Fashion & Textiles Short Courses

FTI 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. ​ 

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Explore our Fashion & Textiles Short Courses

Seaweed art

Bio Materials: Making Seaweed Plastic

From foraged seaweed to bioplastic with a purpose.

Bio Materials: Making Seaweed Plastic
Riso print

Introduction to Risograph Printing

Experiment with this creative print technique to create vibrant designs.

Introduction to Risograph Printing
Screen Print

Introduction to Screen Printing onto Textiles

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

Introduction to Screen Printing onto Textiles
Fashion & Textiles Institute

The Art of Natural Dyeing for Wool

Explore natural dye techniques for merino wool in this immersive two day course.

The Art of Natural Dyeing for Wool
Weave short courses

Weave a Wall Hanging on a Table Loom

Breathing new creative life into a traditional craft.

Weave a Wall Hanging on a Table Loom

Upcoming Fashion & Textiles Short Courses

Weave short courses

Tue 18 Aug 2026

2 day course 18-19 Aug | £250

Weave a wall hanging August 2026

In-person

August dates - Weave your own custom-designed wall hanging on a table loom in our professional weave...

Weave a wall hanging August 2026

Bespoke Corporate Training – anywhere any time.

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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