Join designer maker Kay Avery-Stallion for a 7 week course learning how to make some beautiful long-lasting small leather goods.
During the course you'll learn about recognising different types leathers and how its tanned and processed, talk about the ethics and end-uses of this ancient material, as well as drafting patterns in Manila card. The 3 items you will make are:
A Credit card holder A Passport/Sketchbook pouch A Spectacle case
By the end of the course you will have learnt how to cut leather by hand using a medical grade scalpel, burnish and finish off edges smoothly, Prepare the leather for making holes using a variety of hole punching tools, Get to grips with a Pony Clamp, Try out a variety of stitches and end finishes.
You'll have 3 lovely items to use for years to come or to gift to a loved one.
The skills you learn on this course will enable you to continue making leather goods at home for pleasure and profit.
Site
Hastings (Station Plaza)
Course Type
Adult
| Options | Course Code | Starts | Ends | Days | From | To | Standard Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61519-01 | 23/01/25 | 13/03/25 | Thursday | 18:30 | 21:00 | £100 |
Kay has been designing leather goods for famous brands since the mid 1990s and set up her own leather brand ST LEONARDS in 2010. During this time she manufactured leather bags and accessories for premium brands like Margaret Howell, YMC, Japanese Dept Stores and many small independent boutiques across the world. She has her own store online and loves sharing her skills with others.