Sewing

Woman in red dress sewing on sewing machine

We have several courses in sewing and dressmaking, making the most of your sewing machine (learning how to use all the functions!). So you can make something for your home, for a gift or maybe a unique item of clothing perfectly designed, just for you! These courses are the chance to build skills, create something really special and unique and really enjoy using and creating with textiles.

NEW for 25/26 – Fabric Weaving at St Paul’s Learning Centre

A creative introduction to hand-weaving on a rigid heddle loom, guiding learners through the process of making cotton fabric and transforming it into unique, personalised pieces.

Courses 2025/26

Bristol Adult Learning Courses 2025/26 - PREVIEW ONLY

You can LOOK but you can’t BOOK! Booking for 2025/25 courses will open on Tuesday 8 July at 9:30am but you can browse the new courses in advance.

High Summer Sewing Workshop (T77G)

Description: One-day sewing workshop for those wishing to complete a project.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 08 Aug 2025 (Autumn) Times: Fri 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £45 (Concession: £30)

High Summer Sewing Workshop (T77H)

Description: One-day sewing workshop for those wishing to complete a project.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Aug 2025 (Autumn) Times: Fri 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £45 (Concession: £30)

Dressmaking And Textiles-Mixed Ability (T95A)

Description: A course featuring essential sewing techniques, pattern cutting, fabric selection, and garment construction.

Tutor: Lorraine Joseph Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 16 Sep 2025 (Autumn) Times: Tue 18:30-21:00 Duration: 12 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £255 (Concession: £154)

Fabric Weaving-Beginners (T96A)

Description: Introduction to weaving using a rigid heddle loom. This course will be delivered at St Paul's Learning Centre.

Tutor: Libby Ballon Location: St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ (BS2 8XJ)

Start Date: 17 Sep 2025 (Autumn) Times: Wed 17:45-20:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £215 (Concession: £170)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T97A)

Description: An opportunity to develop basic sewing skills for dressmaking, soft furnishings, and alterations.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 19 Sep 2025 (Autumn) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £130 (Concession: £80)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T98A)

Description: An opportunity to develop basic sewing skills for dressmaking, soft furnishings, and alterations.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 19 Sep 2025 (Autumn) Times: Fri 13:00-15:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £130 (Concession: £80)

How to Use Your Sewing Machine (T84A)

Description: A practical workshop for beginners and those looking to refresh their sewing skills.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 26 Sep 2025 (Autumn) Times: Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £60 (Concession: £42)

Lingerie Workshop:Knickers & Camisoles (T99F)

Description: A practical introduction to bespoke lingerie.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 02 Oct 2025 (Autumn) Times: Thu 18:00-21:00 Duration: 4 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £125 (Concession: £85)

Fabric Weaving-Beginners (T96B)

Description: Introduction to weaving using a rigid heddle loom. This course will be delivered at St Paul's Learning Centre.

Tutor: Libby Ballon Location: St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ (BS2 8XJ)

Start Date: 05 Nov 2025 (Autumn) Times: Wed 17:45-20:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £215 (Concession: £170)

Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 1 (T99A)

Description: Practical and structured introduction to sewing. Learners complete three projects.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 06 Nov 2025 (Autumn) Times: Thu 18:00-21:00 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £195 (Concession: £135)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T97B)

Description: An opportunity to develop basic sewing skills for dressmaking, soft furnishings, and alterations.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 07 Nov 2025 (Autumn) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £130 (Concession: £80)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T98B)

Description: An opportunity to develop basic sewing skills for dressmaking, soft furnishings, and alterations.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 07 Nov 2025 (Autumn) Times: Fri 13:00-15:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £130 (Concession: £80)

Introduction To Sewing Knitted Fabrics (T84D)

Description: A beginner’s guide to using knit fabrics.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 08 Nov 2025 (Autumn) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £60 (Concession: £42)

Dressmaking And Textiles-Mixed Ability (T95B)

Description: A course featuring essential sewing techniques, pattern cutting, fabric selection, and garment construction.

