Course Overview
This course guides students through the creative process of designing and constructing handmade accessories from scratch. Participants will follow the principles of the slow fashion movement to explore idea development, fabric selection, and handmade construction techniques to bring their original designs to life.
With a focus on sustainable fashion, highlighting craftsmanship and personal expression, the workshop encourages experimentation with shapes, textures, and finishes, resulting in unique, handcrafted pieces.
Students will be encouraged to work with a range of materials to reimagine their textiles through methods such as applique, shibori, fabric manipulation, and surface embellishment.
Note: This course requires students to supply their own discarded clothing, preloved fabrics or fabric offcuts.
| Locations | Tauranga |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Oct 2026 View more details |
| Study options |
part-time |
| Total credits | N/A |
| Indicative Fees | No tuition fee for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Topic Overview
- Custom hand-made accessory
- Knowledge in handmade construction techniques
- Knowledge in fabric selection and fabric composition
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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Student Loans and Allowances
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Course Entry Information
Entry Criteria
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English Language Requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 16 Oct 2026 |
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