The Goodlife Centre - Practical Workshops in Central London

Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/clothes-making-altering-workshop-6-mornings-5/
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Do you want to jump into making your own clothes but have never used a pattern? Do you wish to copy a beloved piece of clothing? Would you like to learn how to adjust your own pattern to fit just you?

Learn how to take body measurements, read and alter a commercial pattern to fit, lay out and cut fabric and construct a finished garment to a high standard using one of our Janome 525s or Bernina 1008 series sewing machines.

During the sessions of this small group of learners you will gain confidence and improve any sewing skills you already have.

If you have never used a machine, we can guide you through making a simple garment from a purchased pattern. Bring your own pattern or use one of our small selection.

If you have sewing experience but want to start creating your own patterns, you can learn how to create a bespoke piece of clothing. You can also bring a piece of clothing to alter or fix.

We supply the basics and the calico you will use to make a ‘toile’ (an inexpensive mock up) to save you ruining your chosen final fabric.

Along the way, talented tutor and seamstress will teach you lots of techniques and tips to ramp up your sewing passion. This is a perfect class if you have been teaching yourself so far, or if your last project was made a long time ago at school.

Suitable for: Suitable for beginners, enjoyable for those with experience. A good level of English and basic math skills are useful.

Next start date: Check our website for more dates: https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/clothes-making-altering/

Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/basic-tiling-morning-79/
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Not quite sure where to start with a tiling project? A bit daunted by the thought of tiles falling off the wall if you do get them on? What about those half tiles at the corners… and cutting a curved shape?

If the idea of tackling a tiling project yourself is terrifying, yet you yearn for the skills to have a go, then this weekday morning workshop is just for you.

In this hands-on practical workshop, we will guide you through choosing appropriate tiles for the job, sizing up, planning out, and preparing the surface.

You will use the correct adhesive to tile a small area and learn how to grout in between the tiles to ensure a watertight finish.

You will also practice cutting straight lines and curves. Come and break our tiles instead of yours while you practice.

Bring photos of problem areas and leave with expert advice and confidence to help you complete your very own project at home.

All personal protection, tools, and materials are included. Suitable for absolute beginners. Enjoyable for everyone.

Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/basic-tiling-evening-69/
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Not quite sure where to start with a tiling project? A bit daunted by the thought of tiles falling off the wall if you do get them on? What about those half tiles at the corners… and what about drilling into the tile?

If the thought of tackling a tiling project yourself is terrifying, yet you yearn for the skills to have a go, then this evening or half-day weekend workshop is just for you.

In this hands-on practical workshop, an experienced tiler will guide you through choosing appropriate tiles for the job, sizing up, planning out, and preparing the surface.

You will use the correct adhesive to tile a small area and learn how to grout in between the tiles to ensure a watertight finish.

Practice cutting straight lines and curves. Come and break our tiles instead of yours while you practice.

Bring photos of problem areas and leave with expert advice and confidence to help you complete your very own project at home.

All personal protection, tools, and materials are included. Beginners welcome.

Bookable via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/intro-to-traditional-upholstery-evening-38/
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KEY PROJECT: TRADITIONALLY STITCHED AND SEWN EDGED FOOTSTOOL
All of our upholstery classes are for absolute beginners. It doesn’t matter which one you choose to take first. Each technique that is offered is part of all the processes that every upholsterer has to learn.

6-week workshop. Thursday nights. 6:30pm – 9pm.

A perfect course for a beginner. Jumpstart your knowledge of traditional upholstery skills and methods.

Over six Thursday evenings, experienced upholsterers will guide you through the wonderful world of upholstery and help you build a fabulous footstool using traditional methods. You can leave your project at the centre in between classes.

Before the advent of foam in the middle of the twentieth century, the only way to make wooden seats more comfortable was to build up layers using available materials. Our small fabric footstool (above) is built from layers of woven webbing, hessian, vegetable fibre, animal hair and calico and is sewn with specialist needles and stitches. Although this method is more labour-intensive than the modern method of using foam, it is much longer lasting and preferred in more expensive pieces of furniture. This is the method used in many traditional chair seats, so once learned, you can apply this method to your own projects.

We provide everything for the workshop, from the wood frame to the set of natural beech wood legs that are included for you to paint or stain as you wish. Choose from our selection of top fabrics, or bring your own. You will need about a metre of fabric and you will not need it until the final class. The use of all tools and materials is included. We also have a selection of specialist upholstery tools and all the materials that we use in our workshops for sale at the Goodlife Centre for you to continue your new hobby at home.

Beginners welcome.

This course is run on a Thursday evening over 6 consecutive weeks. 6:30pm – 9:00pm