Group Box Making Course
Reach a higher level in your craft with box making
This is without doubt one of the more rewarding courses, it’s level of detail is quite intense, but by the same token it is very satisfying.
On this course, you will learn how to design, measure, cut and stitch a full leather box. you will learn about reverse irons, mitred cuts, stitching between fixed points, template making, leading and dragging your irons, leather choice and tool selection.
The level of precision required is high, rather than getting two or three pieces of flexible leather to fit together, you will need to manage 20 pieces for a full box.
The course will cover the correct measuring for both internal and external aspect of boxes, a detail useful when making boxes for a specific purpose.
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You will gain a clear understanding of the required skills and be better equipped to develop independently.
This is not a course for beginners, you will need to have a good command of the saddle stitch and your measuring and cutting will need to be of a high standard.
Course Content
During the course you will cover such skills as: Design, Template Making, Stitch Marking, The correct use and placement of Reverse Irons, Skiving to create Mitre Cuts, Use of an Awl, Box Stitching, Dressing and finishing.
Who is this course for?
This is a complex course requiring a high level of skill. It will be expected that you will be able to proficiently measure and cut leather along with having a reasonable command of the saddle stitch, skiving and use of an awl prior to attending.
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.
This is an intense 5 Day Course
The course will run from Monday 22nd
through to Friday 26th September 2025
The cost of the course is £1225
Accommodation
On the farm is a well-equipped Airbnb run by Alexa and Jordan which can be booked directly through this link: Airbnb and can be recommended.Â
In addition to this, there is the Golden Cup in Yoxall: It has mixed reviews about the food and staff, so I’ll leave that with you.
Finally, there is Poppies Barn just up the road, another Airbnb. It is local to the workshop and has good reviews, again, it can be booked through this link: AirbnbÂ
A wider Google Search will reveal many more options.
Travel
Burton Train Station is 8 miles (16 minuets) from the workshop with Taxi Services running to and from the station.Â
Lichfield Town Centre is 9.5 miles away and Uttoxeter is 11 miles.Â
The recommended way to get to the workshop and by far the easiest is by car. There is not direct bus service to speak of.
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.
