Group Saddle Stitching Course
Attain a higher standard of stitching
Think of your stitching like the frame of a beautiful painting.
When it is done well, it becomes part of the whole. But when done poorly, it stands out and becomes a distraction.
Stitching can let an item down very quickly, equally, it can elevate beyond function alone.
It is not there to just hold your pieces of leather together, it is a statement, a demonstration of skill and in some cases, a signature.Â
On this course you will not only learn how to stitch, but why we stitch a certain way, how that stitching style can be adapted and where it can be applied.
Stitching is a critical part of the construction of any item, doing it well is not optional.
Many, it their early stages find stitching a task, often it is difficult and sometimes painful on the fingers.
Nigel will go into detail about why you encounter those problems and how to elevate them using the correct stitch for the item being made, a good technique and the right tools for the job.
Course Content
During the course you will cover such skills as: Tool Selection, Stitch Marking, Hole Making, Leading and Dragging, Stitching Corners, Back Stitching, Tension, Casting, Pre-Pricking, Modern Stitching, Traditional Stitching, Awl Selection and use.
Who is this course for?
This course is open to all levels of leatherworker.
If you are a complete beginner or an adept, Nigel will improve your stitching.Â
What is included
During the course, all materials, tools and sundries are supplied to enable you to get the most from your day.
There are no additional costs or fees.
If you have a toolset you would like to bring along, please feel free to do so.
Lunch
Lunch will be at 1, no lunch his provided so please bring provisions.Â
Details for local amenities and accommodation can be found in the joining pack once the course is booked.
Tea and coffee are bottomless, the coffee is good and brewed fresh.
All face to face courses take place in the workshop of Armitage Leather, contact details can be found here: Contact
The course runs from 9am to 4pm with a break for lunch at 1.
Cancellation Policy
If you have booked a course and need to cancel, you are able to do so at any point up to 14 days prior to the date booked to be eligible for a full refund.
If you need to cancel within 14 days of the course, no refund will be given but alternative dates may be offered. Should you be unable to attend or have to cancel within 24hours of the course. alternative dates will be offered at a 50% reduction of the original course.
If you do think you will be unable to make it, please let me know as soon as possible.
If, having rescheduled a course you are again unable to attend, prior notice of 14 days or more will enable a refund less 25% administration fee.
If cancelled less than 14 days before the rescheduled course date then no refund will be given. In exceptional circumstances a third course date may be offered at the discretion of Armitage leather.
