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City & Guilds - Creative Studies Handknitting - Introductory programme

Using sketchbooks to create successful colourways for your designs.

Sketchbook ideas for shape and knitting stitches.

One-to-one tuition with your personal tutor.

Learning to knit. From first principles and beyond.

Learning to knit - work at your own pace with support from your personal tutor.

Description

Are you looking to learn to knit but can't attend in-person classes? Would you like to take your skills further and learn to design your own, unique handknits? Our Introductory Creative Studies – Knitting course is a 30-hour supported self-study programme you can complete in your own time. Accredited by City & Guilds, our Introductory programme is an exciting way to start your knitting and designing journey. Debbie teaches this exciting programme via distance learning so you can learn from the comfort of your own home at a time and pace to suit you. There’s no pressure and Debbie will be there to assist and guide you throughout your learning journey. Whether you are a brand new knitter, aspiring designer or a more experienced knitter who would simply like to consolidate their skills, you will love this new programme. And, if you would like to be recognised for your achievements, you can submit your work for formal accreditation for an internationally recognised, professional qualification from City & Guilds. With over 25 lessons, 15 videos, valuable reference materials and one-to-one tutor access, you will be introduced to keeping a sketchbook and how to use it to inspire and create your own designs. You will learn the knitting and design essentials and how to translate your ideas into successful designs. At the end of the programme you will create a final project to your own design. Your portfolio can then be submitted if you wish, for a prestigious City & Guilds certification. If you need more information or would like to view the course outline this is available on our website. You are also very welcome to email or call Debbie to discuss your requirements and to see whether the programme is what you are looking for.

What's included in the price?

Learning is via our online platform and includes: Over 25 online lessons 4 reference modules Over 15 professionally recorded videos with closed captioning A series of assigments and practical exercises to complete Downloadable and printable, fully illustrated handouts for each lesson The option to submit for accreditation with City & Guilds One-to-one tutor support via Zoom/Teams

What you will need

Basic drawing materials (pens, coloured pencils, sketchbook) Knitting needles Yarn Notebook and pen Access to a pc/laptop/tablet/ipad (please ask for advice before signing up if you are not sure)