The University of Leicester's arts centre - open to all

Mondays, 12pm – 2pm
23 April – 9 July (not 7 May or 4 June)
Tutor: Andrew Wynne
£102 / £52 for 10 sessions

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An opportunity to explore batik as a traditional textile craft, as well as an innovative art form, to create your own unique works.

Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 9pm
1 May – 10 July (not 5 June)
Tutor: Alex Williamson                         
£102 / £52 for 10 sessions

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Investigate how to produce your own jewellery and include new materials within designs. Includes techniques such as soldering, fusing, riveting, shaping, doming, texturing and colouring of metal.

Wednesdays, 6pm – 9pm
29 August – 26 September
Tutor: Kelly McRobie
£80 / £40 for 5 sessions

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Discover how to use machine sewing creatively to produce your own unique textile projects through the techniques of machine embroidery and accessorising fabric. No problem if you have never used a sewing machine before as all the basics will be covered, but you must bring your own – new, old or borrowed.

Fridays, 2pm – 4pm
8 June – 13 July
Tutor: Caroline Kisby
£80 / £40 for 6 sessions

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Learn the techniques of traditional wet felt making to create a variety of decorative items, including jewellery, purses, wall hangings and vases.