34 FITT courses in London

A course for those lacking a property-specific education or requiring a broader perspective. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT WHO COULD BENEFIT?   A 2-day dynamic course providing a solid knowledge foundation explaining the property industry. The course is for those who work with property clients or those who work in property and lack formalised property training or have a one-sided background. This course is available in-house on demand. The on-line course suits those new to property as well as those who have worked in the industry for many years looking to dot the is and cross the ts, as well as broaden their knowledge base and understanding. We have taught across the ranges of age and seniority. A senior practitioner teaches from their real-life experience using captivating examples and anecdotes. We bring theory to life! A shorter, more general curriculum of just 1  day is available (see Introduction to Property). Both courses are available to be taught in-house as well. Trainer: Kaushik Shah -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODULES UNDERSTANDING PROPERTY (2 DAY COURSE) This course provide a captivating overview of the property industry and teaches foundation knowledge in just 2 days. We tackle lots of jargon along the way in a very engaging manner. This course provides a solid grounding in a great many aspects of the real estate industry. Day 1 provides foundation and leasing knowledge. We look at how companies design, build and lease-up, what drives trends and property cycles, and how things are changing within the industry. In day 2 we concentrate on the investment side and look at how companies finance, service, value and invest in real estate as well as the how and why of companies and individuals investing in certain types. We also delve into how residential, retail, offices, industrial and other asset types differ, including across countries. The course explains the lettings and investment aspects, how it all fits together and how things work. All is explained in context with lots of examples so delegates can relate it to their own job. This course enables you to understand what your colleagues and clients do, what they want and the jargon they use. Real-life case studies on both days tie everything back together. See below for a brief overview of content. For full course content click the ‘see content’ button below Day 1: Foundation & leasing knowledge • Property needs occupiers to thrive • Asset types • Insight into real market drivers & dynamics • Asset-specific considerations • Traditional property job roles demystified • The Property Industry is Changing • ESG – Overview, frameworks, tools, regulation, overlaps & jargon • Property Jargon • The letting process • How lease events differ by property type • Case Study Day 2: real estate investment • How letting income translates into investment value • Valuations explained • Investment Jargon • Understanding Investors • Where does property fit in as an investment amongst other asset classes? • Why invest in property? • Routes to CRE investment – investment options and fund names unpicked • Risks • Investment fund structuring • Case study To book this course or enquire about the next course date, please email kaushik@propertyoverview.co.uk or fill in our booking form Next Date Available: Tue 18 + Wed 19 June 2024 | Location: London or on-line IN-HOUSE COURSE ‘INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY’ Tailor-made foundation knowledge course for those working in property or with property clients. The course is designed by a senior practitioner with hands-on experience who understands what clients want. An extensive selection of course modules exist (check out the content of the 2-day course) and content can be created, added to or abbreviated as required, or worked around your business product. See content [https://www.propertyoverview.co.uk/training_courses/understanding-property-course/#] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRICING FIND THE BEST PRICE.   Property Overview offers competitively priced on-line training courses with unique practitioner-led content. Applied, relevant content leads to greater impact and value-for-money. Pricing below is shown for on-line public courses for individual bookings, and for on-line in-house courses. For bookings of 4 or more staff an in-house course is recommended, also as the content can be tailored around your needs and your products or services. To book one or two individual places please fill in the booking form, otherwise email kaushik@propertyoverview.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNDERSTANDING PROPERTY (2 DAY COURSE) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- £1,150 + VAT • Per Person at a public course + UK VAT where applicable • Course also available to be taught in-house • Prices upon application for courses taught abroad face-to-face. • Available as on-line course across the world at no extra cost. IN-HOUSE COURSE ‘INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY’ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- £3,025 FOR 8 HRS, £4,240 FOR 1.5 DAYS £5,335 FOR 2 DAYS • UK VAT @ 20% where applicable • Includes up to 6 attendees, surcharge at £60 per day or £62.5 per 1.5 days per additional attendee + VAT • Modules can run across several days on-line, fitting into diaries better • Prices upon application for f2f courses taught abroad

