Peterlee Campus
Qualification
Course overview
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to develop skills and knowledge in craft. This qualification aims to extend and further develop learners' skills and to extend learners' knowledge and understanding of the creative craft process.
It will enable learners to investigate creative enterprise and employment opportunities in the creative sector and provides a basis for progression onto further study.
Develop your knowledge and skills in textile crafts with our Level 2 Certificate in Creative Craft (Textiles). This course is all about exploring your interests and developing your crafting skills. You’ll explore textile materials and techniques such as printing, fabric dyeing, and embroidery. We’ll also look at colour theory, formal elements of art and craft, and some of the tools that are commonly used when creating textiles. There's also an enterprising unit where you will focus on promoting yourself and your business ideas.
Topics
• Use Materials, Tools and Equipment to Develop Craft Techniques
• Investigate Creative Enterprise and Employment Opportunities
• Develop Craft Ideas
• Create, Present and Evaluate Final Textiles Item
Job opportunities after this course
Following successful completion of the course, some learners choose to work freelance within the creative sector, whilst others will seek employment or volunteering opportunities. Other learners may choose to progress to a higher level of study.
Further study options after this course
Following successful completion of the Level 2 Certificate in Creative Crafts, learners can progress to the UAL L2 Diploma in Art & Design or the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are needed for this qualification, however having a range of practical skills, a good level of written and spoken English to be able to construct a portfolio, and the ability to give and receive feedback, along with a keen interest in the subject, would be beneficial.
For the latest qualifications and grades required by course time and level, view our current entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression.
How is this course assessed?
Through 100% coursework /portfolio of work. You will complete a body of work for each unit, each unit will be assessed and graded by your teacher after each assessment deadline. Examples of work from all units will be sampled and assessed by an external moderator.
All work will need to be kept in College, until all external moderation has taken place.
When does the course start?
September 2026
Length of course
Part time, 16 weeks, 3.5 hours one evening a week.
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' link at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 518 8222.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' link at the top/bottom of this page.
