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The Curtain-making Course is 3 hours once a week for 8 weeks. Mornings are 9.30 - 12.30, afternoons are 2 - 5, and evening are 7 -10. The course involves each person making up a sample silk curtain (approx size 2 metres).
You are taught how to hand stitch, line and interline the curtain. The tutor will introduce you to all the curtain headings possible but then the actual curtain will be finished with a French pleat. Teaching then moves on to the make up of a piped silk cushion. RTE presenter of Desperate Houses, Avril Murphy Allen will be speaking about the psychology of colour and will be available to answer specific questions.
The classes are kept small 8-10 and is based in the silk room / office in Crofton Road. The cost is €380 and is inclusive of the lining, interlining and silks used.There is a 20% discount of all silks purchased thereafter.
COURSES AVAILABLE
1. Week commencing Monday, 25th January. Classes scheduled for Wednesday, 17th March . (St. Patick's Day - Class will be held on Thursday, 18th March.) - BOOKED OUT
2. Week commencing Monday, 12th April (Class scheduled for Monday, May 3rd - bank holiday - will be held on Thursday, 6th May 2010)
3. Weekend Courses: Sat 6th & Sun 7th Feb. Cost, €272.00
