Textile experts, helping you enhance your skills
Learn. Create. Grow
UK’s leading hub for the future of textiles
The Textiles Skills Centre brings together experienced educators and industry experts to create and deliver high-quality online and in-person courses, events, workshops, and resources for anyone passionate about textiles.
We champion textiles as a vital subject in education, providing dedicated support for teachers and technicians to help them deliver a rich and inspiring curriculum.
In-person courses
Looking for hands-on learning with expert tutors? Our in-person courses give you the chance to explore, create, and build your textile skills in a supportive, inspiring environment.
Online courses
Prefer to learn from home? Our online courses bring expert textile tuition to you - accessible, flexible, and packed with creative inspiration.
Courses for educators
Supporting art & design and D&T textiles teachers with practical training, fresh ideas, and expert-led courses designed to boost confidence and classroom creativity.
An authority in the textiles world
Improve your textile skills
Improve your mental health and mindfulness
Sustainable textiles & fashion expert
Community for educators
Founded by dawn foxall
Inspiring the future of textiles
Textiles is a vibrant, creative subject that connects to every part of life and learning - from science and maths to culture and wellbeing. We’re dedicated to keeping textiles education alive in schools by providing high-quality training, resources, and industry connections. Our research supports curriculum development and careers guidance, helping to shape policy and secure textiles as a vital, future-facing subject. Today, we support teachers and learners across the UK and beyond, championing the creative, cultural, sustainable and technical value of textiles.
Most popular courses
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- In person courses
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"The breadth of information and knowledge was exceptional and I came away with thoughts buzzing around what I want to implement in my setting and how I will use the resources to pass the information on to both colleagues and students. Just brilliant! Thank you."
— Claire Jackson, Verified customer
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Textiles and fashion expert
Meet our founder Dawn Foxall
With a lifelong passion for fashion and textiles, Dawn Foxall has dedicated her career to inspiring creativity in others. Her experience spans running her own brands Cocky’s Shed and British-made knitwear brand Foxology and leading the ethical label Liv. Alongside this, she has delivered countless workshops and industry-recognised training for educators and makers alike.
Dawn’s mission is to empower the next generation of designers, makers, and educators. Her vision for the Textiles Skills Centre is built on creativity, hands-on learning, and a supportive, inclusive community for all passionate about textiles.
Become a member of our textiles community
Become a Cotton Member today and enjoy your first Tea N’ Chat session free, plus a monthly newsletter packed with textiles tips and news. Ready for more? Upgrade to Linen or Silk for exclusive perks and to support textiles education.