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Welcome to our autumn 2025 programme

The Thomas Calton Centre will be closed on Thursday and Friday 7 and 8 August, Thursday and Friday 14 and 15 August and then from 5pm Friday 15 August until 9am Monday 1 September. You can still contact us on 020 7358 2100/1 or adult.learning@southwark.gov.uk and you can enrol online as usual.

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Sewing and garment making

Sewing is a versatile skill as it's challenging, therapeutic and useful.

Classes are held at the Thomas Calton Centre. Enrol online if you can, or at the centre on Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

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Sewing skills for beginners

This course is suitable if you have no sewing experience, need a refresher, or want to feel more confident taking on sewing projects.

Sewing skills mixed level

This course is for beginners, those who need a refresher, or who want to progress their skills.

Sew and make

This course is suitable for beginners and more experienced sewers. Make items to suit your skill level.

Upcycle, re-style, repair – bring new life to your old clothes

Learn how to breathe new life into your favourite clothes by altering, repairing, re-styling and upcycling them.

Garment making mixed levels

Learn how to make garments from basic commercial patterns. Basic sewing skills are an advantage but not essential.

Weaving and crochet using recycled yarns

Create a unique item using your own yarns made form recycled materials.

Page last updated: 5 August 2025

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