English Paper Piecing - Mansfield Central Library - Adult Learning

Mansfield Central Library, Mansfield

Date	26 February - 12 March 2025
Sessions	Wednesdays: 1pm - 3pm
No. sessions	3
Venue	Mansfield Central Library, Mansfield View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 12
Cost	FREE - £18

About this course

Have you admired English paper-pieced quilts and thought you could never master the technique? Why not try this short course and see how quickly you become confident with the project. This process of patchwork can produce beautiful designs for cushions or quilts but can be very relaxing! As well as a way of using up small pieces of fabric from other projects.

You are required to provide your own fabric – cotton is best for this (fat quarters are available in places like The Works, Adili but you can use old cotton clothing to be more of an eco-craft(thrifty) project. You will also need a small sewing kit (needle, thread and scissors).

By the end of the course, you will:

Understand Pattern theory – be able to give some design ideas/plans
Descriptive some of the shapes able to be used in EPP.
Reflect on some old examples of EPP quilts/projects, in concept of culture changes/benefits
Be able to create patterns with patchwork shapes
Develop/improve their eye and hand coordination
Show an ability of reflecting on your learning

Also

Analyse the benefits of creative activities to improved mental health

You will need:

Fabric – (Cotton)
Sewing kit, threads into pins

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking. If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.
To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.
Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).
As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas: