Leather Courses

www.historicsupplies@yahoo.co.uk

Tel. 01785 243637

 

Leather Courses 2009/10

If you are a complete beginner or want to improve your skills
and learn some of the secrets
of leatherwork there is something
here for you.

I have been a designer and leatherworker for over 20 years, our courses are small, personal, relaxed but above all, fun.

 
 

Where are we?

You will be made very welcome at
our studio at
The leather shop,
The Bothies Craft Village
Shugborough Historic Estate,
Milford,
Staffordshire.
ST17 0XB
Tel. 01785 243637
 
We limit our courses to a maximum of
4 people. Ideal for families.

 

We offer day and evening
block courses to suit you.

Courses now running
See Below

 

 
All courses are available on any day and date as long as they are not already booked.
Courses
Content
Dates
Introduction to Leatherwork
 You will learn about leather and how to use it, tools and how to use them, Dyes, polishes and fittings, simple pattern making, gluing and stitching and hopefully at the end of the day walk away with a completed project.
Any date
Bags, Pouches and Belts

A general leather course on the basic techniques of the leather workers trade including a project to finish by the end of the day.

Any date
The art of Boiled Leather

You will learn a little about the history and technique of boiled leatherwork and hopefully walk away at the end of the day with a finished item.

Any date
Leather Decoration
 The techniques of Stamp work, carving, painting, gilding and aplique work. Any date
Medieval Journals
 You will learn about history, structure, paper, stitching and leave with your medieval style slip book and lots of experience. Any date
Sports Leatherwork for Archers, Field Gunners or the Great American West. If you have always wanted a bespoke Quiver, Gun bag or American holster this is the course for you.
two day course
Bespoke courses
 We can tailor courses for most people, call us with your requirements. Any date
Day or Evening Courses.
6 and 12 session duration,
Two and a half hour duration

A solid groundwork in the making of leather goods of all kinds.

6 week course- £85.00
12 week course- £150.00

Any day or evening to suit you between
11.00am until 9.30pm Two and a half hour duration
Courses now running
 

 

All our courses run from 10.00am through to 5.00pm or later if needed. with a break for lunch.
Tea and coffee provided throughout the day.
All our day courses cost £75.00 per person.
(Our two day Sports course will cost £140.00 plus leather costs at trade).
Our evening courses cost £85.00 for a 6 session course and £150.00 for 12 sessions.
plus leather costs at trade.

 
 

 

To attend any of our courses a 50% deposit will be needed with the balance paid on arrival.
You can pay by cash, cheque or through paypal.
Accommodation lists can be provided on request.
To book a course or if you need more information then please call or e-mail us
Look forward to see you all.

Telephone 01785 243637
e-mail historicsupplies@yahoo.co.uk