The Manchester School of Costume

Students will receive the highest standard training, be encouraged to push themselves, and aim high in their goals.

Please revisit the school for new courses and start dates.

12 week Costume Making course

Intermediate Level

Start Date: 9th September 2024

An intensive course that will teach students how to make costumes from start to finish.

With a focus on homing your costume making skills. The course is 100% practical, with no pressure of essays or dissertations. Learn some of the best techniques and skills required to start your costume making career.

Part Time Personalised Training

Beginner to Advanced Level

Start Date: 9th September 2024

This course is designed to be a more flexible and cheaper alternative to the 12 week Costume making course, for those who may not have the time to commit to 12 full weeks

Learn new skills from the beginning or add to existing skills.

2 day Corset making course

Intermediate Level

Course Date: 21st-22nd September 2024

Learn about the history of the corset, materials and techniques used for making.

The first of these courses will look at the 1700s and the restoration corset. A widely popular period in costume making, it would be a good skill to add to your belt.

2 Day Draping Course

Beginner and Intermediate Level

Course Date: 15th and 16th June 2024

Learn how to Drape on the stand and construct your pattern from 3D to a flat pattern. Add to your skills set with this very creative way of working.

2 day pattern adaption course

Beginner and Intermediate Level

Course Date: coming soon

Learn to draft and adapt a pattern, and take your sewing and making skills to the next level.

2 Day Hat Making - Straw Bonnet

Intermediate Level

Course Date: 24th and 25th August 2024

Learn about the history of the bonnet, different styles, materials and techniques used for making. 

Re create your own chosen reference from the regency period.

Other Courses hosted at the School

1 Day Needle Felting Sleeping Mice Course

Beginner Level

Course Date: 25th May 2024

A one day workshop in which you will learn the basics of needle felting; from wrapping wool to building shapes to create adorable needle felted sleeping mice. Hosted by Jonathan Booth (Trunks and Tails).

2 Day Needle Felting Sheep Course

Intermediate Level

Course Dates: coming soon

A two day workshop in which you will make a beautiful needle felted sheep, hosted by Jonathan Booth (Trunks and Tails).

2 Day Hand Embroidery Design Workshop

Intermediate Level

Course Dates: 27 + 28th July 2024

In this two day workshop you will embroider a beautiful design onto your own garment, exploring embroidery in fashion. Hosted by Laura Campbell, Embroidery and textile designer.