Patchwork for Beginners at NCTC

Patchwork for Beginners

During this 5 week course, you will undertake a different stage each week and by week five, you should have a finished quilt to be proud of!

You will learn all the skills you need to create your own patchwork quilt. This includes precise measuring and cutting, piecing with a sewing machine, quilting, making your own binding with lots of tips and tricks along the way. You will be guided through everything from choosing the correct fabric to executing quilting techniques.

You will go away with all the knowledge you need to create your next patchwork project as well as making new friends along the way. Patchwork is incredible versatile and can be turned into anything from quilts to bags to clothing!

There will be the opportunity to practice and ask questions throughout the sessions. You will also be provided with handouts out in class and given references to online video support.

This course is free to anyone who is unemployed or earns less than £30,491 per year.

Course dates

Please note that this course will take place once every two weeks with an extra week off for the October half term. Classes will take place from 6pm until 8:30pm.

Course dates:

• Tuesday 30th September
• Tuesday 14th October
• Tuesday 4th November
• Tuesday 18th November
• Tuesday 2nd December

Please ensure you can attend all sessions before booking your space.

Please note you cannot participate in this course if you have previously attended a Patchwork for Beginners programme.

If you are no longer able to attend the class, please contact the team at your earliest convenience.

If any of the courses you wish to attend are full or you cannot make the date, please let us know so that we can register your interest and let you know of future opportunities or add your name to a reserve list. You can contact the team on nctc@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk or telephone 01354 293130.

What do I need to bring?

For these sessions, please bring along the following equipment:

The only essential piece of equipment to bring is your sewing machine. All haberdashery and material will be provided.

We do have sewing machines that you can use while in the class, but please specify this on your booking form.

What to expect?

At the North Cambridgeshire Training Centre we pride ourselves on having a friendly team that are welcoming and ready to support you. Our sessions are led by an experienced, supportive tutor that will help you to be successful!

A water machine is available in the centre - please bring a reusable bottle with you and help us try to become more sustainable!

Where to find us:

North Cambridgeshire Training Centre, Metalcraft House, 1 Engineers Way, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6FU (Sat Nav: PE16 6SA)

Email: nctc@easterneducactiongroup.ac.uk

Telephone: (01354) 293130