Upcycling, Textile Design and Experimental Techniques
Course details
About the course
Explore the creative potential of upcycled textiles through hands-on experimentation with a range of materials, tools, and techniques.
Learn methods such as appliqué, shibori, fabric manipulation, and surface embellishment while developing your understanding of textile design principles.
With a focus on sustainability, you'll experiment with texture, colour, pattern, and layering to transform existing materials into unique and innovative textile creations.
By the end of the course, you'll have developed practical skills and knowledge that can be applied to creative projects, small business opportunities, further study, or a career pathway in textiles, fashion, or design.
Entry requirements
This course is open entry, however you must be 16 years old or over and not attending high school.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest tertiary provider in the Bay of Plenty and the third largest institute of technology in New Zealand. We are home to more than 14,000 students, more than 1,000 staff, and we offer more than 150 study options ranging from certificate to post-graduate level.