72 Courses in London

– 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.

– 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.

Francesca Wyllie (BA Hons Fine Art) has an amazing north-facing art studio at El Retiro in Andalucia, which was purpose-built to accommodate painting groups. Bespoke painting and sculpture workshops can be arranged or Francesca can travel locally to guide you in your own studios or locations.

The Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing is internationally recognised qualification. Successful completion will enable you to register as a Dental Care Professional with the General Dental Council (GDC) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dental Nursing Diploma with National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) is an internationally recognised qualification that will allow you to work as a Dental Nurse in hospitals, NHS and private dental practices. Successful completion of Dental Nursing Diploma course will enable you to register as a Dental Care Professional with the General Dental Council (GDC) and practice as a qualified Dental Nurse. Dental Nursing is more than just a job, it’s a profession that allows you to make a real difference in people’s lives. Being a Dental Nurse can be an exciting and fulfilling career that allows you to make a positive impact on people’s lives while enjoying a variety of work and opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll get to work with an amazing dental team and get to know patients, helping them to feel at ease and comfortable during their visit. You’ll be the one behind the scene making sure everything runs smoothly, and you’ll be the one that patients will turn to for assistance. You’ll also get to be a part of the latest advancements in dental technology and treatment. And on top of all that, you get to have a flexible schedule and a good earning potential, with the potential to advance in your career. All in all, being a dental nurse is one of the most exciting and fulfilling career that you can have, and you’ll get to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a real difference in the lives of others. Join a profession that is in demand, fulfilling and financially rewarding. Our dental nursing course will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in a field that is growing in popularity. The course is delivered by Team of Dental Professionals  who are examiners, dentists and experienced Dental tutors with years of experience in teaching Dentistry. Dental Nurses are involved in a wide range of procedures, from routine check-ups to complex surgeries, which can make the job interesting and varied. Patient-centered care: Dental Nurses have a direct impact on the patient’s experience and can make a positive difference in people’s lives by providing them with quality care. Professional development: Dental Nurses have the opportunity to continue their education and expand their skills, leading to advancement and new opportunities in the field. Study mode – hybrid/blended mode of study that combines traditional class-based tuition with virtual/livestream learning No previous experience required – we will teach you from A to Z. Do you need a job? Yes, you will have 3 months’ time from the start of your course to find a placement. The Academy provides a list of Private and NHS Dental Surgeries, who are regularly contacting us when looking for more Trainee Dental Nurses, so you can contact them directly as a registered student at the Academy. This is a paid job, unless you would like to work voluntary for personal reasons. We also provide a reference letter to the employer in case you need it. The course is ideal for you if: * You are looking for a qualification that leads to employment * You intend to participate within dentistry and make a positive contribution to the dental health * You wish to learn how to maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, health & safety * You enjoy interacting with multidisciplinary team and different people The curriculum is based on the GDC (General Dental Council) registration requirements for dental nurses.  It sets out the knowledge, skills and behavioural requirements that should be developed and demonstrated.  These are set out in terms of professional competencies, with the assessment method clearly outlined (e.g. how the skills and knowledge will be assessed in the final examinations – via written questions such as multiple choice (MCQ) or extended matching questions (EMQ) or via Objective Structured Clinical Examinations – OSCEs). We are proud to announce that our Dental Nursing students has the highest examination pass rate in OSCE examinations! Free services– workshops, mock exams, eRoE marking and internal moderation. Why join London Waterloo Academy? We are truly proud of what we have already accomplished. Academy has been operating since 2009 with a long list of graduates and successful Dental Professionals. We are continually striving to provide high quality tuition,  and by listening to our learners, we are able to make studying at London Waterloo Academy easy and comfortable, which helps our learners to be confident and successful. This is what we can offer to our students. * Top Dental Nursing course provider * We are regularly contacted by Dental Surgeries to recruit our learners for Trainee Dental Nurse position * 98% exam pass rate * Small groups designed to keep high quality of tuition and progress * Individual support all the way to graduation * Earn while you learn * Interactive lessons (visual, practical, activities, games, social events) * We offer flexible payment plan at no extra charge on top of the instalments * We are recognised and consistently approached by private surgeries that are well acquainted with our high teaching standards. These surgeries actively seek out our candidates to fill Trainee Dental Nurse vacancies * On completion you will hold National Dental Nursing Diploma (NEBDN) and become General Dental Council (GDC) registered Dental Nurse * Regular feedback on progress * We have a community feel where each individual values and respects one another. This may be the reason why our graduates, even those who have completed the course many years ago, continue to come back not only for a chat and a cuppa, but also to share personal issues, tell us of their experience and success stories, among many other reasons. * Central London – Waterloo/Southwark How will you learn? The course is based on 1 year part time (once a week, 2 hours) class based studies and a minimum of 16 hours per week practical experience, which involves working at a dental surgery.  This is a paid job, unless you would like to work voluntary for personal reasons. LWA will also provide a Reference letter to the employee in case if learner finds a job independently. Earn while you learn could be another benefit for doing this course. We provide a list of Private Surgeries who have been working with us for the last 10 years and looking for more Trainee Dental Nurses so learners can contact them as a registered student at the Academy. Working together – Starting a new career isn’t easy and often it can seem like a lonely and impossible process. Our Dental Department always behind each learner, supporting every step of the way, we give you all the tools, skills and assistance you need to succeed. Our success, built on the success of our students and a long list of graduates with successful stories. What Can You Expect to Earn as a Dental Nurse? Compared to other caring professions, Dental Nursing is well paid and offers plenty of opportunity for continued training and development. This is great for those looking on a the long-term plan for their career and those who wish to work their way up the ladder through continued learning, experience & hard work. Trainee Dental Nurse salary for standard working week will be around £23,000 per annum. Average wage for a qualified Dental Nurses between £40,417 to £42,350 p.a. Any workshops or exam preparation? Academy offers 4 revision and mock test sessions prior  to the written examination and 3 hour preparation session for OSCE’s examination. When are the exams? There are two exams: 1. Multiple choice theory exam – November and March 2. Practical exam – January and June. Please click here [https://www.nebdn.org/app/uploads/2019/05/Diploma-2019-21-Exam-Schedule-V1.pdf] for more information Record of Experience (eROE) To be eligible to sit your first exam, you have to complete your electronic Record of Experience (ROE). The ROE has to be submitted to your tutor by 31st Jan for March exam, and 31st August for November exam. Please click here [https://www.nebdn.org/eroe-witness-training/] for more information