– LEATHER GOODS MAKING CLASS – LEATHER CRAFT WORKSHOP: MAKE YOUR OWN HAND SEWN LEATHER ITEM ONE TEACHER, SIX STUDENTS WHERE? AT OUR STUDIOhttps://www.thelondonleatherworkshop.com/contact-us/ WHEN? PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATE THROUGH THE BUTTON BELOW COST ONE MEETING OF 6 HOURS £125.00 COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED (WORTH £20) LEVEL: BEGINNERS AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME PREVIOUS SEWING EXPERIENCE LEARN HOW TO MAKE A LEATHER ITEM: WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT? THIS IS A THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL TASTER GROUP TUITION DURING WHICH YOU WILL RECEIVE AN OVERVIEW ON BASIC LEATHER CRAFT SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES AND REALISE YOUR OWN LEATHER ITEM TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU. THE CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE IN OUR LONDON WORKSHOP WHERE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE HOW A LEATHER CRAFT STUDIO IS EQUIPPED AND RECEIVE PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS OF COMMON WORKING METHODS USED IN THE FIELD. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CHOOSE YOUR PROJECT BETWEEN A SELECTION OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF GOODS SUCH AS PASSPORT HOLDERS, GLASSES CASES, PURSES, CARD HOLDERS AND MORE. YOU WILL BE SHOWN DIFFERENT TYPES OF LEATHER AND GET TO UNDERSTAND THEIR MAIN FEATURES. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTRODUCTION ON HOW TO MARK, CUT, EDGE FINISH, HAND SEW LEATHER AND USE SIMPLE FASTENING HARDWARE. YOU WILL RECEIVE RELEVANT, USEFUL AND INFORMATIVE HANDOUTS AS WELL AS LISTS OF LEATHER AND TOOL SUPPLIERS.   AT THE END OF THE TUITION YOU WILL HAVE: – GAINED AN UNDERSTANDING OF LEATHER TYPES AND TANNING METHODS – BEEN INSTRUCTED ON THE USE OF COMMON FASTENINGS AND CLOSURE TECHNIQUES – RECEIVED AN OVERVIEW ON THE CORRECT USE OF TOOLS FOR PREPARING, MARKING, CUTTING AND PUNCHING LEATHER – LEARNED HOW TO SADDLE STITCH LEATHER AND UNDERSTOOD THE DIFFERENT THE TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED IN THE TECHNIQUE – UNDERSTOOD AND PRACTICED LEATHER CRAFT TECHNIQUES SUCH AS BEVELING AND BURNISHING TECHNIQUES – REALISED YOU OWN SMALL, SIMPLE LEATHER ITEM TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE IN LEATHER CRAFTS. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE MEASUREMENTS AND UNDERSTAND VERBAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS.   ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS? IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO BRING? MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED. FEEL FREE TO BRING A NOTEPAD, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE SOME NOTES, WE WILL PROVIDE THE REST. INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH USEFUL HANDOUTS WHICH CONTAIN: – A LIST OF RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS FOR BOTH LEATHER AND FITTINGS (PHYSICALLY IN LONDON AND ONLINE) – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT LEATHER TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS HOW LONG IS THIS TUITION?: THIS TUITION WILL REQUIRE UP TO 6 HOURS TO COMPLETE. WE AIM TO PROVIDE CUSTOMISED AND HIGH-QUALITY TUITION SERVICES AND BY ONLY ALLOWING UP TO 6 STUDENTS AT A TIME, WE ARE ABLE TO FOCUS ON EACH PERSON NEEDS AND INTERESTS. AS EVERY STUDENT HAS A DIFFERENT LEVEL OF ABILITY AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, THIS COURSE MIGHT LEAD SOME STUDENTS TO COMPLETE THE CORE ASPECTS OF THE LESSON IN A SHORTER TIME FRAME THAN OTHERS. STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE THE COURSE EARLY WILL BE WELCOME TO STAY AND USE THE STUDIO FACILITIES TO EXERCISE ON THE TOPICS OF THE LESSON.

A course for those lacking property-specific education or requiring a broader perspective -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT WHO COULD BENEFIT? A 1-day intensive course for those who work in property and lack formalised property-specific training or have a one-sided background as well as those working with real estate sector clients and who are keen to understand them better. Suits those in the UK or abroad. This engaging course provides the big picture, context and fundamentals per topic, based on the insight and experience of a seasoned and approachable real estate practitioner. We deal with all asset types, but the main focus is commercial and alternative property sectors. We drill down where needed. We teach the fundamentals and show how everything fits together, making each attendee comfortable with lots of jargon in one engaging day. We use real examples and anecdotes to bring the theory to life, enabling attendees to relate this to their jobs. We teach theory & practice. We only use knowledgeable, engaging, approachable and energetic trainers. A course attracting rave reviews. A fuller curriculum stretching over 1.5 or 2 days is available (see Understanding Property or you can pick modules from other courses). Both courses are available to be taught in-house as well. Trainers: Kaushik Shah (London), Alan Thompson (Edinburgh) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODULES AN INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY (1 DAY COURSE) Foundation knowledge for those working in property or with property clients at only £630pp (public course). It provides a birds-eye, measured 360° view of the property industry. It explains how it all fits together, what drives it, how things work and who does what. We get you comfortable with key bits of jargon that you are likely to come across day-to-day, related to the letting, management and investment side. Real Estate might be slow but is constantly evolving, and we provide insight into the most important trends