Beginners Course
A Full Day In The Workshop One To One With Nigel Learning The Core Skills
Are you intrigued by the art of leatherworking? Whether you’re a complete beginner or have dabbled in leathercraft before, Armitage Leather’s Beginners Leatherworking Course is the perfect starting point for your journey into this timeless craft.
Led by experienced artisans, our hands-on course will teach you the fundamentals of working with leather, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to create beautiful and functional leather goods.
You will look in brief and the core skills required to move forward on your journey.
These will include:
. Tool Selection and Use
. Leather Selection
. Design and Template Making
. Measuring, Marking and Cutting Leather
. Stitch Marking and Saddle Stitching
. Edge Preparation and Edge Dressing
Armitage Leather’s Beginner Group Leatherworking Course is an ideal course to take prior to investing in your toolset. Moreover, you will use many of the tools available on the market today to give you a balanced and informed opinion of which tools to buy and what suits you best. Additionally, you will have a good understanding of how to use them effectively.
Who is this course for?
This is a foundation course intended to plainly set out clear working practices, good habits, appropriate tool use, and correct skills.
It is designed for those just starting out or early in their leatherworking journey.
With the knowledge that you are getting the correct advice that suits what you are trying to achieve, this course is the ideal first step in achieving your leatherwork goals.
What is included:
During your day, all materials, tools, and sundries are supplied to enable you to get the most from your day.
There are no additional costs or fees.
Lunch:
Lunch will be at 12:30; no lunch is provided, so please bring provisions.
Furthermore, details for local amenities and accommodation can be found in the joining pack once the course is booked.
Additionally, tea and coffee are bottomless, and 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 9 am to 4 pm with a break for lunch at 12:30.”
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.
