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Basic Curtain
Making
Advanced Curtain Making
Introduction to Design
Pelmets & Valances
Roman Blinds
Furnishing Retailers
Courses
Basic Curtain Making (10AM TO 4PM AT our premises)
- to include measuring, calculating
fabric quantities, and making lined curtains
You will learn about tracks and poles,
how to measure and calculate fabric amounts
taking account of pattern repeats and fabric widths. We will discuss different
heading styles, fabrics, linings
and interlinings.
There will be a hands on practical session which will
involve you making a sample curtain to take home with
you. Comprehensive Notes will be handed out to support what you have learned,
along with a signed certificate on completion of your day's course.
To book a place see the
timetable, fill in our booking form
or email us
Advanced Curtain Making (10AM TO 4PM AT OUR PREMISES)
- to include interlining and hand pleated
headings
For those who have the ability to make a simple curtain, but would like
to extend their skills to produce a professionally made curtain with
hand pleated headings. You will make an interlined
sample curtain with hand made pinch pleat,
goblet and cartridge headings, mitred
corners and hand sewn linings. We will discuss
eyelets, tab loops, and box
pleating, allowing plenty of time for any questions you may
have. Comprehensive notes will be available along with
a course certificate.
To book a place see the timetable, fill in our booking form or email us
Introduction to Design (10AM TO 4PM AT OUR PREMISES)
- to include where to start, colour scheming, light, use of space, ambience and finishing touches We will guide you through planning a room including flooring, lighting, wall coverings, and soft furnishings. How to achieve the atmosphere you are looking for whilst keeping the room functional. We will cover the colour wheel, and the use of colours for different room aspects including colour scheming and the use of tones and textures
To book a place see the timetable, fill in our booking form or email us
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All courses include lunch and refreshments We can collect you from the train station (only 1/2 mile away) |