including technology. We provide context on how property compares to stocks and bonds as an investment. The real-life case study ties everything back together. Modules in brief are: • Property needs occupiers to thrive: why buy, why rent? • Asset types explained • Insight into real market drivers, market cycles & market dynamics • Sector- and Asset-specific considerations • Technology impacts how property is used, built, let, sold & invested in • The traditional job roles • Property leasing & other jargon • The letting process, lease structures and lease events • The investment process, -styles and -vehicles • Investment-related jargon-busting • Property is slow but constantly evolving • Case study To see detailed course content please click ‘see content’ below. To book please email kaushik@propertyoverview.co.uk or fill in our booking form Next Date Available: Tuesday 4 July 2024 | C. London or online IN-HOUSE COURSE ‘INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY’ Tailor-made foundation knowledge course for those working in property or with property clients. The course is designed by a senior practitioner with hands-on experience who understands what clients want. An extensive selection of course modules exist (check out the content of the 2-day course) and content can be created, added to or abbreviated as required, or worked around your business product. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRICING FIND THE BEST PRICE.   Property Overview offers competitively priced, effective training courses with unique practitioner-led content. Applied, relevant content leads to greater impact and value-for-money. Pricing below is shown for public courses for individual bookings, and for in-house courses. To book one or several individual places on our on-line courses, please fill in our booking form or email kaushik@propertyoverview.co.uk For bookings of 4 or more staff an on-line in-house course is recommended, also as the content can be tailored around your needs and your products or services. This provides value for money and a more effective training course on top. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AN INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY (1 DAY COURSE) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- £630 + VAT • Per Person + 20% VAT • No VAT is chargeable for courses sold to companies abroad • Prices upon application for courses taught abroad. IN-HOUSE COURSE ‘INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY’ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- £3,025 FOR 8 HRS, £4,240 FOR 1.5 DAYS £5,335 FOR 2 DAYS • UK VAT @ 20% where applicable • Includes up to 6 attendees, surcharge at £60 per day or £62.5 per 1.5 days per additional attendee + VAT • Modules can run across several days on-line, fitting into diaries better • Prices upon application for f2f courses taught abroad

Our six week course starts each July and focuses on Men’s pattern drafting, block patterns, figurations, cutting, fitting, remarking and master patterns. Successful students will be awarded a certificate.

The Savile Row Academy Advanced Course in Bespoke Tailoring and Cutting starts each September. The course is a modular programme of advanced study modules including; pattern drafting, cloth cutting, fitting and remarking; Waistcoat making; Trouser making; Coat making. Students will complete one three-piece suit and successful trainees will be awarded a Bespoke Tailor’s Certificate.

DESIGN AND MOCK UP BAGS AND ACCESSORIES – LEARN HOW TO PLAN, DESIGN AND COMMUNICATE YOUR PROJECT – GROUP CLASS: ONE TEACHER, SIX STUDENTS – YOU WILL LEARN: WHAT YOU NEED TO STUDY, RESEARCH, AND UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE INDUSTRY. HOW TO CORRECTLY DESIGN A COLLECTION OF FASHION ACCESSORIES. WHAT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ABOUT YOUR DESIGNS. HOW TO PREPARE A PROJECT FOR PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING. HOW TO CREATE THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOCK-UPS OF YOUR DESIGNS. WHERE: AT OUR SOUTH EAST LONDON STUDIO COURSE LENGTH: TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS / MON-FRI 10 AM-3.30 PM WHEN: PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATE(S) THROUGH THE BUTTON BELOW COST: TESTER CLASS – £1,340 PP (COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED , WORTH £100) NORMAL PRICE – £1,490 PP (COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED , WORTH £100)   LEVEL: COMPLETE BEGINNERS, BEGINNERS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE OF DRAWING AND/OR DESIGNING AND INTERMEDIATE DESIGNERS COURSE DESCRIPTION: BAG AND ACCESSORY DESIGN MASTERCLASS THIS COURSE IS TAILORED FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL PARTICIPANTS, OFFERING A DISTINCTIVE GROUP CLASS FORMAT DESIGNED TO ASSIST ASPIRING DESIGNERS OR THOSE SEEKING GUIDANCE IN BRINGING TO LIFE A PRACTICAL AND VIABLE COLLECTION OF BAGS AND/OR ACCESSORIES. THROUGH THIS COURSE, YOU WILL GAIN A COMPREHENSIVE GRASP OF FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS IN ACCESSORY DESIGN AND WHAT IT REQUIRES TO BECOME A BAG DESIGNER. IT EMPOWERS YOU TO TRANSFORM YOUR CREATIVE CONCEPTS INTO TANGIBLE REALITIES BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION ON THE ESSENTIAL STEPS REQUIRED FOR PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING YOUR COLLECTION. IN ADDITION TO ACQUIRING THE SKILLS TO DESIGN BAGS AND ACCESSORIES ACCURATELY AND UNDERSTANDING WHAT INFORMATION TO CONVEY TO A PROTOTYPE MAKER, THIS COURSE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS OF CONSTRUCTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOCK-UPS FOR YOUR DESIGNS.   