This course is suitable for students who wish to investigate the expressive nature of hand embroidery and extend their design skills. Students will be guided through a range of design methods including a variety of techniques and media for mark making, colouring pages, pattern making, 3d form and ways of creating texture. Embroidery techniques will include creating texture and line with stitch, applique skills, simple free machine embroidery, bonding and layering using a variety of traditional and unusual fabrics and threads. Students will create a portfolio of samples and will complete two stitched projects to reflect the variety of skills developed during the year.

Assessment is verbal throughout the year with feedback on the individual's progress. There is no formal examination. Students will be awarded a City and Guilds Certificate at level 2. At the end of the year students will have gained confidence in design skills and have discovered techniques to use stitch creatively. The completed projects will be displayed at the annual College Exhibition at the beginning of July 2009.