In our first monthly roundup of craft events, here's our pick of the best classes, workshops and courses for July:
Glass Jewellery
This 6 day course will teach you everything you need to know about glass jewellery. Kensington and Chelsea College, Craft & Interior Summer School, Wornington Centre, Wornington Road, W10 5QQ (0207 573 5333). Course runs from 6 July, Monday to Wednesday, from 10am to 4pm. Cost £115.
Introduction to Millinery
Learn how to block, wire and finish a simple hat in a week. Kensington and Chelsea College, Fashion Summer School, Hortensia Centre, Hortensia Road, SW10 0QS (0207 573 5333). Course runs from 15 July, Wednesday to Friday, from 10am to 4pm. Cost £73.
Introduction to Sewing
Over two days you will learn how to make a simple garment, including, hand stitching techniques, machine sewing, fixing a zip, understanding pattern terminology and material cutting. Designer Courses, Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, London, WC1N 2NP (0797 000 5120). Course runs on 4 and 5 July, from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Cost £225 (and you must bring your own material).
Introduction to Sewing
This 3 day course promises to teach you all the basic sewing skills, that you are ever going to need in fashion. Kensington and Chelsea College, Craft & Interior Summer School, Wornington Centre, Wornington Road, W10 5QQ (0207 573 5333). Course runs from 22 July, Wednesday to Friday, from 10am to 4pm. Cost £73.
Quilting for Beginners
This is a one day course that will teach you everything you need to know about making your first quilt. You'll even work on a cot size quilt. Tikki, 293 Sandycombe Road, Kew Gardens, London, TW9 3LU (0208 948 8462). Course runs on 4 July, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Cost £30.
Finishing a Quilt for Beginners
Once you have mastered the quilting basics, this course will teach you everything you need to know about finishing a quilt. Tikki, 293 Sandycombe Road, Kew Gardens, London, TW9 3LU (0208 948 8462). Course runs on 25 July, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Cost £30.
Make your Own Bag for Beginners
This two day course will introduce you to basic pattern cutting techniques and construction methods, with the aim that you will walk away with a finished bag. Prescott & Mackay c/o Black Truffle, 52 Warren Street, London W1T 5NJ (0207 923 9450). Course runs on 23 and 24 July, from 10am to 4pm. Cost £266.
Make your Own Shoes for Beginners
This two day course will teach you the fundamentals of making shoes and by the end of the session students walk away, having made a pair of ladies mules. Prescott & Mackay c/o Black Truffle, 52 Warren Street, London W1T 5NJ (0207 923 9450). Course runs on 14 and 15 July (£266) or 18 and 19 (£313) July, from 10am to 6pm. The price includes all materials.
Customise your Clothes
This week long course will teach you all about customising clothes. Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, 107-109 Charing Cross Road, London (0207 514 7022). Course runs from 20 to 24 July, from 10am to 4pm. Cost £390.
Make a Teapot
You'll be able to host an afternoon tea party, with your very own handmade teapot, if you take this week long class. Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Southampton Row, London (0207 514 7022). Course runs from 20 to 24 July, from 10am to 4pm. Cost £380.
Jewellery Making for Beginners
This one week course will teach you everything you need to know about jewellery making. You'll even walk away with your finished masterpieces. Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Southampton Row, London (0207 514 7022). Course runs from 27 to 31 July, from 10am to 4pm. Cost £440.