WHY THIS COURSE DIFFERS FROM THE TYPICAL ‘ACCESSORY DESIGN’ PROGRAMME THIS COURSE HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY DESIGNED BY A TEAM COMPRISING DESIGNERS, PROTOTYPE MAKERS, AND HANDBAG MANUFACTURERS. IT OFFERS A BLEND OF THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ELEMENTS, PROVIDING YOU WITH THE KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE INDUSTRY TO COMPREHEND AND ACCURATELY TRANSLATE YOUR IDEAS INTO FINISHED PRODUCTS. UNLIKE COURSES THAT SOLELY FOCUS ON CREATING AESTHETICALLY PLEASING DRAWINGS, THIS PROGRAMME EMPHASIZES PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTRICATE AND EXTENSIVE PROCESSES INVOLVED IN DESIGNING A COLLECTION OF HANDBAGS. IT AIMS TO EQUIP YOU WITH THE INSIGHTS NECESSARY TO NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES, ENSURING YOU ARE WELL-PREPARED BEFORE AND DURING THE DESIGN PHASE. BY DOING SO, THE COURSE AIMS TO SAVE YOU TIME, EXPENSE, AND POTENTIAL FRUSTRATION WHEN IT COMES TO PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING YOUR COLLECTION.   WHY WE DEVELOPED A FASHION DESIGN COURSE AFTER YEARS OF DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING COLLECTIONS FOR OUR CLIENTS, WE NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT LACK OF CLEAR INFORMATION ON WHAT IT TRULY TAKES TO BECOME A DESIGNER OF HANDBAGS AND FASHION ACCESSORIES. THIS COURSE IS CRAFTED TO ASSIST BOTH EMERGING AND STRUGGLING DESIGNERS IN DEVELOPING AND ARTICULATING THEIR IDEAS EFFECTIVELY FOR THE PROTOTYPING PHASE. IT ADDRESSES THE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES FACED BY OUR CUSTOMERS, AIMING TO SUPPORT AND STREAMLINE THE CREATIVE PROCESS FOR PROJECT REALIZATION.   WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? THIS COURSE IS TAILORED FOR ASPIRING DESIGNERS SEEKING PROFESSIONAL ADVICE FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS, INDIVIDUALS AT THE BEGINNING OF THEIR DESIGN CAREERS WHO REQUIRE GUIDANCE TO ENHANCE THEIR DESIGN PROCESS, OR THOSE SIMPLY LOOKING TO REFINE THEIR DRAWING TECHNIQUES FOR PERSONAL ENJOYMENT. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY.   WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT? BELOW IS A LIST OF TOPICS COVERED DURING THE CLASSES: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF A BAG DESIGNER BEFORE DESIGNING: UNDERSTANDING AND ANALSING CRUCIAL EXTERNAL ASPECTS THAT WILL INFLUENCE YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS IDEA AND PROFILE: UNDERSTANDING THE TARGET AUDIENCE, MARKET PLACEMENT, PRICING STRATEGY AND MORE. UNDERSTANDING WHAT A MOODBOARD IS AND HOW TO USE IT UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES AND PURPOSES OF ILLUSTRATIONS VS TECHNICAL DRAWINGS UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION AND ITS IMPACT ON YOUR DESIGN OVERVIEW OF THE ANATOMY OF A HANDBAG, LINING AND REINFORCEMENTS UNDERSTANDING THE STRUCTURE OF A COLLECTION: THE USE OF A COLLECTION PLAN LEARNING HOW TO PLAN A BALANCED COLLECTION OF FASHION ACCESSORIES UNDERSTANDING FINISHING OPTIONS FOR YOUR DESIGNS UNDERSTANDING HARDWARE AND ITS IMPACT ON THE COST PRICE OF YOUR COLLECTION OVERVIEW OF LEATHER AND VEGAN LEATHER IDENTIFYING THE RIGHT MATERIALS FOR YOUR COLLECTION LEARNING HOW TO DRAW THREE-DIMENSIONAL BAGS SKETCHING TECHNICAL DRAWINGS GOING THROUGH THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OF THREE DESIGNS DEVELOPING PATTERNS AND REALISING 1 TO 3 THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOCK-UPS OF YOUR COLLECTION PROVIDING TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR COLLECTION TO THE PROTOTYPE MAKER UNDERSTANDING THE PROTOTYPING PROCESS MANUFACTURING YOUR COLLECTION: HOW IT WORKS AND WHAT THE OPTIONS ARE HOW WILL THE CLASS BE TAUGHT? THE CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AT OUR LONDON STUDIO, AND THE LESSONS WILL ALTERNATE BETWEEN THEORETICAL INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICAL EXERCISES. SOME HOMEWORK WILL BE ASSIGNED TO STUDENTS BETWEEN LESSONS.   HOW LONG IS THIS TUITION?: THIS COURSE SPANS TWO WEEKS AND WILL BE CONDUCTED FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY, RUNNING FROM 10 AM TO 3.30 PM, WITH A 30-MINUTE LUNCH BREAK.   INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE ACCESS TO A COLLECTION OF HANDOUTS PROVIDING RELEVANT INFORMATION, USEFUL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT IN CONTINUING YOUR DESIGNING PROCESS INDEPENDENTLY. THE HANDOUTS WILL CONTAIN: – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING ESSENTIAL KEY WORDS RELATED TO THE TOPIC OF THE LESSON – AN ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT TYPE OF BAGS AND BAGS’ FEATURES – AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE ON COMMON HARDWARE USED IN BAGS AND ACCESSORIES – DOCUMENTS ABOUT LEATHER TYPES, FINISHINGS, TANNING PROCESSES – INFORMATION ABOUT PERSPECTIVE AND GUIDES TO BE USED AS REFERENCE TO DEVELOP YOUR DRAWINGS – A LIST OF RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS FOR BOTH LEATHER AND FITTINGS (PHYSICALLY IN LONDON AND ONLINE) – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT LEATHER TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS   WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE MEASUREMENTS AND UNDERSTAND VERBAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS.   ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS? IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO BRING? MATERIALS TO EXERCISE WITH ARE INCLUDED. FEEL FREE TO BRING A NOTEPAD, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE SOME NOTES, WE WILL PROVIDE THE REST.

