Course Description
Our full training course at Edinburgh Kiltmakers Academy (EKA) is designed to take you from a passionate beginner to a confident, qualified kiltmaker.
You'll learn in small group sessions, one day per week, supported by weekly homework assignments to build your skills and confidence in hand-sewn kiltmaking.
What You’ll Learn
Over the 26 weeks you'll create 6 kilts using different tartans and tweeds with varying pleating styles and difficulties, supervised by our highly experienced tutors.
Teaching Days
Classes run once per week in Edinburgh. You can choose from the following days (subject to availability):
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday.
Please include your preferred teaching day in your application. Keep in mind that an additional 15 to 30 hours of homework is required each week alongside classroom learning.
Who It’s For
The Full Kiltmaking course requires students to be confident in their hand-sewing abilities and our students come from a variety of backgrounds including:
- Textile or fashion graduates
- Skilled sewers looking to start a new career
After The Course
For those who wish to take their skills further, we offer an optional 52 week/12 kilt practical placement with Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers. You will gain real-world, supervised experience making kilts for GNK. This is ideal for those pursuing a professional career in kiltmaking.
The Application Process
Stage 1: Complete the online application form
Stage 2: You will be invited to an Application Appointment on a one-to one or small group basis. This will take a couple of hours and involves an information interview where you can learn more about the course and EKA and ask questions. A short sewing skills test will be conducted.
Stage 3: We will be in touch to discuss your potential place on the course. At this stage, we'll go over the deposit and available payment plans in more detail. A deposit will be required to confirm and secure your place on the Full Course.
