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

Mon 23 Jun 2025
2-day course | 23 & 24 June | Price: £250
Weave a wall hanging on a table loom | June 2025
In-person
Weave your own custom-designed wall hanging on a table loom in our professional weave facilities.

Fri 18 Jul 2025
Price: £120
Introduction to Risograph printing
In-person
This creative 1-day introduction to Risograph printing is suitable for all levels and will take you ...

Thu 31 Jul 2025
2-day course 31 Jul - 1 Aug | £300
The Art of Natural Dyeing for Wool
In-person
Discover traditional artisan natural dyeing knowledge and techniques on this immersive 2-day course ...

Tue 05 Aug 2025
2-day course | 5 & 6 August | Price: £250
Weave a wall hanging on a table loom | August 2025
In-person
August dates - Weave your own custom-designed wall hanging on a table loom in our professional weave...

Thu 14 Aug 2025
Price: £120
Introduction to Screen Printing on to Textiles
In-person
Join us to learn how to screen print onto textiles, getting creative with vibrantly coloured designs...

Mon 18 Aug 2025
2-day course: 18th and 19th August | Price: £250
Natural dye for beginners: design and print onto silk
In-person
Come and join us for a 2 day introduction to natural dye and screen print, suitable for complete beg...

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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If you have any questions about our Short Courses, get in touch with our Short Courses Team.