Belt Making

A belt is often underrated and seen as a simple item to make, it is after all just a strip of leather with a buckle on, right?
Not quite, there are skills and techniques that need to be learnt in order that a high quality, durable and good looking belt can be made.
In recent years, a high command of an awl was needed to make a good quality belt, if not skilled, the worker had to rely on other options like rivets.
Today, with modern tools such as stitching irons, belt making has become more achievable for more people.
The techniques taught here in the workshop are still traditional, but have a modern slant thanks to these tools.
Awl work can be covered for those more adept and looking to follow a more traditional path.

Course Content
During this course you with learn to measure a belt, complete a design and pattern from which you will make a set of templates. Using these Template you will then Cut, Punch, Stitch Mark, Crease, Bevel, Slick, Edge Dress and Stitch your belt.
Only the finest English bridle leather and hand forged hardware will be used to make your belt.
You will not be taught a student version of a belt but how to make a belt the same way they are for customers.
For the more adept, different skills can be looked at such as, Lining, Raising or Bolstering, Lapping and Fancy Stitching,

Who is this course for?
This is an ideal course for the beginner and adept alike, a simple belt can be achieved by someone starting out in just a day. However, should you already be well into your leatherworking journey a course covering the more complex techniques would be ideal.

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.