Beginners handknitting - free taster

What prior knowledge, experience and qualifications will I need?
This session is suitable for complete beginners to the subject, those with very rusty skills that they would like to refresh, and more confident beginners with good basic skills who want to learn more !

Learning Goals:
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What teaching methods will the tutor use?
The tutor will use a range of methods during the session, and these will include demonstration, discussion, Q&A and one to one guidance, where applicable

What assessment methods will the tutor use?
Where applicable, the course tutor will use a range of methods to assess your individual sampling progress, including observation & discussion of your work, and group Q&A

Will extra work be required outside the class times?
No additional work outside of class is required.

What materials will I need for the course and how much will they cost?
If you are a complete beginner, you will have access to needles and yarns that you can use to practice with during the session

What do I need to bring to the first class?
Please bring along your own needles if you have them, and your currnet project or idea if you would like to discuss that

Options when finished
The department offers a wide variety of fashion and textile courses at different levels. Information about progression courses is available through the tutor, the Curriculum Leader or the online Adult Learning Lewisham programme. There are also a range of courses at a higher level offered across London and the South East by Colleges, Community and Adult Education providers and through local craftspeople. For more information about higher level courses currently available, please speak to your tutor or the Curriculum Leader.

Additional information
As this taster session is for just one hour, do please arrive in good time to get the maximum from it

For general enquiries and course availability information call 0208 314 3300. For more detailed information and guidance about the course: