Textile Academy

Manufacturing in the UK is growing and textiles is no exception. At Keighley College, we are building on the resurgence of the textile industry with our Textile Academy, where we offer a range of courses from industry specific Apprenticeships such as Sewing Machinists to Beginner’s Dressmaking anyone who has been inspired by The Great British Sewing Bee.

Based in the heart of the Textile Industry, The Textile Academy at Keighley College has strong links with local manufacturers, a growing reputation for excellence and a range of courses to suit all tastes. Whether you are at school, looking to develop a career in the growing industry or a beginner just wanting to make yourself a skirt and give dressmaking a try, we will have a course to suit you.

We have a number of highly skilled teachers, passionate about textiles and the industry they all work in.

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textiles@keighleycollege.ac.uk

Apprenticeships

Textile Academy at Keighley College