5-day practical leather bag pattern cutting and design course with leather
crafting skillsLearn leather bag design and creation processes with an
introduction to leather crafting. Design bags in 3DSee 1-day Pattern Cutting
(The Basics) course, here.
Join us in our Oxfordshire Workshop (UK) for a week of learning and making.
Learn directly from Leathersmith and London College of Fashion Lecturer, Georgie
Tym as she guides you through designing your own patterns from scratch to create
a whole catalogue of 3D shapes for bags and accessories along with a basic
introduction to leather crafting skills.
Who is this course for?
This 5-day practical bag pattern cutting and introduction to leather craft
course is ideal for all experience levels, from beginners to confident makers. A
perfect introduction into the pattern cutting skills and leather skills you’ll
need to create and design your own bag patterns and leather designs.
Are you looking to:
Start your own bag brand?
Design your own bags?
Understand the bag making process?
Create bags at home to complete your own handmade wardrobe?
Satisfy a general interest into the skills and techniques required to make your
own bags?
Develop a foundation in leather crafting skillsIf you've answered yes to any of
the above, then this is the course for you.
What to expect
Join Georgie to learn the basics of pattern cutting for bags with an
introduction to leather craft. The course includes a foundation knowledge
through to more complex cutting techniques. Looking at 3D shapes and examples
from which you can create multiple shapes and details. Learn all the essential
skills you will need to begin your leather crafting journey.
This is the course for you if you’re ready to turn those bags you’ve been
dreaming up and designing into 3-Dimensional tangible reality.
Within the course, you’ll also be introduced to techniques and materials
suitable for accessories, including sewing on an industrial sewing machine and
stitching leather by hand.
Upon completing the pattern cutting and introduction to leather course you will
take away the knowledge to bring your designs to life. Complete with a set of
paper/ fabric mock-ups which can be kept as your reference sample set and
leather craft samples you will have your very own library of resources to
inspire and generate future ideas.
The course covers:
* Pattern types and shapes suitable for each construction type
* Patterns for details and functionality features
* Professional methods and best practice
* Basic pattern cutting techniques
* Pattern design/ development and sequences
* Hands on involvement and demonstrations.
* Hand stitching leather and other materials
* Machine stitching leather and other materials
* Leather tools and machinery
* Seam types used in bag and leather constructions
* Leather and other materials discussions
You will receive a certificate upon completion of the course.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
There are no additional costs. Basic materials will be included.The course runs
from 10am – 3.30pm Monday - Friday. There will be a tea/ coffee breaks
throughout and an hour break at lunch. Please note lunch is not provided.The
course will be run from the HOME STUDIO of Hands Of Tym in Banbury, Oxfordshire,
OX16 9DHParking available on the drive or on the street with easy access via the
M40. Banbury train station is a steep 30 min walk. Trains run from both London
Marylebone and Birmingham to Banbury in 50mins. Also well connected to Reading,
Oxford, Leamington Spa to name a few.Maximum class size is 5
CANCELLATION POLICY
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the
course starts
ABOUT GEORGIE AT HANDS OF TYM
During training at Cordwainers, London College of Fashion in 2010 I learnt how
to design, make and manufacture bags professionally. Following a varied career
in Accessories design and development across many roles and international brands
I set up Hands of Tym in 2016. The courses I offer are suitable for all, from
experienced to total novice. Come along to learn something new, and design and
make your own leather bag in a day.