– LEATHER CRAFT WORKSHOP- INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING LEATHER CRAFT SKILLS ONE TEACHER, SIX STUDENTS WERE? AT OUR LONDON STUDIOhttps://www.thelondonleatherworkshop.com/contact-us/ WHEN? PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATE(S) THROUGH THE BUTTON BELOW COST: ONE MEETING OF 6.5 HOURS £169.50 COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED (WORTH £20) LEVEL: BEGINNERS AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE LEARN LEATHER CRAFT TECHNIQUES: WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT? THIS IS A THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL INTRODUCTORY GROUP TUITION DURING WHICH YOU WILL BE TAUGHT COMMON, ESSENTIAL LEATHER CRAFTING AND BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUES. YOU WILL BE TAUGHT HOW TO CORRECTLY USE HAND TOOLS, HOW TO HAND SEW LEATHER AND UNDERSTAND THE MOST COMMON FINISHING TECHNIQUES USED IN BAG AND ACCESSORY MAKING. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT TYPES OF LEATHER AND UNDERSTAND HOW TO SELECT THE CORRECT TYPE OF MATERIAL(S) FOR YOUR PROJECT. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN OVERVIEW OF THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF WORKING WITH LEATHER AND CONSTRUCTING BAGS AND ACCESSORIES SUCH AS PREPARING, MARKING, CUTTING, GLUING, REINFORCING, DEBOSSING AND MORE. YOU WILL PRODUCE YOUR OWN SAMPLES OF WORK TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU. YOU WILL RECEIVE RELEVANT, USEFUL AND INFORMATIVE HANDOUTS AS WELL AS LISTS OF LEATHER AND TOOL SUPPLIERS. THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL COURSE DELIVERED BY A PROTOTYPE MAKER AND MANUFACTURER, WITH THE AIM OF PROVIDING AN OVERVIEW AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE ON MORE COMMON LEATHER WORKING PRACTICES.   AT THE END OF THE TUITION YOU WILL HAVE: – GAINED AN UNDERSTANDING OF LEATHER TYPES AND TANNING METHODS – UNDERSTOOD WHAT IT MEANS TO WORK WITH DIFFERENT LEATHER TYPES AND THICKNESSES AND HAVE THE ABILITY TO SOURCE AND SELECT THE CORRECT TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR YOUR PROJECTS. – GAINED CONFIDENCE IN USING SPECIFIC TOOLS FOR PREPARING, MARKING, FINISHING AND CUTTING LEATHER. – UNDERSTOOD AND PRACTICED LEATHER CRAFT TECHNIQUES SUCH AS BEVELING AND BURNISHING TECHNIQUES – LEARNT BASIC LEATHER HAND SEWING TECHNIQUES WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT? BELOW IS A LIST OF TOPICS COVERED DURING THE CLASSES: – UNDERSTANDING LEATHER: OVERVIEWS ON TYPES OF LEATHER, TANNING, FINISHINGS AND BEST USE – VEGAN LEATHERS: AN OVERVIEW ON DIFFERENT TYPES AND FEATURES – UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT MATERIALS FOR YOUR PROJECT AND THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR YOUR MATERIALS – LEATHER PREPARING, PATTERN PLACEMENT AND MARKING ON LEATHER – CUTTING COMPLEX SHAPES USING A VARIETY OF TOOLS – USING LEATHER PUNCHES – UNDERSTANDING THE USE OF SKIVING, BEVELING AND GROOVING – FINISHING LEATHER EDGES: PAINTING VS BURNISHING – USING VARIOUS LEATHER GLUES AND TAPES – UNDERSTAND THE USE OF REINFORCEMENTS, FUSINGS AND STABILISERS TO BACK LEATHER – TO LEARN BASIC LEATHER HAND SEWING TECHNIQUES – TO UNDERSTAND THE TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED IN SADDLE STITCHING – PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING LEATHER GOODS: MENTIONS OF DIFFERENT WORKING METHODS, MACHINES AND TOOLS   IMPORTANT TO KNOW: WE WILL ALWAYS TRY TO COVER AS MUCH ON THE SYLLABUS AS POSSIBLE AND DEPENDING ON YOUR ABILITY AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, WE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM OR WE MIGHT INSTEAD BE ABLE TO TEACH YOU ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES RELATING TO THE ABOVE LISTED TOPICS, SUCH AS: – UNDERSTANDING FITTINGS, CLOSURE TYPES, FASTENING TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS: SAM BROWNS, MAGNETS, POP BUTTONS, EYELETS, ETC – SEW AND FINISH SIMPLE ZIPS STYLES, HANDLES AND STRAPS – UNDERSTANDING OPTIONS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOW TO LINE BAGS AND ACCESSORIES INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH USEFUL DIGITAL AND PAPER HANDOUTS WHICH CONTAIN: – A LIST OF TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED DURING THE LESSON(S), INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW THEY ARE USED – A LIST OF RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS FOR BOTH LEATHER AND FITTINGS (PHYSICALLY IN LONDON AND ONLINE) – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT LEATHER TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS, BEGINNERS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE AND INTERMEDIATE. