This course is perfect for those who live a bit away and fancy a working holiday or those who just want to make a traditional kilt for a loved one. However, more often than not this is the start of your kiltmaking journey.

The course is

Monday to Friday 10am – 4 pm in our Leith workrooms.

You will have the weekends free to discover our beautiful city. 

During the two weeks you will make one full traditional handsewn kilt under the complete supervision of a time served expert kiltmaker.

Course Description

• You will enjoy learning the wonderful and exciting history of kilts and tartan.
• Be able to understand the complexities of tartan the textile.
• How to take measurements of all shapes and sizes.
• How to set up different tartans.
• All the different hand sewing techniques.
• Then you will hand sew the entire kilt under the supervision of an expert kiltmaker

The cost of this course is £1050 (including VAT)

This includes all of your sewing equipment, our workbook and the tartan of your choice

There are a lot of places for accommodation, from Airbnb to Top Hotels to choose from.

Please contact Nikki for more information and to book a spot: nikki@scotclans.com