Our training courses are back and we are very excited about it !!!
It has been a few years now since we held courses and we are still asked about them. So with much consultation with “the team” here, we are hosting a selection of days full of professional information and inspiring ideas for students of all levels, they are also infomal and fun. Whether you want to make curtains and blinds professionally or just want to make curtains to be really proud of for your own home, our courses are perfect for you. For the basic curtain day all we ask is that you can hand sew to a reasonable level and can use a basic sewing machine – you can leave the rest to us.
Initially we are running just three days but if you can’t make these dates, there will be more to follow as workroom commitments allow. Courses are for a maximum of 6 people, why not come with a friend or give a course as a gift to someone special.
Our workroom
From Stables to showroom/workroom in 150 years
Street view
Basic Curtain making
This course will start from the absolute basics so if curtain making is something you have always wanted to try or you have tried and aren’t happy with the results – this course is the one for you.
- Measuring your window
- Choosing the correct fabric and style
- Calculating fabric quantities
- Cutting
- Matching patterns
- Making up a sample curtain
- Simple headings
This course is for those who wish to take their curtain making further and builds upon the skills from our beginners course or previous experience. Interlined curtains are perfect for adding that luxurious touch to any room as well as being an amazing asset to keeping out the cold.
- Types of suitable fabrics
- Which weight of interlining to use
- making up an interlined sample curtain
- Calculating and forming hand pleated headings
- Fitting and dressing curtains
Roman Blind Making
Roman blinds can look stunning in any manner of design styles. Their simplicity works with both modern and traditional and is a useful way of using a costly fabric without breaking the budget.
- Measuring
- Selecting fabric
- Calculations,
- Blind systems
- Cutting and placing the pattern
- Making up a sample blind
- Fitting
The price for the day is £95 plus VAT including all materials, use of equipment, course notes, tea,coffee and juice. You will need to bring a packed lunch. Payment is due at time of booking.
- 9.45 a cup of coffee and introduction to the course content
- 10am course part 1
- 12.30 – 1.00 break for lunch
- 1 – 4.30pm course part 2
If you have any queries or to book a place please contact us – details below.
Anyone attending the course is welcome to browse the hundreds of books in our showroom and for 3 months after the course they will be entitled to a 10 percent reduction on fabrics, wall covering and items required for making curtains and blinds.
For more information and to book please contact us on: 01768 863 895 or
email enquiries@whitemoreandthwaytes.co.uk
Hope to see you on a course – just ring for dates
Kind regards
Maureen
I am delighted to hear that you are starting to run courses again Maureen.
I have only just found your blog and am looking forward to reading you posts.
I hope married life is good.
Very best wishes
Penny x