This course offers intensive instruction on domestic knitting machines.
It’ll introduce you to thinking creatively about using a machine at home or at work, and how to exploit the equipment to produce a range of samples.
The course will focus on producing work with a contemporary perspective.
It’s ideal for people just starting out or in a need of a refresher.
You might be returning to machine knitting after a break, or a student/graduate looking to add machine knitting to your CV and portfolio.
Anyone who is interested in textiles and crafts and considering investing in a domestic machine will be very welcome.
What will you gain?
By the end of the two days, you will have created a number of samples for fashion or home projects, and have the inspiration to continue knitting for pleasure or professional development.
Tutor profile: Dr Jane Taylor has been teaching knitwear design for 17 years, initially at UWE in Bristol and more recently at NTU.
She moved up to Nottingham in 2010 to embark on an MA course at NTU, impressed by the universities’ extensive knitwear resource - and never left, going on to do a PhD.
Jane has developed her knitting skills to be able to programme and run computerised, industrial machinery; however, she relishes the opportunity to get back to working with her hands on domestic machines.
Indicative maximum class size: 8
Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 2813
What you'll study
During this course, you will:
- learn the basics of machine knitting, and experiment with yarns
- be introduced to more advanced stitches to explore texture, colour and weight
- receive personal attention to ensure your skills are developing
- access our stores so that you can work with yarns that might be new to you.
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No experience is required.
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No experience is required.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
Saturday course (23 - 30 January 2021)
Thursday and Friday course (1 - 2 July 2021)
Browse all our fashion, textiles and costume short courses.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
Saturday course (23 - 30 January 2021)
Thursday and Friday course (1 - 2 July 2021)
Browse all our fashion, textiles and costume short courses.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £240.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
The fee for this course is £240.
Payment is due at the time of booking.