Adult Learning Lewisham is running some more free taster sessions in September so people can try a session and find out more about a subject before committing to a longer course.
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Monday 6 September
Beginners introduction clothesmaking
If you have been inspired by the Sewing Bee and would love to start making your own clothes, but don’t know where to start then this introductory session is perfect for you!
Courses available at Grove Park Centre and Granville Park Centre. Find out more about Beginners introduction to clothesmaking
https://lewisham.gov.uk/cel/subjects/Clothesmaking-and-tailoring
Drop-in Knitting clinic
This session is aimed at knitters of all levels, including non-knitters who would love to get started. Come along with any current knitting projects that you are working on that you might need some support and advice with – or simply find out more about learning to knit. https://lewisham.gov.uk/cel/courses/tfd0464br—drop-in-knitting-clinic—free-taster—76324
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Tuesday 7 September
Getting start with a first upholstery project
If you are keen to learn this creative, absorbing and highly addictive craft, then this introductory session is a perfect starting place! Find out more about my first upholstery project. https://lewisham.gov.uk/cel/courses/tfd0466gp—getting-started-with-a-first-upholstery-project—free-taster—76326
Beginners introduction to soft furnishing projects and skills
If you are keen to develop your sewing skills, and make some gorgeous furnishings to personalise and decorate your home, then this introductory session is a perfect starting place! https://lewisham.gov.uk/cel/courses/tfd0468br—beginners-introduction-to-soft-furnishing-projects—skills—free-taster—76328
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Wednesday 8 September
Patchwork and quilting – make a 9 patch https://lewisham.gov.uk/cel/courses/tfd0468br—beginners-introduction-to-soft-furnishing-projects—skills—free-taster—76328block
If you are interested in taking up or develop your skills then come along and meet textile artist & tutor Linda Litchfield. You can choose to just watch the demonstration, or if you have any fabric scraps at home and want to have a go at cutting and piecing together a block, then do please bring these along and join in! Find out more about patchwork and quilting session.
Getting started with a first upholstery project
If you are keen to develop your sewing skills, and make some gorgeous furnishings to personalise and decorate your home, then this introductory session is a perfect starting place! Find out more about getting started with a upholstery project.
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Thursday 9 September
Beginners introduction to tailoring techniques
Join professional tailor & tutor Anne McLeman to discover the main differences between Clothesmaking & Tailoring skills. Anne will show you the range of techniques that she covers on her workshops, and you’ll have the opportunity to try out some hand-stitching skills. Find out more about introduction to tailoring techniques.
https://lewisham.gov.uk/cel/courses/tfd0467gr—beginners-introduction-to-tailoring-techniques—free-taster—76329
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Monday 13 September
Pilates for older adults
Our Pilates for older adults class focuses on mature adults who would like to improve their muscular strength and bone care under supervision of an experienced tutor. Find information about our Pilates for older adults
Pilates for all abilities
Find out how Pilates can help you improve your posture, core strength and muscle balance. This is an online course. https://lewisham.gov.uk/cel/courses/hcwt006br—pilates-for-the-mature-including-elements-of-bone-care—tester—75779
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