Halloween costumes on a budget: Recycling clothes for costumes (09C48WF/24)

What will I learn?

On this course you and your child will learn some of the techniques of up-cycling old garments and turning them into something new and unique.

How much will it cost?

This course is funded through Tailored Learning with the purpose of supporting children’s learning. Through this funding, we can offer the course free of charge.

What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?

At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your goals.

If you choose to join this course you will be supported by our dedicated staff, learn in a small friendly and welcoming group, have the opportunity to take part in activities to practise your skills, be encouraged to continue to practise when you are away from the classroom and receive lots of encouragement to help you build both your skills and your confidence.

As well as working in groups, you will benefit from regular time working with your tutor, discussing your progress and planning your next steps. They will also tell you about all of the other great opportunities that you have access to including help with developing your skills, joining one of our creative skills classes or sessions to improve your health, wellbeing, confidence or resilience. If you are looking for work or aiming for a change of role, then your tutor will also make you aware of the employability programmes we have available to support you in achieving your employment goals.

Our team will be there to support you at every step of your journey and we always welcome your feedback to help us ensure that you feel safe, happy, supported and welcome.

What do I need to join the course?

This course is designed for parents and carers to work with their children: The course is most suitable for parents/carers with children aged five to eleven years.

Children must be supervised at all times by the accompanying adult. (Maximum of 2 children per adult).

What do I need to provide for the first session?

You should bring an old t-shirt, shirt, or other garments you no longer need to use as the basis for your costume. Please come along with some ideas of what you would like to make.

What could I do next?

You may be interested in our other Family Learning options - your tutor will tell you about these during the session.