The Programme
What do we offer?
We inspire and coach you to create beautiful, heirloom kilts, to wear and cherish.
Our accredited programme offers you the opportunity to become the Master Kilt Tailor you always wanted to be and experience the sheer joy of creating exceptional kilts.
Initially, the programme offers the opportunity to create one bespoke tailored kilt. This can be the start of a staged journey towards being an accredited Master Kilt Tailor or for those who wish to simply experience the joy of creating a special kilt, this can be as far as your journey takes you.
Our accredited programme recognises Master Kilt Tailors who demonstrate excellence in their chosen area of expertise. It is a hallmark of excellence that peers and clients can trust.
There are no minimum requirements to learn to tailor your first kilt. However, a healthy amount of enthusiasm and a willingness to learn would be an advantage.
Applying For The Programme
If you would like to find out more about our kilt making programme, please contact us and we can arrange a meeting to discuss your requirements
Who is the Accredited Programme for?
The programme has been created to serve worldwide students with variations of learning styles whether they wish to create just for the joy or to earn a livelihood through achieving Certification and becoming a Master Kilt Tailor. You can be coached to tailor one kilt or as many you wish.
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If your aspiration is to become a Master Kilt Tailor, you create the required number of kilts which are assessed accordingly. You will receive the Certification which signifies your competence and credibility.
Accredited Programme Content
The 3-Ways:
- The 1st Way: The training videos
- The 2nd Way: The written word
- The 3rd Way: Twice weekly tutorials, submission of the working portfolio of learning at the appropriate times and receive detailed formative and summative assessment from the assessor
Costs
The programme content consists of the three components. Each includes The 3 Ways:
- The Knife Edge Kilt: £2200
- The Historical Box Pleat Kilt: £1400
- The Military Box Pleat Kilt: £1400
For subsequent creations if you want The 3rd Way: £550 each
Certification
To become an accredited Master Kilt Tailor and awarded Certification, you are required to complete 16 kilts (as described below) each with The 3rd Way and internally verified.
There will be the cost of the three components plus The 3rd Way for each of the subsequent 13 kilts.
- The knife edge kilt x 10 (800 hours)
- Pleating to the sett x 2
- Pleating using the tartan and creative imagery using vertical features x 3
- Self-coloured kilt x 1
- Childs or youths kilt x 1
- Tweed Kilt x 1
- Variations for the female form x 2
- The Historical Box Pleat x 1 (50 hours)
- The Military Box Pleat x 1 (90 hours)
- Cleaning, Restoration, and Alteration x 4 (160) hours)
Keeping the past alive for the future