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE MEASUREMENTS AND UNDERSTAND VERBAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS.   ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS? IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO BRING? MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED. FEEL FREE TO BRING A NOTEPAD, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE SOME NOTES, WE WILL PROVIDE THE REST. HOW LONG IS THIS TUITION?: THIS TUITION WILL REQUIRE UP TO 6.5 HOURS TO COMPLETE. WE AIM TO PROVIDE CUSTOMISED AND HIGH QUALITY TUITION SERVICES AND BY ONLY ALLOWING UP TO 6 STUDENTS AT A TIME, WE ARE ABLE TO FOCUS ON EACH PERSON NEEDS AND INTERESTS. AS EVERY STUDENT HAS A DIFFERENT LEVEL OF ABILITY AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, THIS COURSE MIGHT LEAD SOME STUDENTS TO COMPLETE THE CORE ASPECTS OF THE LESSON IN A SHORTER TIME FRAME THAN OTHERS. STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE THE COURSE EARLY WILL BE WELCOME TO STAY AND USE THE STUDIO FACILITIES TO EXERCISE ON THE TOPICS OF THE LESSON.

– BAG MAKING COURSE – MAKE A STITCHLESS LEATHER BAG – GROUP CLASS ONE TEACHER, FIVE STUDENTS WERE? AT OUR LONDON STUDIOhttps://www.thelondonleatherworkshop.com/contact-us/ WHEN? PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATE(S) THROUGH THE BUTTON BELOW COST ONE MEETING OF 7 HOURS £182.00 MATERIALS INCLUDED (WORTH £35.00) LEVEL: COMPLETE BEGINNERS AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME PREVIOUS LEATHER CRAFT EXPERIENCE LEATHER GOODS MAKING COURSE: MAKE A STITCHLESS LEATHER BAG – WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT? THIS IS ONE OF OUR GROUP LEATHER GOODS MAKING COURSES FOR BEGINNERS THAT WE ORGANISE AT OUR LONDON STUDIO. USING BEAUTIFUL VEGETABLE-TANNED LEATHER, BASIC LEATHER TOOLS AND SIMPLE METAL FITTINGS, YOU WILL MAKE A STITCHLESS LEATHER BAG WHILE LEARNING FIVE BASIC LEATHER WORKING TECHNIQUES. YOU WILL CUSTOMISE YOUR BAG BY CHOOSING BETWEEN TWO DESIGNS (SEE PHOTO GALLERY) AND SELECTING YOUR PREFERRED COLOURS OF LEATHER AND FITTINGS. NO SEWING SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED! AT THE END OF THE COURSE, YOU WON’T JUST TAKE HOME A BEAUTIFUL BAG MADE ENTIRELY BY YOU BUT ALSO AN UNDERSTANDING OF WORKING WITH LEATHER AND ESSENTIAL LEATHER TOOLS. WHAT WILL I LEARN? DURING OUR LEATHER GOODS MAKING COURSES, YOU WILL ALWAYS RECEIVE AN INTRODUCTION TO: -DIFFERENT LEATHER TYPES -ESSENTIAL LEATHER TOOLS YOU WILL THEN LEARN THESE 5 BASIC LEATHER WORKING TECHNIQUES: -MARKING LEATHER -CUTTING LEATHER -FOLDING LEATHER -PUNCHING LEATHER -BURNISHING LEATHER IN THE SECOND PART OF THE COURSE, YOU WILL APPLY THE TECHNIQUES LEARNT BY HAND-CUTTING AND ASSEMBLING YOUR BEAUTIFUL BAG USING SCREW STUDS. NO SEWING IS REQUIRED. INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: ALL MATERIALS AND TOOLS ARE SUPPLIED. WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? THIS COURSE ON MAKING A STITCHLESS LEATHER BAG IS SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE MEASUREMENTS AND UNDERSTAND VERBAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL PROVIDED IN ADDITION TO THE COURSE, YOU WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING USEFUL HANDOUTS TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU: – AN INTRODUCTION TO LEATHER TYPES AND FEATURES – A GLOSSARY OF LEATHER CRAFT TOOLS WHICH INCLUDES IMAGES AND HELPFUL DESCRIPTIONS – A LIST OF THE BASIC FITTINGS USED IN HANDBAG MAKING, INCLUDING IMAGES AND DESCRIPTIONS – A LIST OF REPUTABLE SUPPLIERS TO BUY LEATHER AND FITTINGS FROM (IN LONDON AND ONLINE) HOW LONG IS THIS TUITION?: THIS TUITION WILL REQUIRE UP TO 7 HOURS TO COMPLETE. WE AIM TO PROVIDE CUSTOMISED AND HIGH QUALITY TUITION SERVICES AND BY ONLY ALLOWING UP TO 5 STUDENTS AT A TIME, WE ARE ABLE TO FOCUS ON EACH PERSON NEEDS AND INTERESTS. AS EVERY STUDENT HAS A DIFFERENT LEVEL OF ABILITY AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, THIS COURSE MIGHT LEAD SOME STUDENTS TO COMPLETE THE CORE ASPECTS OF THE LESSON IN A SHORTER TIME FRAME THAN OTHERS. STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE THE COURSE EARLY WILL BE WELCOME TO STAY AND USE THE STUDIO FACILITIES TO EXERCISE ON THE TOPICS OF THE LESSON.

