Group Courses
Group Courses for 2025
here in the Workshop
Being in a group environment when learning can often be quite a social and rewarding way to achieve. It is also more cost effective.
As a part of a class, you are able to bounce ideas off each other, share projects, thoughts and opinions. Networking if you will.
In the workshop, space for you to learn is an important factor, the 16 foot long, 5 foot wide bench, is large enough for you to have ample space to spread out and work in comfort.
If you have your own tools, please feel free to bring them along. Nigel will be happy to take a look to ensure they are working optimally and give you any pointers you may need on use.
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Current Group Courses available at Armitage Leather
Saturday 22nd February 2025
Level: Intermediate
The technique and skill value of pouch making cannot be overstated.
It is an excellent, if not vital, introduction to bag and case making.
It teaches the Bag Makers skills such as: Measuring, Pattern Making, Cutting, Stitching, How to add Gussets and Various Seams, Creasing, Dressing and of course, Design.
1 Day – £145
Saturday 22nd March 2025
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Tired of using other people’s templates only to find they don’t work?
Can’t find the template that suits your build?
In this session, we will look in detail at how to create your own templates and make them to any size.
Nigel will take you on a deep dive into the subject and together, you will go into detail about what a template needs for it to be effective and functional.
If you can master a template, you can make anything!
1 Day – £145
Monday 21st - Friday 25th April 2025
5 Day Course
Level: Advanced
Tubs, or Round Boxes are one of the core items in an advanced leatherworkers arsenal.
They are not just items made in leather, they are pieces of furniture which will be handed down through the family.
This course is a fantastic journey into making these beautiful and unique items.
5 Days – £1125
Saturday 31st May 2025
Level: Beginner
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 leather working 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 leatherworking goals.
1 Day – £145
Monday 16th - Friday 20th June 2025
5 Day Course
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Making Bags is a skillset many leatherworkers explore at some point on their journey, either through the desire to make bags or through requests for them.
On this course you will benefit from Nigel’s vast experience in bag making, he has spent many years developing a number of formulas to assist in the design and measuring of bags which will be at the core of this course.
5 Days – £1000
Saturday 26th July 2025
Level: Beginner – Advanced
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.
Both the modern and traditional styles will be covered.
1 Day – £145
Monday 22nd - Friday 26th September 2025
5 Day Course
Level: Intermediate – Advanced
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.
5 Days – £1225
Saturday 25th October 2025
Level: Beginner
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 leather working 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 leatherworking goals.
1 Day – £145
