• understand about basic printing methods - Mono-printing, Polytile printing and String printing
• explore materials and equipment needed for printing
• experiment using variety of materials to create different textures and patterns
• learn about using sustainable materials and being resourceful to create art
• encourage to reuse materials and upcycle to make beautiful crafts
• explore colours, collage layering to produce decorative and textural effects.

You will study units in:

• Creative Craft
• Enterprise in Craft

If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Award in Craft Design or Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.

All materials will be provided on this course.

The course is taught in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and no previous experience is needed. Learners with any special needs can discuss these with the tutor at enrolment to ensure that the course is suitable or can be adapted for their needs.

This course is for 12 weeks, please check you can attend every session for the whole course.
If these dates or times are not suitable, we will be offering more courses later in the year.

Once you've registered your interest, you will receive emails from us to keep you updated and to provide you with more information.

At the first session, bring your ID and the tutor will offer you details about the course, and a chance to ask any questions.

The course is free if you are:

• Unemployed
• or you are employed and earn less than £26,800 annual gross salary

You will need to provide evidence of your income if you are employed and believe you are entitled to a free course. This could be a pay slip or contract of employment.
If you are employed, the course is part funded by the government but you will be required to make a contribution of £150.

We also operate a fee remission policy, so if you earn more than £26,800 per year but still cannot afford to pay for course you can apply for support. This may mean you get the course for free.  Please contact us if you would like to make an application.

If you have already achieved the Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Award in Craft Design or Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.

Learners must be aged 19 or over from 1st August 2026.

Unfortunately you will not be eligible to enrol on this course if you live in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley, Solihull or Birmingham.

Dawley Social Club

Dawley Social Club is located in King Street, Dawley. There is free car parking on site. The building is wheelchair accessible. The centre of Dawley is a short walk away with a variety of local shops.

Address: King St, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2AG

Telephone: 01952 503353

E-mail: info@dawleysocial.co.uk

AIM Qualifications

At the end of the course, the tutor will help and advise you on your next steps into further learning or work opportunities. You can also search for more courses on Learn Telford which we regularly update with details of new courses throughout the year.

We offer a wide range of short taster courses you can try in community centres around Telford and, when you feel ready to take your learning further, we can offer you an opportunity to join an accredited course and help you gain a qualification.

You may also be interested in our work preparation courses in Mentoring Level 1, and Customer Service Introduction Level, Level 1 and Level 2, Computing for Jobseekers Introduction Level, Level 1 and Level 2.

For learners looking for work or who want a change in career, we can offer you advice to guide you in the right direction and opportunities to gain qualifications in English and maths in Functional Skills up to Level 2.

Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Telephone: 01952 382888

Email: support@learntelford.ac.uk

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