmingham City University : BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing - Design for Industry

    The course provides a unique opportunity to understand the role and significance of a designer within the jewellery and silversmithing industry. While there is a clear emphasis on new technology, the course will build on existing traditional skills to enhance manufacturing potential….Read more on the Birmingham City University website.

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    Course type:
    Undergraduate University

    Craft type:
    Jewellery and Silverware

    Region:
    Midlands

    Provider: Birmingham City University - Institute of Art & Design

    Dates/Duration: One Year, Full time.

    Email: choices@bcu.ac.uk

    Phone: 0121 331 5595

    Website:
    http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/jewellery-and-silversmithing-design-for-industry

  • Birmingham City University : BA (Hons) Textile Design

    The course combines personal choices available at each level with a structured specialist approach. Embracing digital technology and traditional craft skills, your creativity, personal talents and professional awareness will be developed throughout the course, leading to a textile design degree in one of five exit pathways – constructed textiles, embroidery, printed textiles, surface design or textile retail management….Read more on the Birmingham City University website.

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    Course type:
    Undergraduate University

    Craft type:
    Textiles - Clothing

    Region:
    Midlands

    Provider: Birmingham City University - Institute of Art & Design

    Dates/Duration: Three Years Full Time

    Email: choices@bcu.ac.uk

    Phone: 0121 331 5595

    Website:
    http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/textile-design

  • Birmingham City University : HND 3D Design

    This HND aims to prepare students for a career in three-dimensional design or to enable progression to degree-level study. Modules include: Ceramics, Materials and Media, Light Metals and Design Principles….Read more on the Birmingham City University website.

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    Course type:
    Undergraduate University

    Craft type:
    3D Sculptural Work

    Region:
    Midlands

    Provider: Birmingham City University - Institute of Art & Design

    Dates/Duration: Two Years Full Time

    Email: choices@bcu.ac.uk

    Phone: 0121 331 5595

    Website:
    http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/3d-design-hnd

  • Birmingham City University : HND Jewellery and Silversmithing

    This course provides an opportunity for you to achieve a high level of professional craft and design skills in jewellery and silversmithing. The course is based on projects which integrate contemporary design skills with workshop practice, producing pieces both by hand and mechanical means. The main emphasis is on exploring ways of manipulating metal with relevance to the jewellery and silversmithing industry…..Read more on the Birmingham City University website.

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    Course type:
    Undergraduate University

    Craft type:
    Jewellery and Silverware

    Region:
    Midlands

    Provider: Birmingham City University - Institute of Art & Design

    Dates/Duration: Two Years Full Time

    Email: choices@bcu.ac.uk

    Phone: 0121 331 5595

    Website:
    http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/jewellery-and-silversmithing

  • Bucks New : BA (Hons) Textiles and Surface Design

    Students develop their individual design identity through the exploration of traditional media and new technologies. Studio work encourages experimentation through materials manipulation, mixed media drawing and designing, colour working, photography and CAD…Read more on the Buckinghamshire New University website.

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    Course type:
    Undergraduate University

    Region:
    South East

    Provider: Buckinghamshire New University

    Dates/Duration: Three Years Full Time

    Email: advice@bucks.ac.uk

    Phone: 0800 0565 660

    Website:
    http://bucks.ac.uk/default.aspx?page=7441

  • Bucks New : MA Textiles and Fashion Product

    This postgraduate course provides a creative environment that encourages students to challenge design and making conventions through materials, investigation, experimentation, and innovation….Read more on the Buckinghamshire New University website.

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    Course type:
    Postgraduate University

    Craft type:
    Fashion Accessories

    Region:
    South East

    Provider: Buckinghamshire New University

    Dates/Duration: One-Two Years, Full Time and Part Time

    Email: advice@bucks.ac.uk

    Phone: 0800 0565 660

    Website:
    http://bucks.ac.uk/default.aspx?page=8944

  • Camberwell College of Arts: BA (Hons) 3D Design

    This course places the ‘designer-maker’ firmly at the centre of design production, combining a critical investigative approach with the physical practice of making. The focus is on ‘small batch’ production and the ‘one-off’ within design. You are encouraged to challenge norms and question conventions as a designermaker, through developing a personal approach to researching, experimenting, designing and making in the context of an increasingly complex commodity culture….Read more on the Camberwell College of Arts website.