MASTERCLASS: LEARN PROFESSIONAL LEATHER CRAFT, SEWING AND LEATHERGOODS CONSTRUCTION SKILLS ONE TEACHER, FIVE STUDENTS KEY FEATURES OF THIS COURSE: – UNDERSTANDING AND WORKING WITH LEATHER – LEARNING LEATHER HAND SEWING – LEARNING LEATHER MACHINE SEWING – REALISING SAMPLES OF BAG FEATURES – REALISING TWO FINISHED LEATHER ITEMS WHERE: AT OUR SOUTH EAST LONDON STUDIO COURSE LENGTH: TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS / MON-FRI 10 AM-3 PM WHEN: PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATE(S) THROUGH THE BUTTON BELOW COST: TESTER CLASS – £1,440 PP (COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED , WORTH £150) NORMAL PRICE – £1,600 PP (COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED , WORTH £150)  LEVEL: BEGINNERS AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME PREVIOUS SEWING EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE A COMPREHENSIVE TWO-WEEK LEATHER CRAFT AND SEWING MASTERCLASS, MERGING THEORY WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPLORE ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES FOR WORKING WITH LEATHER, VEGAN ALTERNATIVES, AND FABRIC. PROFICIENTLY HANDLE HAND TOOLS, MASTER HAND-SEWING, AND OPERATE INDUSTRIAL MACHINES. COVER MATERIAL SELECTION, FINISHING AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS. GAIN INSIGHTS INTO THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF LEATHERWORKING, INCLUDING PREPARATION, MARKING, CUTTING, GLUING, REINFORCING, SKIVING, DEBOSSING, AND MORE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE THOROUGH INSTRUCTION IN PROFESSIONAL SEWING TECHNIQUES ON DIVERSE INDUSTRIAL MACHINES, ALONG WITH SPECIALISED SADDLE STITCHING TRAINING. CREATE PERSONALISED SAMPLES TO ENHANCE PRACTICAL SKILLS. CONCLUDE THE MASTERCLASS WITH THE ABILITY TO CRAFT ENTIRELY HANDMADE SIMPLE LEATHER ITEMS, SHOWCASING ACQUIRED SKILLS IN BOTH MACHINE-STITCHED AND SADDLE-STITCHED STYLES. FACILITATED BY A PROTOTYPE MAKER AND MANUFACTURER, THE COURSE OFFERS A PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY INTO COMMON LEATHERWORKING PRACTICES. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE VALUABLE HANDOUTS AND CURATED LISTS OF LEATHER AND TOOL SUPPLIERS FOR ONGOING REFERENCE.   HERE IS A CONCISE SUMMARY OF THE TOPICS COVERED DURING THE CLASSES: LEATHER, VEGAN LEATHER, AND HAND TOOLS: UNDERSTANDING LEATHER TYPES, TANNING, FINISHINGS AND BEST USE EXPLORING DIFFERENT TYPES OF VEGAN LEATHERS AND THEIR FEATURES COMPARING LEATHER AND VEGAN LEATHER: PROS AND CONS FROM A MANUFACTURER’S PERSPECTIVE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT MATERIALS AND TOOLS FOR PROJECTS LEATHER PREPARATION, PATTERN PLACEMENT AND MARKING CUTTING COMPLEX SHAPES WITH VARIOUS TOOLS USING LEATHER PUNCHES, SKIVING, BEVELING AND CREASING FINISHING LEATHER EDGES: PAINTING VS. BURNISHING UTILISING LEATHER GLUES, TAPES AND REINFORCEMENTS EXPLORATION OF PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING LEATHER GOODS, ENCOMPASSING VARIED WORKING METHODS, MACHINES, AND TOOLS.   MACHINE AND HAND SEWING: UNDERSTANDING INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES AND THEIR DIFFERENCES SELECTING THE RIGHT SEWING MACHINE FOR SPECIFIC MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTIONS OPERATING A LOCK STITCH WALKING FOOT MACHINE THREADING INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES ACHIEVING CORRECT TENSION IN SEWING UNDERSTANDING THREAD TYPES AND NEEDLE SIZES LEARNING TO SEW LEATHER, DISTINGUISHING IT FROM OTHER MATERIALS CORRECTLY SEWING VARIOUS LEATHER TYPES, RANGING FROM THIN TO VERY THICK SEWING STRAIGHT LINES, CURVES AND CREATING PARALLEL SEAMS PRODUCING VARIOUS SEAMS AND SEAM FINISHES BASICS OF SADDLE STITCHING LEATHER AND UNDERSTANDING RELATED TOOLS AND MATERIALS   CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES: SEWING AND FINISHING A SIMPLE ZIP ON LEATHER CUTTING, ASSEMBLING AND SEWING SIMPLE STRAPS/HANDLES INCORPORATING BASIC LINING TYPES IN PROJECTS CONSTRUCTING AND SEWING COMMON GUSSETS COMPREHENDING THE USE OF REINFORCEMENTS AND STABILISERS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN THE CRAFT OF ACCESSORY MAKING   LEATHER GOODS MAKING: CREATING TWO FINALISED LEATHER ITEMS FROM CHOSEN DESIGNS SUCH AS CARD HOLDERS, PURSES, CLUTCHES, GLASS COVERS AND SIMILAR ACCESSORIES.