This course has an emphasis on process and exploration, learning about materials and discovering possibilities.
Bring along some of your own collected items and see what potential they hold. This could include any small found objects in a range of materials – paper, metal, plastic, natural. Different objects will interest each person. There may be a link between your objects or they may be a random mix of things – anything goes. Examples are: seeds, sticks, washers, nails, tickets, feathers, keys, matchsticks, bottle tops, shells.
Included
Needles in a range of sizes
What students need to bring
- A basic hand sewing kit – needles, pins, scissors and any favourite threads
- A small range of fabrics to use as backgrounds – plain and a range of weights, cottons and lines preferable. Around A4 size is big enough.
- Any small found objects you would like to work with – a mix of items and materials is ideal
- An embroidery hoop – if you have one
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Daily Timetable
Course teaching 11am–5.15pm
Students arrive 10.30am-11am (coffee optional)
Morning teaching 11am-1pm
Lunch break between 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon teaching 2pm-5.15pm (15 minute break, 3.30pm–3.45pm)
Teaching finishes 5.15pm
Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the Materials to bring section.
Refreshments
Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.
Access
If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected]
This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.
Safety
Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.
Refunds and cancellations
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
Disclaimer
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.