Course Overview

This hands-on course explores creative garment recycling through upcycling and transformation. 

You'll learn to deconstruct clothing, experiment with fabric manipulation, and redesign garments into unique wearable pieces using handcraft and industrial sewing techniques. 

The course emphasizes sustainability, creativity, workroom safety, industry terminology, and the use and maintenance of industrial sewing equipment.

Course Information

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 - Tuesday, 9 June 2026
9.00am - 2.00pm 
Tauranga, Windermere Campus, Room H142 and H143

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Study options

5 weeks part-time

Total credits -
Indicative Fees No tuition fee for domestic students View full fees information
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Timetable Tuesday, 9.00am - 2.00pm

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Course Fees

Indicative Fees * No tuition fee for domestic students

Your final fee may vary if:

  • you have a choice of topics/papers to study
  • the qualification excludes GST
  • there are extra course materials to purchase
  • student levies apply

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Course Entry Information

Entry criteria

This course requires you to supply your own discarded clothing, preloved fabric or trims.

English language requirements

There are no English language requirements for this course.


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Course Locations and Intake Information

Course Information

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 - Tuesday, 9 June 2026
9.00am - 2.00pm 
Tauranga, Windermere Campus, H142 and H143

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Study options

  • 5 weeks part-time

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