Professional leather craft course: Leather, Techniques, Tools - Module 1/10
Description
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: MODULE 1 – LEATHER SKILLS, CRAFTING TECHNIQUES AND HAND WORKING TOOLS – This is the first module of a series designed to provide thorough, professional training in leatherworking and accessory making. Each module has been carefully designed to equip individuals with key skills for starting a career in this sector, broadening their industry knowledge, or embarking on their own journey with solid foundational skills. During the lesson, you will learn how to proficiently handle a variety of essential hand tools and how to distinguish leather types and understand their suitability for specific projects and techniques. You will gain insights into the technical aspects of leatherworking, including preparation, marking, cutting, gluing, reinforcing, skiving, debossing, and more. You will receive valuable handouts, curated lists of leather and tool suppliers for ongoing reference, and create personalised samples for your own reference. SUMMARY OF TOPICS COVERED IN THE CLASS: -Leather types, tanning, finishings, and best uses -Leather preparation, pattern placement, and leather marking -Leather cutting, beveling, and creasing -Leather gluing and reinforcing -Leather skiving -Tool sharpening BY THE END OF THE TUITION, YOU WILL HAVE: -Worked with a variety of tools and various leathers, creating a catalogue of samples to take home -Gained a comprehensive understanding of leather types and the ability to select the correct material for your project -Developed confidence in utilising a wide range of specific tools for leather preparation, marking, finishing, cutting, and more -Acquired an understanding of working with diverse leather types and thicknesses, with the ability to source and select appropriate tools for the specific material you intend to use -Obtained a thorough understanding of the differences and best uses of reinforcements, stiffeners, and stabilisers This tuition will require up to 7 hours to complete. We aim to provide customised and high-quality tuition services, and by limiting the class size to 6 students, we can focus on each participant’s needs. 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. For example, in the case of three attendees, the programme could be covered in approximately 5 hours.
What's included in the price?
Course material included (worth £30)
Duration
7 hours
Cancellation policy
Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts
Maker
The London Leather Workshopis a design, prototyping and manufacturing studio founded by Italian designers and makers Sara Battiston and Melissa Bruscoli. With 20 years of experience in the fashion and accessory industry Sara and Melissa work with both local and international customers ranging from start-ups to established brands. Their studio is able to offer a range of services from design consultancy to product development and from prototyping to manufacturing of handbags, accessories and soft furnishings. Their practical classes will teach you the fundamental techniques of working with leather or vegan leather, how to sew these materials to a professional standard and how to create customised goods. The theoretical classes will provide you with the foundation for designing bags and accessories as well as insights and essential information about the industry.