Tutor: Lorraine Joseph Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Jan 2026 (Spring) Times: Tue 18:30-21:00 Duration: 11 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £232 (Concession: £142)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T97C)

Description: An opportunity to develop basic sewing skills for dressmaking, soft furnishings, and alterations.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 16 Jan 2026 (Spring) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £110 (Concession: £70)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T98C)

Description: An opportunity to develop basic sewing skills for dressmaking, soft furnishings, and alterations.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 16 Jan 2026 (Spring) Times: Fri 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £110 (Concession: £70)

Lingerie Workshop:Bras (T99G)

Description: A practical introduction to bespoke lingerie.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 21 Jan 2026 (Spring) Times: Wed 18:00-21:00 Duration: 4 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £125 (Concession: £85)

How to Use Your Sewing Machine (T84B)

Description: A practical workshop for beginners and those looking to refresh their sewing skills.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 23 Jan 2026 (Spring) Times: Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £60 (Concession: £42)

How To Use Your Sewing Machine-Part 2 (T84C)

Description: A practical workshop for those looking to further explore their sewing machine.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 06 Feb 2026 (Spring) Times: Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £60 (Concession: £42)

Pattern Cutting For Beginners (T99D)

Description: A practical introduction to the essential skills needed to start producing customised patterns.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 19 Feb 2026 (Spring_half) Times: Thu Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £140 (Concession: £100)

Fabric Weaving-Beginners (T96C)

Description: Introduction to weaving using a rigid heddle loom. This course will be delivered at St Paul's Learning Centre.

Tutor: Libby Ballon Location: St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ (BS2 8XJ)

Start Date: 25 Feb 2026 (Spring) Times: Wed 17:45-20:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £215 (Concession: £170)

Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 1 (T99B)

Description: Practical and structured introduction to sewing. Learners complete three projects.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 26 Feb 2026 (Spring) Times: Thu 18:00-21:00 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £195 (Concession: £135)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T97D)

Description: An opportunity to develop basic sewing skills for dressmaking, soft furnishings, and alterations.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 27 Feb 2026 (Spring) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £110 (Concession: £70)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T98D)

Description: An opportunity to develop basic sewing skills for dressmaking, soft furnishings, and alterations.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 27 Feb 2026 (Spring) Times: Fri 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £110 (Concession: £70)

Pattern Cutting:Women’s Trouser Block (T99E)

Description: A practical introduction to the essential skills needed to start producing customised patterns.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 16 Apr 2026 (Spring Breaks) Times: Thu Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £140 (Concession: £100)

Dressmaking And Textiles-Mixed Ability (T95C)

Description: A course featuring essential sewing techniques, pattern cutting, fabric selection, and garment construction.

Tutor: Lorraine Joseph Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 21 Apr 2026 (Summer) Times: Tue 18:30-21:00 Duration: 12 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £255 (Concession: £154)

Fabric Weaving-Beginners (T96D)

Description: Introduction to weaving using a rigid heddle loom. This course will be delivered at St Paul's Learning Centre.

Tutor: Libby Ballon Location: St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ (BS2 8XJ)

Start Date: 22 Apr 2026 (Summer) Times: Wed 17:45-20:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £180 (Concession: £142)

Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner-Part 2 (T99C)

Description: A practical workshop for those looking to further explore their sewing machine.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 23 Apr 2026 (Summer) Times: Thu 18:00-21:00 Duration: 7 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £217 (Concession: £140)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T97E)

Description: An opportunity to develop basic sewing skills for dressmaking, soft furnishings, and alterations.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Apr 2026 (Summer) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £110 (Concession: £70)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T98E)

Description: An opportunity to develop basic sewing skills for dressmaking, soft furnishings, and alterations.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Apr 2026 (Summer) Times: Fri 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £110 (Concession: £70)

Fabric Weaving-Beginners (T96E)

Description: Introduction to weaving using a rigid heddle loom. This course will be delivered at St Paul's Learning Centre.

Tutor: Libby Ballon Location: St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ (BS2 8XJ)

Start Date: 03 Jun 2026 (Summer) Times: Wed 17:45-20:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £215 (Concession: £170)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T97F)

Description: An opportunity to develop basic sewing skills for dressmaking, soft furnishings, and alterations.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 05 Jun 2026 (Summer) Times: Fri 10:00-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £130 (Concession: £80)

Learning To Sew-And More! (T98F)

Description: An opportunity to develop basic sewing skills for dressmaking, soft furnishings, and alterations.

Tutor: Marilyn Mitchelmore Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 05 Jun 2026 (Summer) Times: Fri 13:00-15:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £130 (Concession: £80)

Introduction To Sewing Knitted Fabrics (T84E)

Description: A beginner’s guide to using knit fabrics.

Tutor: Ann Huntley Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 19 Jun 2026 (Summer) Times: Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £60 (Concession: £42)

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