IDC College

01/09/2026

I’m excited to invite you to ‘Narrative Textiles with Ailish Henderson’ — a hands-on workshop where you’ll use a personal photograph to build a stitched collage that tells your story. Ailish, author of Narrative Textiles: Tell your story in mixed media and stitch, will guide you through composition, layering and framing so you leave with a meaningful piece and the skills to continue at home.

Price: £80 • Location: IDC College, First Floor, 17-21 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove (up the stairs at the rear).

Spaces are limited to keep the session personal — book your place and bring a photo that matters. Conversation, creativity and stitch: all welcome.

Book now: https://www.idccollege.org/hobby-workshops-courses-1/narrative-textiles-with-ailish-henderson

Using a personal photograph of your own, Ailish will guide you through the process of capturing the essence of a person. Having released her own book Narrative Textiles: Tell your story in mixed media and stitch. She is in the ideal place to lead you along your own narrative line.

01/09/2026

I’m excited to invite makers to our Sculptural Embroidery & Raised Forms workshop — a hands‑on session where texture takes centre stage. Try knot clusters, layered fabrics and dimensional stitch techniques to create a small textured panel that literally rises from the cloth.

Whether you’re experimenting or building confidence with sculptural stitch, you’ll leave with practical skills and a tactile sample to develop further. Price: £75.

Join me at IDC College (First Floor, 17–21 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove). Spaces are limited to keep things personal — book your place and explore new textile heights.

Tell us: which texture are you most excited to try? 👇

Book & details: https://www.idccollege.org/hobby-workshops-courses-1/sculptural-embroidery-raised-forms

31/08/2026

I’m hosting a Textural Line Mapping Workshop where we explore intricate mark‑making, layered textures and geometric‑organic motifs to build tiny, rich textile worlds. Join me to experiment with stitched linework, mesh structures and concentric forms — all levels welcome. You’ll leave with your own circular piece in a colour you choose, and fresh ideas for tactile, accessible embroidery.

When: 31 Oct 2026, 10:00–15:00
Where: IDC College, Worcester Road, Bromsgrove
Price: £75 — places are limited to 10.

I’d love to make with you. Book your spot and read the full details: https://www.themanbroiderer.com/service-page/textural-line-mapping-workshop?referral=service_list_widget

✨ Who it’s for: beginners, experienced makers, and anyone looking for an inclusive, hands‑on creative session.

30/08/2026

We’re excited to invite you to a two-day hands-on workshop with Sheila Davies — Step into the world of sculptural textiles and transform flat cloth into lively 3D forms.

Sheila will guide you through layered fabrics, stitched textures and intuitive construction techniques so you can build your own dimensional textile vessel. Suitable for all levels — whether you’re curious or already experienced, you’ll leave with a unique sculptural piece and new confidence to push textiles beyond the surface.

Dates: 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | Price: £190 | Location: IDC College, First Floor, 17–21 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove.

Spaces are limited to keep the session personal — book your place and make with us: https://www.idccollege.org/hobby-workshops-courses-1/3d-textile-sculpture-with-sheila-davies

What to bring: your creativity and a sense of play. Have questions? Drop them below — We'd love to help.

26/08/2026

Absolute Beginners Dressmaking - bring a pattern and fabric and we’ll guide you through completing your project. Mondays, 6-9pm at our Bromsgrove studio. All sewing machines and basic haberdashery provided. Learn alterations, pattern-copying from favourite garments and get to know your machine - perfect if you’re starting out. £25 per session. Sessions: Start Monday 7th Septemeber 6pm - 8.30pm🧵👗😊

We keep it project-led and supportive so you leave with something wearable - not just notes. What would you like to make first?

Book your place: https://wix.to/MWNz4FT

23/08/2026

WOS at IDC College — What a Brilliant Day

What a gorgeous day at IDC COLLEGE for Worcestershire Open Studios with Tony Phillips . The textile room was alive with conversation, curiosity and colour — and it was wonderful to welcome so many visitors into the space.

We loved seeing people pause, explore the work, ask questions, and share their own creative stories. There’s something really special about watching visitors connect with the processes, textures and ideas that shape what we do here at IDC.

Thank you to everyone who came along today — your enthusiasm made the whole studio feel electric.

We’ll be open again on 29th, 30th & 31st August, 10am–4pm. Can’t wait to welcome even more of you into the creative heart of IDC College.

23/08/2026

We are looking for a notetaker to support one of our SEN learners for 10 hours per week in Bromsgrove. This is a self employed role. You will use a PC or laptop to produce clear, accurate notes during lessons and practical sessions, helping the student capture key information and stay organised. Good typing skills, good listening, and the ability to summarise information effectively are essential. Contact [email protected] or [email protected]