– LEATHER GOODS MAKING CLASS – INTRODUCTION TO LEATHER CRAFT: MAKE YOUR OWN SMALL LEATHER ITEMS ONE TEACHER, SIX STUDENTS WERE? AT OUR STUDIOhttps://www.thelondonleatherworkshop.com/contact-us/ WHEN? PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATE THROUGH THE BUTTON BELOW COST ONE MEETING OF 3 HOURS £83 COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED (WORTH £15) LEVEL: BEGINNERS AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME PREVIOUS SEWING EXPERIENCE LEARN HOW TO MAKE SIMPLE LEATHER ITEMS: 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 ONE OR MORE SIMPLE LEATHER ITEMS 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 MAKE AS MANY CUSTOMISED LEATHER ITEMS AS YOU CAN, CHOOSING BETWEEN A SELECTION OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF GOODS SUCH AS KEY RINGS, GLASSES CASES, CARD HOLDERS, BRACELETS 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 PREPARE, MARK, CUT, EDGE FINISH 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 – 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 – UNDERSTOOD AND PRACTICED LEATHER CRAFT TECHNIQUES SUCH AS BEVELING AND BURNISHING TECHNIQUES – REALISED YOU OWN SMALL, SIMPLE LEATHER ITEM(S) 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 3 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.

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

– 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 £160.00 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.

– LEATHER SEWING CLASS – INTRODUCTION ON HOW TO SEW LEATHER WITH INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES – BEGINNERS – ONE TEACHER, FOUR STUDENTS WERE? AT OUR STUDIOhttps://www.thelondonleatherworkshop.com/contact-us/ WHEN? PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATE(S) THROUGH THE BUTTON BELOW COST 6 HOURS – £170 COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED (WORTH £20) LEVEL: COMPLETE BEGINNERS AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE LEARN HOW TO SEW LEATHER WITH A SEWING MACHINE: WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT? THIS IS A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTORY ONE TO FOUR TUITION DURING WHICH YOU WILL BE TAUGHT THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF SEWING LEATHER AND SOME OF THE BASIC CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES USED IN BAG AND ACCESSORY MAKING. AT THE END OF THE TUITION YOU WILL HAVE GAINED CONFIDENCE IN SEWING LEATHER WITH INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES AND HAVE THE SKILLS TO REALISE SOME SIMPLE ITEMS INDEPENDENTLY. YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT COMMON SEWING PROBLEMS AND HOW TO MANAGE CHALLENGES SUCH AS STRAIGHT LINES, CURVES AND MULTIPLE LAYERS OF LEATHER. THROUGH THE LESSON YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE SOME BASIC TRAINING ON HOW TO MARK, CUT AND GLUE LEATHER.  YOU WILL PRODUCE YOUR OWN SAMPLES OF WORK TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU. AS THIS IS A SMALL GROUP TUITION, THE EXPERIENCE WILL BE CUSTOMISED TO YOUR ABILITY.   WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT? BELOW IS A LIST OF TOPICS COVERED DURING THE CLASSES: – INDUSTRIAL MACHINES: DIFFERENCES AND MAIN FEATURES – TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SEWING MACHINE FOR A SPECIFIC TYPE OF MATERIAL OR CONSTRUCTION – TO OPERATE A LOCK STITCH WALKING FOOT MACHINE – TO THREAD INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES – TO UNDERSTAND THREAD TYPES AND NEEDLE SIZES – TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT TENSION IN YOUR SEWING – TO LEARN HOW TO CORRECTLY SEW LEATHER WITH A SEWING MACHINE AND HOW THIS DIFFERS FROM SEWING OTHER MATERIALS – TO LEARN HOW TO SEW STRAIGHT LINES, CURVES AND PARALLEL LINES – TO PRODUCE A RANGE OF BASIC SEAMS AND SEAM FINISHES   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. INCLUDED IN THE COURSE: ON THE DAY YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH USEFUL HANDOUTS TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU WHICH CONTAIN: – AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE PROVIDING CRUCIAL INFORMATION OF SEWING MACHINE TYPES AND COMPONENTS – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING ESSENTIAL KEY WORDS RELATED TO THE TOPICS OF THE LESSON – A GLOSSARY CONTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT NEEDLE AND THREAD TYPES WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS AND BEGINNERS WITH SOME VERY BASIC EXPERIENCE IN MACHINE SEWING (EITHER WITH INDUSTRIAL OR DOMESTIC MACHINES). 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.

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