Basic Leatherwork

Course review:

This is an introduction class to give people enough skills and info to start working on their own leatherwork

Leather types, basic tannages and identification/useage
Basic leatherwork tools : what you need and sources of supply
Basic stitches- marking out and awling, saddle, back, butt and box stitches, threads thypes and needles
Cutting, shaving and edge finishing : tools and methods
Dyes and finishes : chemical, acrylics and vegetable
Making a belt, with buckle, slide keeper and edging decoration

You will come away with a finished item

10.30-4.30 £55 includes materials and refreshements but not lunch