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Creative Learning
Thread and Press CIC
A Community Interest Company
Get Creative for Under 16
Term Time - In-person classes
Our term time course Get Creative for Under 16 runs different sessions on a half termly (or termly for alternate week courses) carousel. Learners are encouraged to become continual learners but can also choose to book sessions in half or term blocks. We will advertise which courses are running in each location, and which sessions will be running in each block.
We run projects in sewing, screen printing, printmaking, fashion illustration, drawing and illustration, craft and 3D modelling! There is so much on offer and we provide exciting projects that will give young people creative skills for life.
Now booking for:
COTTINGHAM: Darby and Joan Hall, Finkle Street, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire
ONE SATURDAY A MONTH: Next date TBC conformed post-lockdown. SPACES AVAILABLE
9am - 12 noon bookable per block of 3 sessions (depending on term length and restart date)
Our Get Creative for Under 16 is a great course which includes printing, sewing, craft and fashion. For more information, see our content descriptions below. Sessions are delivered on rotation, and will begin with SEWING for this block of bookings. Please note, our sessions can run in Tiers 1 - 3 as they are safe, organised activities or children. At the moment classes are suspended
£22 per session, booked in blocks per half term
POCKLINGTON: Allerthorpe Village Hall, Allerthorpe, nr Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire
ONE SATURDAY A MONTH: SESSION CURRENTLY FULL
9am - 12 noon bookable per block of 3 sessions (depending on term length and restart date)
Our Get Creative for Under 16 is a great course which includes printing, sewing, craft and fashion. For more information, see our course listing. Sessions are delivered on rotation, and will begin with SEWING on our return post-lockdown!
Please note, our sessions can run in Tiers 1 - 3 as they are safe, organised activities or children. At the moment classes are suspended.
£22 per session, booked in blocks per half term
Some of the things we do in our classes...
Sewing
In our block of sewing sessions, we provide a perfect course for children of all ages to learn to sew. Using both hand stitching and machine stitching methods, we will guide learners through the very basics and how to operate the machine safely. We will show learners how to make seams, cut and assemble a sewing project from start to finish. We provide a structured project within with learners can create their own pyjamas, make up bag, eye mask or other fun accessories. We will also introduce learners to hand sewing and embellishment techniques, applique and fabric dying/painting. By the end of this course, learners will have a good understanding of how to sew and make. We offer our full support to learners ensuring they all complete a project outcome. A great skill to learn and the start of a magical journey of creativity.
Please note, courses are run by trained teachers. All learners for this course must be 9 - 16 years old. Maximum number of 10 places available.
All sewing machines and materials will be provided.
Screen printing
Screen printing is a great technique for children to learn. Suitable and adaptable for all ages, this course offers learners the chance to create drawings or photographs that they can then screen-print onto a variety of fabrics and surfaces. The course will allow learners to choose and create their own imagery, which will then be transferred onto a screen using light-sensitive emulsion. The screen can then be used to create multiple prints and patterns. Learners will also be shown how to dye and prepare fabrics using methods such as batik, stencilling, heat transfer printing, dying and painting. A very exciting course that produces fantastic results.
Learners will love this creative technique, and fabric can be used in a subsequent Basic Sewing course to make sewing projects. No experience required!
Please note, courses are run by trained teachers. All learners for this course must be 9 - 16 years old.
All materials are provided.
Printmaking
Explore the world of creative printmaking with this fun and exciting course. Learners will explore printmaking methods such as intaglio printing, collagraph, block printing and monoprinting. Learners will take inspiration from contextual sources, found objects and their own imagery to create exciting visual artworks. The course covers processes such as dry-point etching using a press, monoprinting using wet and dry methods and block printing using unusual surfaces.
This highly-creative and hands-on course is perfect from creative beginners or those looking to learn new creative skills. We welcome all abilities and guarantee creative success!
Please note, courses are run by trained teachers. All learners for this course must be 9 - 16 years old.
All materials are provided.
Fashion Illustration
For budding fashion designers, this course is a perfect opportunity to explore fashion illustration techniques to create stunning fashion designs. Learners will explore drawing and illustration techniques, researching trends and designing ranges, creating unusual papers and surfaces, hand-embellishment, exploring mixed-media illustration methods and presenting range boards. An ideal course for those who love to design.
No previous experience required, just an enthusiasm for fashion and design.
Please note, courses are run by trained teachers. All learners for this course must be 9 - 16 years old.
All materials are provided.
Art, Design and Craft
Explore contemporary art, design and craft with this exciting course. Learners will explore 2D and 3D crafts and techniques such as drawing, illustration, painting, heat transfer printing, collage, mixed-media, sculpture with 3D materials including clay and creating large-scale artworks. Learners will be guided through all stages from generating ideas, selecting resources, planning ideas, assembling, refining and presenting an outcome. We provide structured project ideas which may include ideas such as decorative items for a bedroom, sculpture artworks or practical items that learners can take home and use. A great course for those who like to create, problem-solve and get busy with their hands! No formal drawing skills required so don't be put off if you feel you 'can't draw'. We welcome all learners and we will show you new and exciting ways to get great creative results!
Please note, courses are run by trained teachers. All learners for this course must be 9 - 16 years old.
All materials are provided.