Course code: IPKV207P
Subject area: Homecrafts
Study level: Part Time
Course level: U
Course time:
10:00 - 16:00
Days of week:
Saturday
Course date:
15th Jun 2024 - 15th Jun 2024
Course location:
Gosford Hill SchoolThe finished size of the sample is approximately 76cms by 55cms.
In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior to the start date.
Instructions will be given on how to calculate for a made to measure Roman blind.
Sewing machines are provided but you may wish to bring your own including the manual.
Materials required for the Roman blind:
1 metre of 130cms-150cms wide fabric
4 x 6mm wooden dowels 54cms in length
1 x 25mm x 5mm x 53.5cms wooden lath (to weight the hem down)
1 x 35mm x 15mm x 55cms wooden batten (which will be attached to the window)
2.50 metres of roman blind tape (enough for 4 folds)
5.50 metres of blind cord
15 x 12mm diameter plastic rings (not need if using looped blind tape)
2 Cord breakaway devices (Safety Legislation)
56cms x 2cms wide Velcro’s (Sew on or Stick on)
3 x brass/sliver screw eyes 12 mm diameter
2 Cleats to secure cord (Safety Legislation attached to wall to stop the cord from hanging loose)
1 wooden acorn or pully for cord
Please bring your basic sewing kit with you:
Fabric scissors, small embroidery scissors
Or Rotary cutters plus cutting board and ruler (if you prefer to use these instead of scissors)
Sewing needles
Tacking thread plus matching thread for fabric
Tape measure
Metre ruler (if you have one and a set square)
Colour headed pins.
Fabric marking pen or chalk pencil.
Please bring lunch and refreshments with you.
Free Parking.
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Courses can fill fast, so please enrol early to avoid disappointment. Decisions on whether a course is to run are made two weeks prior to the start date - an email will be sent to you should there be changes to your course or if it is cancelled. Please check your inbox leading up to your course, including the junk folders. For anyone without an email account, our Admissions team will phone you instead.
For the first week of the course you will need to bring a valid form of identification; this includes passport, driving licence, debit/credit card, Birth Certificate or National Insurance card.
Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2023 prior to starting the course.
Before starting a course, the College is required to check you meet conditions relating to that funding, e.g. age, residency status within the UK/EEA, prior qualification level and employment status. In some circumstances (such as with online enrolments), these checks can only be completed after you have enrolled and paid.
If you are unable to pay in full for this course at the time of enrolment, and the course tuition fee is £300 or more, an instalment plan is available. If this is your preference, please do not enrol online but rather call the Admissions Team on 01235 216400 to enrol.
Once enrolled, Admissions will take the first instalment payment from you and pass on your details to the Finance team who will email you to set-up your payment plan. Please return a fully completed instalment plan to Finance as failure to do so could result in being withdrawn from your course.
The rules on fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions Team on 01235 216400 to discuss these options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.
19+ Fee:
Tuition Fee: £17.50
Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £17.50
19+ Reduced Fee:
Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Total Cost: £0.00