Courses

  • The full time course is intensive, and will teach students how to make costumes from start to finish.

    The part time course is designed to be a more flexible and cheaper alternative to the full time course, for those who may not have the time to commit to 12 full weeks.

    Both courses focus on homing your costume making skills. They are 100% practical, with no pressure of essays or dissertations. Learn some of the best techniques and skills required to start your costume making career.

    Intermediate to advance Level

    Full time and part time spaces

    Start Date: 02/11/2026 - 11/02/2027

    Application open: 16/02/2026

    Application close: 14/09/2026

    Applications can be considered up until 1 week prior to the course starting. This will be dependant on which course you’re applying for and scheduling alongside the other students . If you are considering applying after the deadline, please get in touch.

    Teacher: Jonathan Andrew Burniston + Guest teachers

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    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    This course will only run if 5 or more students enrol.

    The content of this course is subject to change dependant on the demand in industry and feedback from both previous students and industry professionals. This is to ensure students get the best experience on the course.

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

    Beginner and Intermediate Level

    23 + 24/05/2026

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  • Learn to draft and adapt a pattern of your choice and expand your drafting skills to the next level.

    Intermediate to Advanced Level

    25 + 26/07/2026

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

    Intermediate Level

    03/07/2026 - 05/07/2026

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  • This course will take you from start to finish in constructing a victorian corset.

    SPREAD OVER 2 WEEKENDS (or if you cannot make these dates. please get in touch)

    26 + 27 / 09 /2026

    and

    10 + 11 / 10 / 2026

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  • Spread over three weekends

    Students will make a Bustier from start to finish. Used widely in fashion and costume.

    More details to come

    If interested in this course please register interest below.

    themanchesterschoolofcostume@gmail.com

  • On this course you can choose to create a hat, bonnet or headdress, and embellish the final creation.

    20 + 21/06/2026

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  • Advanced level

    Learn traditional Savile Row tailoring techniques for making a jacket.

    Teacher: Jeni England

    Dates: 19/10/2026 - 30/10/2026 (10 days)

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  • Intermediate - Advanced level

    Learn traditional Savile Row tailoring techniques for making a waistcoat.

    Teacher: Jeni England

    Dates: 5-7/06/2026 (3 days)

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  • Intermediate - Advanced level

    Need some tips or guidance on your project? drop in 1-2-1 sessions might be for you.

    Please email to arrange dates

    Taught by Jonathan Andrew Burniston

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  • Advanced level

    Learn to speed tailor a jacket.

    Teacher: Jonathan Burniston

    Dates: No current dates set. please enquire for 1-2-1 tuition on this course.

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