Fashion & Textiles Short Courses

Discover our fashion and textiles short courses, covering a range of subjects and based in our professional standard studios at the Fashion and Textiles Institute or online.
Whether you’d like to explore natural dye, learn to screen print or weave, investigate our wonderful costume collections or deep dive into a professional course we have a broad selection of fashion and textiles short courses for you to enjoy.
Explore our Fashion & Textiles Short Courses

Bio Materials: Making Seaweed Plastic
From foraged seaweed to bioplastic with a purpose.

Introduction to Risograph Printing
Experiment with this creative print technique to create vibrant designs.

Introduction to Screen Printing onto Textiles
Print your final design onto a t-shirt or tote bag to take home.

Natural Dye For Beginners: Design and Print Onto Silk
Natural dye and screen print techniques.

The Art of Natural Dyeing for Wool
Explore natural dye techniques for merino wool in this immersive two day course.

Weave a Wall Hanging on a Table Loom
Breathing new creative life into a traditional craft.
Upcoming Fashion & Textiles Short Courses

Wed 20 Aug 2025
Price: £150
Bio materials - Making seaweed plastic
In-person
Make bio-plastic samples from seaweed in this 1 day practical introduction to bio-materials.
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We offer bespoke training courses that can be tailored to your business or organisation's needs and drive productivity through the power of creativity and technology.
Our expert-led programs are available on-campus, online, at your workplace, or any location that suits you. Empower your team with training designed to spark creativity and drive growth. Together, we’ll craft a solution tailored to your needs.
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