Visual Arts
Entry Level

Introduction to Creative Craft (Art and Textiles Pathway)

Short Course
Adult
Student type:
Adult
Start Date:
September 16th, 2026
Duration:
3 Weeks
Campus:
Crewe Campus

The Course

Discover your creative side, try something new and develop practical skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Our Introduction to Creative Craft course offers two pathways, allowing you to focus on the creative skills that interest you most.

Creative Craft Art

On the Creative Craft Art pathway, you will explore a variety of arts and crafts using different materials and simple techniques. You will have the opportunity to try different creative activities, develop your own ideas and produce your own finished pieces.

You will:

  • Use a range of materials and techniques

  • Explore different arts and crafts activities

  • Develop your own creative ideas

  • Create and finish your own pieces

Introduction to Textiles

On the Introduction to Textiles pathway, you will learn the basics of working with fabric and making garments. This pathway is ideal if you would like to try sewing and develop some of the practical skills used in fashion and clothing.

You will:

  • Learn how to use basic sewing equipment

  • Explore different fabrics and materials

  • Practise simple sewing techniques

  • Learn how pieces of fabric are put together

  • Make your own simple clothing

No previous experience is needed for either pathway.

There are no formal entry requirements.
You could progress to one of our Level 1 Creative Craft programmes or more of our Level 1 courses.
£45.36

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Start Date:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 16th, 2026
Duration:
Wednesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm 3 Weeks
Course Level:
Entry Level

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The Course

Discover your creative side, try something new and develop practical skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Our Introduction to Creative Craft course offers two pathways, allowing you to focus on the creative skills that interest you most.

Creative Craft Art

On the Creative Craft Art pathway, you will explore a variety of arts and crafts using different materials and simple techniques. You will have the opportunity to try different creative activities, develop your own ideas and produce your own finished pieces.

You will:

  • Use a range of materials and techniques

  • Explore different arts and crafts activities

  • Develop your own creative ideas

  • Create and finish your own pieces

Introduction to Textiles

On the Introduction to Textiles pathway, you will learn the basics of working with fabric and making garments. This pathway is ideal if you would like to try sewing and develop some of the practical skills used in fashion and clothing.

You will:

  • Learn how to use basic sewing equipment

  • Explore different fabrics and materials

  • Practise simple sewing techniques

  • Learn how pieces of fabric are put together

  • Make your own simple clothing

No previous experience is needed for either pathway.

Discover your creative side, try something new and develop practical skills in a friendly and supportive environment.Our Introduction to Creative Craft course offers two pathways, allowing you to focus on the creative skills that interest you most.Creative Craft ArtOn the Creative Craft Art pathway, you will explore a variety of arts and crafts using different materials and simple techniques. You will have the opportunity to try different creative activities, develop your own ideas and produce your own finished pieces.You will: Use a range of materials and techniques Explore different arts and crafts activities Develop your own creative ideas Create and finish your own piecesIntroduction to TextilesOn the Introduction to Textiles pathway, you will learn the basics of working with fabric and making garments. This pathway is ideal if you would like to try sewing and develop some of the practical skills used in fashion and clothing.You will: Learn how to use basic sewing equipment Explore different fabrics and materials Practise simple sewing techniques Learn how pieces of fabric are put together Make your own simple clothingNo previous experience is needed for either pathway.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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