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Advanced Leather bag making Course
Advanced Leather Making Course (Two Days / Weekend)
This Advanced Leather Making Course is designed for individuals with a foundational understanding of leather crafting who are looking to enhance their skills and tackle more complex projects. Over two days, you will dive deep into advanced techniques, working with premium materials to create high-quality leather goods that showcase your craftsmanship.
Wrapping Up
By the end of the course, you'll have completed an advanced leather project that reflects your style and skill. Whether it's a luxury leather bag, a detailed wallet, or a complex accessory, your creation will be a testament to your craftsmanship. You'll also leave with the confidence and knowledge to tackle more challenging leather projects in the future, equipped with advanced skills in cutting, stitching, hardware application, and finishing.
This course is perfect for dedicated leather crafters looking to take their skills to the next level, offering a deeper understanding of materials, tools, and techniques over an immersive weekend experience

Advanced Leather bag making Course

£400.00Price

  • Day 1: Advanced Techniques and Project Planning

    Morning Session: Mastering Precision and Advanced Techniques

    • Tool Mastery and Leather Selection:

      • Begin by revisiting the key tools used in leatherworking, focusing on precision and refinement for advanced projects.
      • Explore different types of premium leather, including full-grain, bridle, and exotic leathers, understanding their unique qualities and choosing the best leather for your project.

    • Complex Cutting and Skiving:

      • Learn to execute complex cutting techniques for intricate patterns and designs.
      • Introduction to skiving, thinning leather edges for folding, creating sharper, more elegant edges and reducing bulk in your finished pieces.

    • Advanced Edge Finishing:

      • Practice multi-step edge finishing, including burnishing with different materials (beeswax, gum tragacanth) and edge dyeing for a smooth, professional look.

    Afternoon Session: Designing and Pattern Making

    • Designing Your Project:

      • Begin designing your advanced leather project (options may include a leather bag, wallet, satchel, or tech accessories).
      • Learn how to create custom patterns from scratch or modify existing ones to suit your desired style.

    • Pattern Transfer and Leather Cutting:

      • Transfer your design onto leather and precisely cut out each component, ensuring accuracy and clean lines.

    • Assembling and Reinforcing Components:

      • Learn how to prepare your pieces for stitching, reinforcing high-stress areas with proper techniques such as riveting, double-stitching, and using stronger thread.

    Day 2: Constructing and Finishing Your Leather Project

    Morning Session: Advanced Stitching and Assembly

    • Stitching Techniques: Hand and Machine:

      • Dive deeper into saddle stitching for durability, incorporating decorative techniques like contrasting stitching or stitching with multiple layers of leather.
      • Option to explore machine stitching for more complex or larger projects.

    • Creating Gussets, Pockets, and Compartments:

      • Learn how to construct and attach gussets, add pockets, and compartments for functional yet stylish details.

    • Setting Hardware:

      • Set metal hardware such as zippers, buckles, and snaps, ensuring they align perfectly and enhance the overall design.

    Afternoon Session: Final Assembly and Finishing Touches

    • Assembling Your Project:

      • Complete the assembly of your project, carefully stitching or riveting the final components together.
      • Learn how to create and attach straps, handles, or closures depending on your design, ensuring a clean, functional finish.

    • Advanced Leather Care and Conditioning:

      • Condition your leather with advanced techniques to protect it and give it a lasting, premium finish.
      • Discuss the long-term care of leather, including how to maintain and restore its appearance as it ages.

    • Personalization:

      • Personalize your project with stamping, embossing, or engraving, adding initials, logos, or custom designs for a unique, bespoke touch.
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