On this relaxed two-day course have fun making a selection of leather slip cases for all your travel essentials. A collection that includes a travel wallet for your passport and tickets; a slip case for your iPad/tablet; a wearable phone case; card holder and key ring. Though working from templates, you will have ample opportunity to influence the look of the finished piece as each one will be handmade by you, ready for your next adventure.

Working alongside you, Jeremy and Carla will demonstrate each step and process, and the traditional hand tools and techniques to complete them. This will include: -

• pattern making
• using a template
• marking out the leather
• cutting out the leather
• marking out for punch holes
• punching stitch holes
• hand stitching
• finishing edges
• riveting & press stud fixing

Included

On this course the tutor will supply most of the materials including: cardboard, leather, thread, needles, wax, rivets, press studs, edge cote

What students need to bring

• comfortable footwear
• Notebook & Pencil

Available to buy

Available from tutor: Extra leather if required

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes). Possible equipment restrictions in tutor abscence.

Morning session: 10am - 1pm including coffee/tea break

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