Now Accepting Applications for our Creative Bursaries

We’re pleased to announce that we are once again taking applications for our Creative Bursary Scheme. Students can now apply for a full bursary to study either a Skill Stage 2 (beginner level) or a Skill Stage 3 (intermediate level) course for FREE, and begin studying with us this November.

Please take a look at the courses available and the following information for details of how to apply.

About Our Creative Bursary Scheme

Our mission at the School of Stitched Textiles is to teach and promote creativity allowing individuals to reach their full creative potential. However, we know that our courses may not always be financially accessible to everyone. We therefore, periodically allow potential students to apply for a bursary for the course of their choice. Successful applicants will be awarded a bursary to study an accredited course for FREE. Course tuition will be covered by the School of Stitched Textiles.

Why not apply for a Bursary with the School of Stitched Textiles?

As the UK’s leading centre for accredited textiles distance learning courses, we’re one of the few centres offering City and Guild’s accredited courses. We strongly believe in the benefits of creative crafting and therefore aim to encourage everyone with an interest in these areas. We also understand the value of our courses and the launch pad they create for individuals wishing to progress their chosen career at the same time as helping to develop lifelong skills and creativity.

Our courses have become sought after both within the UK and also internationally and are recognised for their excellence in teaching and learning. This is an incredible opportunity for anyone wishing to learn and develop their skills, knowledge and creativity.

About the Courses

Please click on the course that you are interested in for more information about this course. You can also download a course brochure directly from the course pages. 

• Hand Knitting Skill Stage 2 | Hand Knitting Skill Stage 3
• Crochet Skill Stage 2 | Crochet Skill Stage 3
• Felting Skill Stage 2 | Felting Skill Stage 3
• Hand Embroidery Skill Stage 2 | Hand Embroidery Still Stage 3
• Machine Embroidery Skill Stage 2 | Machine Embroidery Skill Stage 3
• Textiles Skill Stage 2 | Textiles Skill Stage 3
• Patchwork & Quilting Skill Stage 2 | Patchwork & Quilting Skill Stage 3
• Stumpwork

We’re offering four creative bursaries: two will be awarded to those wishing to study a Skill Stage 2 Course and two at Skill Stage 3. Our skill stage 2 courses are aimed at absolute beginners so you do not need a lot of technical or design experience. Skill Stage 3 courses are aimed at those with more experience who wish to really develop their existing knowledge and skills. If you need further help deciding which level to apply for, please refer to our guide where you’ll find more information. 

As comprehensive programmes, each of our courses include a number of different modules which focus on developing your skills in specific techniques. Depending on the level you wish to study the courses take 1 – 2 years to complete. All courses are taught via distance learning allowing students to work through the course materials and follow the tutorial videos when it is convenient for them.

How to apply for our creative bursaries

The aim of the bursary application process is to get to know more about you. We’d therefore like to take a look at a few recent examples of your work that you feel reflect you as an individual, as well as your passion and commitment to your craft.

Because our Skill Stage 2 and 3 courses are aimed at beginners and students with intermediate experience, you do not need to demonstrate a high level of technical ability. Instead we’d like to see your own personality and enthusiasm show through in your work. We’d like you to submit 2 pictures of your own work (this must be no larger than 1MB each). Because our bursaries are aimed at those who may not otherwise be able to afford our courses, we will ask about your financial/employment situation. You will also be asked why you think you should selected and what you hope to achieve from the course.   

Remember that your work should reflect the course that you’re interested in so, as an example, please supply us with an example of your knitted work if you’re interested in our knitting course.

You can either create a new piece, which can be anything of your choice. Or you can simply provide a picture of something that you have made that relates to the course that you’re interested in studying. Apply now.