#   BY THE END OF THE TUITION, YOU WILL HAVE: – DEVELOPED CONFIDENCE IN UTILISING SPECIFIC TOOLS FOR LEATHER PREPARATION, MARKING, FINISHING, CUTTING AND FASTENING FITTINGS. – ACQUIRED AN UNDERSTANDING OF WORKING WITH DIVERSE LEATHER TYPES AND THICKNESSES, WITH THE ABILITY TO SOURCE AND SELECT APPROPRIATE TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR YOUR PROJECTS. – MASTERED ESSENTIAL LEATHER SEWING TECHNIQUES, TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON SEWING ISSUES AND HANDLING CHALLENGES SUCH AS CURVES, MULTIPLE LAYERS OF LEATHER AND VARIOUS SURFACE TEXTURES. – LEARNED TO SEW FUNDAMENTAL BAG COMPONENTS LIKE SIMPLE ZIPS, STRAPS, AND GUSSETS, ALONG WITH REINFORCING SPECIFIC AREAS OF A BAG. – BUILT CONFIDENCE IN SEWING WITH BOTH INDUSTRIAL MACHINES AND BY HAND, GAINING THE SKILLS TO INDEPENDENTLY CREATE SIMPLE LEATHER ITEMS. INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH USEFUL PAPER HANDOUTS WHICH CONTAIN: – A LIST OF TOOLS AND MATERIALS USED DURING THE LESSON(S), INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW THEY ARE USED – A LIST OF RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS FOR BOTH LEATHER AND FITTINGS (PHYSICALLY IN LONDON AND ONLINE) – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING ESSENTIAL KEY WORDS RELATED TO THE TOPIC OF THE LESSON – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT LEATHER TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT NEEDLE AND THREAD TYPES   WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS, BEGINNERS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE AND INTERMEDIATE. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO USE MEASUREMENTS AND UNDERSTAND VERBAL AND WRITTEN ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS.   ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS? MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED.   IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO BRING? FEEL FREE TO BRING A NOTEPAD, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE SOME NOTES, WE WILL PROVIDE THE REST.   HOW LONG IS THIS TUITION?: THIS TUITION WILL REQUIRE TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS / 50 HOURS TO BE COMPLETED. WE AIM TO PROVIDE CUSTOMISED AND HIGH QUALITY TUITION SERVICES AND BY ONLY ALLOWING UP TO 5 STUDENTS AT A TIME, WE ARE ABLE TO FOCUS ON EACH PERSON NEEDS AND INTERESTS.   IMPORTANT TO KNOW: WE AIM TO COVER AS MUCH OF THE SYLLABUS AS POSSIBLE. DEPENDING ON YOUR ABILITY AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE, WE MAY NOT COMPLETE THE ENTIRE PROGRAM OR WE MIGHT DELVE INTO ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES RELATED TO THE LISTED TOPICS, INCLUDING: ADVANCED FINISHING TECHNIQUES (PIPING, BINDING, FOLDING) MORE COMPLEX STYLES OF ZIPS UTILISING DIFFERENT MACHINE FEET, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT IN YOUR SEWING EXPLORING VARIOUS FITTINGS, CLOSURE TYPES, FASTENING TECHNIQUES, AND TOOLS (SAM BROWNS, MAGNETS, POP BUTTONS, EYELETS, ETC.) UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE AND APPLICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCES AND REFERENCE NOTES DURING ITEM CONSTRUCTION

This course is great for those looking to enter the world of Barbering whilst fitting training around their existing work schedule. You’ll learn to cut & style utilising the 5 Alan d foundation haircuts before moving onto all the latest Barbering techniques using scissors, scissor-over-comb, beard and moustache trimming, clipper work, shampooing and much more.