Beginners Course

With the internet littered with misinformation and incorrect techniques, a foundation course can prevent the development of bad habits and poor practices.
During this course, you will be introduced to the tools of the trade, materials available and suppliers that can be relied upon to provide quality.
You will look in brief and the core skills required to move forward on your journey.
These will include:

.           Tool Selection and Use
.           Design and Template Making
.           Measuring, Marking and Cutting Leather
.           Stitch Marking and Saddle Stitching
.           Edge Preparation and Edge Dressing.

This is an ideal course to take prior to investing in your toolset. You will have an opportunity to try 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.
In addition, you will have a good understanding of how you use them.

This course can be booked as a single or multiple day course.

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 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.

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
During the day, a light lunch is provided of a sandwich, crisps and a chocolate bar.
Tea and coffee are bottomless, the coffee is good and brewed fresh.
If you have any dietary needs, please advise prior to attending.

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 5pm 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 course 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 will 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.