Course Outlines
CANCELLED - Home Furnishings - Blinds Curtains & Cushions - AE0X12600WC
Fees
Who is the course for?
Adults who are interested in making soft furnishing items for their home. The course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
What are the entry requirements?
Basic sewing skills and an interest in learning the skills involved in making soft furnishings
What will I study?
The following knowledge and skills will be covered during the course depending on choice of soft furnishing items made: Construction of piping (to use on cushions, blinds, curtains etc..) Insertion of zips Measuring and estimating Matching designs Lining curtains by means of lock stitch Mitring hems/inserting weights Handmade headings Pelmets, valances and tie backs Methods of making: Roman blinds, Austrian blinds, Festoon blinds, bed linen, tablecloths and napkins
How will I be taught?
Tutor demonstration, practical work, small group and individual support
What should I bring to the first class?
Sewing kit ie. good cutting scissors, pins, needles, thread, tape measure etc...fabric, writing materials and notebook
What additional costs are there?
Fabric etc depending on personal choice and what you wish to make
How do I enrol?
In person at the Harrow on the Hill or Harrow Weald Campus By telephone (using the credit card line - Tel 020 8909 6300)
What can it lead to?
Further home furnishing courses
How will I be assessed?
On going tutor and self assessment
Course Offer Conditions
Harrow College normally runs courses that are offered. However, courses that do not recruit to a satisfactory level may be withdrawn or closed. Please note 80% attendance or better is required to secure a college attendance certificate where offered. Experienced staff in our central admissions office are available to offer you help on course choice and progression options. You are also welcome to access specialist careers information and advice at our two main campuses. In addition practical help and advice is available to those with a disability or learning need. If you need to improve your basic skills we can help here too .The College runs classes for students wishing to improve their written and spoken English and numeracy skills. For more details please see our leaflet, Pastoral Support for Part-time Students or contact central admission in the first instance: tel 020 8909 6400
Fees and Refund Policy
Fees payable are shown above or in the Lifelong Learning Guide. Details of the concessions available and who may qualify are shown on the fees page on the web site and in the Lifelong Learning Guide. If the college cancels a course before it starts you will be given a full refund. If a course closes for any reason the fees for the remaining part of the course will be refunded. If the college receives a written notice of withdrawal from you at least three working days before a class starts you will receive a refund of the tuition fees. All registration and examination fees are non-refundable. Residential and materials fees will only be refunded in exceptional circumstances.
Fees
| Standard | Concession | |
| Tuition | 66 | 17 |
| Registration | 15 | 15 |
| Materials | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 83 | 34 |
Who is the course for?
Adults who are interested in making soft furnishing items for their home. The course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
What are the entry requirements?
Basic sewing skills and an interest in learning the skills involved in making soft furnishings
What will I study?
The following knowledge and skills will be covered during the course depending on choice of soft furnishing items made: Construction of piping (to use on cushions, blinds, curtains etc..) Insertion of zips Measuring and estimating Matching designs Lining curtains by means of lock stitch Mitring hems/inserting weights Handmade headings Pelmets, valances and tie backs Methods of making: Roman blinds, Austrian blinds, Festoon blinds, bed linen, tablecloths and napkins
How will I be taught?
Tutor demonstration, practical work, small group and individual support
What should I bring to the first class?
Sewing kit ie. good cutting scissors, pins, needles, thread, tape measure etc...fabric, writing materials and notebook
What additional costs are there?
Fabric etc depending on personal choice and what you wish to make
How do I enrol?
In person at the Harrow on the Hill or Harrow Weald Campus By telephone (using the credit card line - Tel 020 8909 6300)
What can it lead to?
Further home furnishing courses
How will I be assessed?
On going tutor and self assessment
Course Offer Conditions
Harrow College normally runs courses that are offered. However, courses that do not recruit to a satisfactory level may be withdrawn or closed. Please note 80% attendance or better is required to secure a college attendance certificate where offered. Experienced staff in our central admissions office are available to offer you help on course choice and progression options. You are also welcome to access specialist careers information and advice at our two main campuses. In addition practical help and advice is available to those with a disability or learning need. If you need to improve your basic skills we can help here too .The College runs classes for students wishing to improve their written and spoken English and numeracy skills. For more details please see our leaflet, Pastoral Support for Part-time Students or contact central admission in the first instance: tel 020 8909 6400
Fees and Refund Policy
Fees payable are shown above or in the Lifelong Learning Guide. Details of the concessions available and who may qualify are shown on the fees page on the web site and in the Lifelong Learning Guide. If the college cancels a course before it starts you will be given a full refund. If a course closes for any reason the fees for the remaining part of the course will be refunded. If the college receives a written notice of withdrawal from you at least three working days before a class starts you will receive a refund of the tuition fees. All registration and examination fees are non-refundable. Residential and materials fees will only be refunded in exceptional circumstances.
