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Community Wellbeing — Simply Sewing for Wellbeing

Course overview

Boost your confidence and well-being and build your skills while creating a sewing project on this fun and practical community course, which is open to all levels.

Under the guidance of our expert tutor Sara Fernandez, you will be shown the techniques to turn ideas into beautifully sewn items, so you can have a finished and successful item to take away and be proud of. 

Community Wellbeing: Simply Sewing for Wellbeing aims to boost confidence and improve mental and emotional well-being. The sessions provide a wonderful opportunity to explore creativity, learn new techniques, and enjoy the power of expressing yourself through your sewing projects. You’ll benefit from a supportive and inclusive environment, connecting with others who share your interests.

The group size ensures personalised attention and feedback. You can share your work, gain insights from others, and develop your skills in a collaborative atmosphere. Each session is interactive and hands-on, giving you plenty of opportunities to practice and refine your skills. 

We are offering a two-hour session on Friday mornings from 10.30am-12.30pm, giving you plenty of time to experiment. You can attend as many of the sessions as you wish! 

2024: 4,11,18,25 October, 8, 15, 22, 29 November, 6, 13, 20 December.

2025: 17, 24, 31 January, 7, 14, 28 Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar. 4, 25 Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23 May, 6, 13, 20, 27 June 

Please note: This course runs term time only.

Our Wellbeing Programme offers a series of free, government-funded courses to develop skills, knowledge, confidence and improve mental wellbeing for adults aged 19 and over (at the start of the course). By taking part in Wellbeing Programmes, individuals will receive support in progressing their creative skills and interests to the next level, as well as tools to help you manage your wellbeing on a daily basis. For further details and terms and conditions please view our Community Learning page. 

On this course, you will learn practical skills and tips, including:

  • confidence using the sewing machine
  • applique techniques
  • finishing techniques

We will be focusing on three different projects over the course of the year:

Term 1 (October-December 2024): learn how to use a sewing machine and make bags, including a simple drawstring bag, and a tote bag. You will also learn basic applique techniques to embellish your projects.

Term 2: (January till Easter) learn how to make a simple pair of trousers. You will learn the basics of measuring to make your own garments, and how to follow a pattern.

Term 3: (After easter-June) plan your own project. With support from your tutor, you will pick a project you are interested in, and get guidance to complete it.

You will learn through theoretical and practical sessions including:

  • key sewing and measuring techniques
  • simple garment construction skills
  • how to work with easy fabrics(non stretch)

Basic materials will be supplied but you may wish to bring your own fabric, threads, ribbons and buttons. Please bring with you any fabrics you wish to use or share, a notebook/sketchbook and pencil.

Your tutor may suggest to you that some parts of your project could be completed at home.

Why not take your creative journey further? Activate Learning offers a wide variety of art courses, diplomas, and degrees that you can progress into once your confidence has grown. These courses are suitable for those who wish to pursue a career in the creative industries or explore their skills further.

Our Wellbeing Programme courses are separate from our main adult learning courses and are tailored to support your wellbeing, progressing interests and skills. For further details and terms and conditions please view our Community Wellbeing page. 

Please note: Each learner must commit to an Individual Learning Plan, which will be reviewed at three points in the year. Your tutor will have a 1:1 conversation with you to identify your goals and outcomes for the year ahead. This will be reviewed at the end of the year, and your tutor will discuss your next steps with you.

 

 

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Flexible start

  • Flexible start - 27 June 2025
  • 10:30 - 12:30
  • Friday
  • 1 Year
  • Oxford: City of Oxford College
    • Free

      Funded places are available on this course. Read the course description for details.

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