Textiles Certificate
City & Guilds Certificate in Textiles
City & Guilds Assured
Globally Recognised
Practical Skill
Level 1
Course Overview
A gentle introduction to creative textiles, focusing on colour, simple decorative techniques, and basic construction. Ideal for beginners exploring textile design for the first time.
What you will learn
•Colour theory & basic design principles
• Simple hand embroidery & appliqué
• Patchwork & quilting fundamentals
• Intro to felt making & fabric manipulation
• Safe use of textile tools & equipment
• How to plan and create small textile samples
Who should enrol
• Beginners new to textiles
• Craft hobbyists wanting structured learning
• Learners preparing for Level 2 Textiles
• Anyone wanting to explore colour, texture, and simple stitch work
Skills you will gain
• Confident handling of fabrics & threads
• Ability to produce decorative textile samples
• Understanding of simple textile processes
• Early creative decision‑making skills
Duration
2 Years
Study Options
In Person
Online
Progression
Move on to Level 2 Textiles or explore Fashion Level 1.
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Level 2
Course Overview
The Level 2 Certificate in Textiles develops creative and technical skills through structured design work, sampling, and practical textile techniques. Learners build on Level 1 foundations by exploring design ideas, producing experimental samples, and completing a finished textile piece that demonstrates confident use of materials, tools, and processes.
What you will learn
• Machine embroidery & free‑motion stitching
• Quilting, layering & texture building
• Felt making, needle felting & hand‑knitting
• Combining fabrics, fibres & decorative elements
• Intermediate appliqué & patchwork
• Using colour, pattern & texture cohesively
Who should enrol
• Learners who completed Level 1
• Sewists wanting to add decorative textile skills
• Mixed‑media crafters exploring texture and layering
• Anyone preparing for Level 3 Textiles
Skills you will gain
• Ability to combine multiple textile techniques
• Confidence in machine‑based decorative processes
• Strong understanding of texture & surface design
• Intermediate creative problem‑solving
Duration
2 Years
Study Options
In Person
Online
Progression
Advance to Level 3 Textiles or explore Hand & Machine Embroidery Level 3.
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Level 3
Course Overview
Refine your creative practice with advanced embroidery, 3‑D textile construction, and professional portfolio development. Ideal for learners preparing for creative industry pathways.
What you will learn
• Advanced hand & machine embroidery
• Complex surface design & mixed‑media textiles
• 3‑D textile construction & sculptural forms
• Design development: sketching, sampling, refining
• Creating cohesive collections & themed bodies of work
• Professional finishing & presentation
Who should enrol
• Learners who completed Level 2
• Textile artists developing a personal style
• Creatives preparing for portfolio or exhibition work
• Anyone wanting advanced mixed‑media textile skills
Skills you will gain
• Ability to produce professional‑quality textile work
• Strong design development & sampling methodology
• Confidence in presenting work for assessment or industry
• Advanced creative decision‑making & refinement
Duration
2 years
Study Options
In Person
Online
Progression
Move into Craft Skills Level 3 or develop a professional textile portfolio.
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