Introduction to leather jewellery

City Lit

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In London

£ 199 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Explore a range of techniques and processes in leather jewellery making, including moulding, joining and surface and finishing techniques. By the end of the course you'll be able to construct a bangle or cuff using your own ideas. This course is ideal for complete beginners to jewellery-making, or equally more experienced makers wishing to work with new materials, or anyone needing a refresher.
What previous students loved about the course:
"The thought and preparation behind it. Every week we made something using a different technique. Lots of handouts and resources. Lots of help and attention given to everyone."

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Make a simple cuff and bracelet using a variety of techniques
- Make a pair of earrings
- Make surface-decorated leather samples.
- Identify different types and qualities of leather and how they are used.

Tools and equipment: City Lit supplies basic leather, scalpels, glue, needles, scissors, thread and findings for you to experiment with the techniques taught. However, the materials provided are limited and you will be recommended to source your own special leather or other materials as you progress and wish to realise your own designs. The tutor will give you advice on suppliers.

Through demonstrations, practical work and discussions. You will be taught as a group and helped individually as required. Handouts will accompany demonstrations. The course is structured to manage the work within the class, although you may enjoy trying out your skills at home.

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Course programme

- Learn how to make a simple bracelet or cuff to learn and practise basic leather-working and finishing skills
- You will be introduced to various forms of surface decoration and how to manipulate leather including moulding and joining leather using a variety of techniques
- You will also learn about jewellery findings and leather fixings and how to use them with leather to create necklaces and earrings as well as cuffs and bracelets
- Learn about different types and qualities of leather and how they are used
- You will be encouraged and supported to help turn your ideas into a realistic finished piece.

Additional information

City Lit offer a wide range of short and year-long courses in Jewellery design and making, from beginners to advanced, and for professional development. Have a look at our Summer School programme for July and August 2018. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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