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Course Overview

Course Overview
This ‘all levels’ course is suitable for you if you are looking to explore a brief introduction into the fibre craft of Crochet.

This course requires no previous experience and is taught in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Throughout this one-day workshop, you will try your hand at the traditional techniques of Crochet, to learn the basics and construct at least one piece.
You will be learning, double & treble crochet stitches and have the opportunity to experiment with different yarns and colours.

Objectives

Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 1
Construct a 3d craft form using yarn.
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 2
Identify techniques used in constructing a textile piece.
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Objective 3
Objective 3
Identify yarns and explore ways of using colour
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Objective 4
Objective 4
Use number skills creatively to make patterns
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Objective 5
Objective 5
Learn some professional terminology to describe your
samples and in the reading and writing of patterns.

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
Suitable for beginners or those with some experience.
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
Basic equipment and materials will be provided. However please feel free to bring any particular supplies you may have at home – such as chunky yarns, cords etc.
A folder to keep handouts, and a notebook to take personal notes and design ideas, coloured pencils/felt-tips may be useful.
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
You could become a regular knitter with a weekly evening class.
Alternatively you may be interested in the other wide variety of Art and Design Courses offered at Idea Store Learning – such as Ceramics, Printmaking, and Fashion courses. Please see a Course Guide for further information or speak with your tutor. You tutor will support you in researching courses in and outside of Idea Store Learning.
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
You will complete a self-assessment at the beginning and end of the workshop

The tutor will carry out informal assessments to check your understanding but there is no exam.
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
You will have an individual learning plan to monitor your own progress.
You and your tutor will be able to monitor your progress through the self-assessment form and
monitoring your progress against the course learning outcomes.
Your tutor will give ongoing feedback and will keep you informed of your progress.
You will also need to evaluate your own progress and manage your time.

Please note it is important that you attend punctually in order to maximise your chances of benefiting from the course.
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Other Info

Other Info
Please note it is important that you attend sessions punctually.
You should aim to arrive at class at least 5 minutes before the start so that you are ready to commence on time.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
Come and see one of our experienced and friendly advisors. For further information, email ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.
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C4344
Martha Garland
19/06/2021
26/06/2021
3.50 hrs per wk
2 weeks
£33.00 (tuition)
Tuition Fee
£9.00 (concessionary)
Conc Fee
£67.00 (overseas)
Overseas Fee
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