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    Course type:
    Undergraduate University

    Craft type:
    3D Sculptural Work

    Region:
    South East

    Provider: University of the Arts London - Camberwell College of Arts

    Dates/Duration: Three Years Full Time

    Email: info@camberwell.arts.ac.uk

    Phone: 020 7514 6302

    Website:
    http://www.camberwell.arts.ac.uk/courses/BA_Hons_3D_Design.htm

  • Camberwell College of Arts: BA (Hons) Sculpture

    The Sculpture course at Camberwell is unique in being the only B.A. course in the University specializing in the study of contemporary Sculpture. This subject specific course allows you to rigorously explore Sculpture in a broader art context. The course seeks to encourage you in active and practical speculation on how far contemporary sculpture as a subject can be defined and expanded….Read more on the Camberwell College of Arts website.

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    Course type:
    Undergraduate University

    Craft type:
    3D Sculptural Work

    Region:
    South East

    Provider: University of the Arts London - Camberwell College of Arts

    Dates/Duration: Three Years Full Time

    Email: info@camberwell.arts.ac.uk

    Phone: 020 7514 6302

    Website:
    http://www.camberwell.arts.ac.uk/courses/art_design/ba_hons_sculpture.htm

  • Camberwell College of Arts: MA Designer Maker (Visual Arts)

    This pathway engages with the renewed interest and status of the craft object and small batch production and its role in design. The role of Designer Maker is undergoing an evaluation, away from a marginal activity to one which engages with other disciplines, fine art and design….Read more on the Camberwell College of Arts website.

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    Course type:
    Postgraduate University

    Region:
    South East

    Provider: University of the Arts London - Camberwell College of Arts

    Dates/Duration: Full or Part time

    Email: info@camberwell.arts.ac.uk

    Phone: 020 7514 6302

    Website:
    http://www.camberwell.arts.ac.uk/courses/ma_designer_maker_visual_arts.htm

  • Central Saint Martins: 3D Fashion Design - Evening Class

    Professional designer and pattern-cutter Celia Wain-Heapy leads this 10 week course at Charring Cross Road, London, focusing on exploring your individual identity and experimenting with texture. Costs £375. Find out more on the Central Saint Martins website.

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    Course type:
    Workshops & Part Time Classes

    Craft type:
    Fashion Accessories

    Region:
    South East

    Provider: University of the Arts London - Central Saint Martins

    Dates/Duration: Monday evenings

    Email: shortcourse@csm.arts.ac.uk

    Phone: 020 7514 7015

    Website:
    http://www.csm.arts.ac.uk/shortcourses/fashion-and-textiles/term-time/fashion-design/3d-fashion-design.htm

  • Central Saint Martins: BA (Honours) Fashion

    “Fashion is a fast moving and highly diverse international industry encompassing a wide range of markets and creative, production and communication practices. It also has historical and social significance for our understanding of some of the important values underpinning our culture.”...Read more on the Central Saint Martins website.

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    Course type:
    Undergraduate University

    Craft type:
    Fashion Accessories

    Region:
    South East

    Provider: University of the Arts London - Central Saint Martins

    Dates/Duration: Three years full time (4 years with sandwich)

    Email: info@csm.arts.ac.uk

    Phone: 020 7514 7000

    Website:
    http://www.csm.arts.ac.uk/courses/fashion.htm

  • Central Saint Martins: BA (Hons) Ceramic Design

    “This course seeks to explore and challenge the versatility of clay both as a creative and functional medium - a material that is universal and unique, sustainable and enduring, whilst also being both one of the oldest and newest technologies. Its classic characteristics can be developed into an almost infinite range of products and future contexts.”...Read more on the Central Saint Martins website.

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    Course type:
    Undergraduate University

    Craft type:
    Ceramics

    Region:
    South East

    Provider: University of the Arts London - Central Saint Martins

    Dates/Duration: Three Years Full Time

    Email: info@csm.arts.ac.uk

    Phone: 020 7514 7000

    Website:
    http://www.csm.arts.ac.uk/courses/ceramic-design.htm

  • Central Saint Martins: BA (Hons) Jewellery Design

    “This course is for students who want to consider, design and produce exciting and original contemporary jewellery. It’s distinctive because it promotes understanding of a wide variety of approaches and contexts that contemporary jewellers can use or operate in. The course offers a stimulating learning environment in which innovation, originality and excellence are encouraged and developed.”...Read more on the Central Saint Martins website.

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    Course type:
    Undergraduate University

    Craft type:
    Jewellery and Silverware

    Region:
    South East

    Provider: University of the Arts London - Central Saint Martins

    Dates/Duration: Three Years Full Time

    Email: info@csm.arts.ac.uk

    Phone: 020 7514 7000

    Website:
    http://www.csm.arts.ac.uk/courses/jewellery-design.htm#