Introductory Leather Craft Workshop

This is a theoretical and practical introductory group tuition during which you will be taught common, essential leather crafting and basic sewing techniques. You will be taught how to correctly use hand tools, how to hand sew leather and understand the most common finishing techniques used in bag and accessory making. You will learn about different types of leather and understand how to select the correct type of material(s) for your project. You will gain an understanding of the basic aspects of working with leather, such as preparing, marking, cutting, punching, finishing, and hand sewing. You will produce your own samples of work to take home with you. You will receive relevant, useful and informative handouts as well as lists of leather and tool suppliers. This is a professional course delivered by a prototype maker and manufacturer, with the aim of providing an overview and hands-on experience on more common leather working practices.

At the end of the tuition you will have: – Gained an understanding of leather types and tanning methods – Understood what it means to work with different leather types and thicknesses and have the ability to source and select the correct tools and materials for your projects – Gained an understanding in using basic tools for preparing, marking, finishing and cutting leather – Understood and practiced leather craft techniques such as beveling and burnishing techniques – Learnt basic leather hand sewing techniques

WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT? Below is a list of topics covered during the classes: – Understanding leather: overviews on types of leather, tanning, finishings and best use – Understanding how to choose the right materials for your project and the appropriate tools for those materials – Leather preparing, pattern placement and marking on leather – Cutting common shapes using a basic cutting tools – Using leather punches – Understanding the use of skiving – Finishing leather edges: burnishing – To learn basic leather hand sewing techniques – To understand the tools and materials used in saddle stitching – Prototyping and manufacturing leather goods: mentions of different working methods, machines and tools

IMPORTANT TO KNOW: We will always try to cover as much on the syllabus as possible and depending on your ability and previous experience, we might not be able to complete the program or we might instead be able to teach you additional techniques relating to the above listed topics, such as: – Understanding fittings, closure types, fastening techniques and tools: sam browns, magnets, pop buttons, eyelets, etc

This tuition will require up to 6 hours to complete but depending on the number of attendees, the ability of participants and the group’s pace, the syllabus may be covered in a shorter time frame.

This course is suitable for total beginners, beginners with some experience and intermediate.
PLEASE NOTE: This tuition will require up to6 hours to complete but depending on the number of attendees, the ability of participants and the group’s pace, the syllabus may be covered in a shorter time frame