Creative Computing into Stitched Textiles

Would you like to learn at your own pace at home?

Creative Computing into Stitched Textiles is now ready.

This is a City & Guilds 7722 Level 1 - 30 hour course

To enrol or if you have more queries please contact: -

Hazel Credland – gcred@waitrose.com    01892 669030

Some of the questions you may ask are answered below

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Q. Is the course available overseas as well as the UK?

A. Yes

Q. Which computer paint program will I need?

A. Any of the paint programs that have the Layer facility, you do not need the most up to date version.

Q. What does the course entail?

A. The course arrives on a CD that contains clear guidance about the organisation and step-by-step explanations about how to use a paint program for first timers.  

Three illustrated Modules take you through key points about line, colour and texture from real materials to the virtual materials of a computer paint program.

In each Module the empty, on screen, page soon becomes a page full of ideas and an inspiration for stitching with your favourite technique.

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Q. How do I know if I am on the right lines?

A. The first CD contains instructions and exercises for Module 1 that is then sent to the tutor for assessment before Module 2 is sent to you.

Q. How is the course presented?

A. The course consists of several exercises to illustrate how line, colour and texture can be used. When you have worked through the exercises they are printed out, trimmed, mounted and presented in a Workbook with your own comments.

Twelve computer printouts from different exercises must be shown and two of the designs are developed further for stitch. The stitch technique is your own choice.

During the course the exercises are sent to the tutor for assessment by e-mail or on CD. At the end of the course the completed Workbook is sent to the tutor for assessment.

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Q. How long will the course take to complete?

A. The course could be completed in a total of 30hrs but this will be spread over a period of time. The course can be taken at your own pace but if you need to spend more that six weeks on a Module tutor contact must be made. 

You may wish spend more time on the exercises for each Module if you are new to computing and need to practice using a paint program, also the stitch technique may be slow.

The City & Guilds registration expires after one year.
The course can be presented any time during the year.

Q. How much will it cost?

A. The total course fee is £225 but does not include postal charges for the return of work.

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