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Get Started with Millinery: create your own fascinator or headpiece
The intent of this course is to introduce the learner to basic millinery techniques using sinamay – one of the most popular materials used in millinery to create a fascinator/head piece suitable for a wedding or Ascot!

Open Course Fees

£43.81(London Resident)
£32.47 (London Concessionary)
N/A (Concessionary)
£60.68 (Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

At the end of the course you should be able to:
· Complete a selection of millinery stitches/techniques
· Use sinamay to create a base
· Attach trimmings
· Select a suitable method to secure fascinator/headpiece (comb, elastic or headband)
· Create a fascinator/headpiece
· Work safely and effectively when using tools, equipment and materials.
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

Your tutor will assess your learning and progress throughout the course through ongoing observation, question and answer, tasks and exercises. Your progress will be recorded on your Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and your tutor will provide you with ongoing feedback to support you.
Prosp User 4

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

Beginners welcome, no experience is required.
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

This course may include some elements of blended learning, you will be given further details during your first session. You will receive an induction to online learning at the beginning of your course and your tutor will work with you to develop the skills you need to successfully learn online. Additional support will also be available to you, if required. In order to take part you will need to have access to the internet and a laptop or personal computer. You will be able to book computer access in centres if you don’t have a computer and/or internet access at home or may be able to borrow a device through our Loan and Learn Scheme (subject to availability).
Prosp User 14

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

You will need a pen, paper, and be required to purchase sinamay and basic sewing equipment with costs to be approximately £20 (depending upon chosen materials). Advice and guidance will be givenat the first session. You are welcome to bring trimmings and sewing materials you may already have to the class. Materials will be supplied for the first session but learners must purchase their own for the second session. A list of suppliers will be given at the first class.

Open Can I get extra help?

Yes. If you thinK you might need some additional support with your learning, please ask your tutor or the Centre staff for more information about our learning support offer.
Prosp User 6

Open After the course….

After the course you can progress onto our other 'Get Started with Sewing' short courses or our beginners sewing course.
Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

This course is designed to develop your sewing skills and does not lead directly to employment. If you are gaining employment in this area you may be interested in our qualification sewing courses.
Prosp User 8

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

We welcome views from our learners in a number of ways. You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, on-line questionnaires and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices. You may also choose to become a course representative for your class, which your tutor will discuss with the class at the start of your course.
Prosp User 9

Open Safe learning

We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are here with us. If you have any concerns about any of these things please report it to a member of staff as soon as possible.
Prosp User 10

Open How to apply/enquire

You can apply online, over the telephone, by post or you are welcome to come into a centre to enrol and speak to one of our members of staff.
Prosp User 11
ARB1091
30/04/2022
07/05/2022
10:00 - 14:30
2 weeks
Brookfield ALC
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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