369 FITT courses

This is a practical 2-day group tuition during which you will receive an overview of basic leather craft and hand sewing skills and techniques and create your own hand-sewn leather bag to take home with you.The class will take place in our London workshop, where you will see how a leather craft studio is equipped and receive practical demonstrations of common leather and bag-making methods.You will be able to choose your project from a selection of different medium-sized bags. You will also be able to pick the leather type, color and hardware you prefer from our stock. All our leathers are beautiful, rescued Italian vegetable-tanned leather from leading tanneries and fashion brands.You will receive an introduction to leather types, including how to mark, cut, edge finish, and hand sew leather using saddle stitching, as well as apply simple fastening hardware. Relevant, useful, and informative handouts and lists of leather and tool suppliers will be provided.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 of the correct use of tools for preparing, marking, cutting and punching leather– Learned how to use, read and place patterns– Learned how to saddle stitch leather and understood the different tools and materials used in the technique– Understood and practiced leather craft techniques such as beveling and burnishing– Created your own hand-stitched leather bag to take home with you.   ABOUT THE FINAL PROJECT:The final bag you will create will be a small or medium-sized leather bag from a choice of designs. You will be presented with various shapes to choose from, both feminine and unisex, such as handbags, crossbody bags, bum bags, buckets, and more.   WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE ONE OF OUR COURSES:Our classes are different: we are renowned for personal attention to each and every student and importantly the students’ onward path in the industry is paramount to us. All of our courses focus on building useful, practical skills and providing essential information for our learners to be able to actually develop and use their own ability in continuing their journey.Each topic is explained in easy-to-follow steps, and all lessons are organised so that the techniques used can be replicated by students independently.We strongly encourage and support skill sharing and our main focus is to enable more people to access and flourish in our industry.   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

Ideal for those wanting a completely practical Hair Cutting and Colouring Course. You’ll learn the 9 Alan d foundation haircuts along with finishing techniques, shampooing, cutting, styling, blow-drying, client care and salon protocol. After 4 weeks (20 days), you will then move on to a 4 week (20 days) colour class covering basic product knowledge, root coverage, full-head colour, foils, meche & Balayage. You will be taught on both dummy heads & live models.

Sacred Sound Gong Evening at Barnwell Village Hall, Nr Oundle, Peterborough. Join Edwin and Harshani of Mind Body Wellbeing to relax, restore and feel replenished deep inside. www.mindbodywellbeing.co.uk

A sewing workshop to create an easy fitting tunic top or dress which has a couple of different style options. Full help is on hand to understand the pattern, cut out and assemble your dress.

The IMI PAC course in Light Vehicle Brake Fitting is 3 days in duration and is aimed at fitters who want to improve their knowledge and skills A minimum of 3 months practical experience is required as this is not an introductory course. An alternative course is available for those with no previous experience, contact us for more details Successful candidates will receive an IMI Professional Achievement Certificate in Light Vehicle Brake Fitting.  Course Details: Classroom based theory session Workshop practice session Examination and assessment Course Fees £499.00 + VAT per candidate *Please contact us for group rates  Course Content Theoretical Health & Safety Brake types (disc brake & drum brakes) Hydraulic operating systems Brake arrangements Brake valves Brake fluid Servo assistance Introduction to ABS and EPB Practical Brake pad and disc removal and re-fitting Brake drum and shoe removal and re-fitting Manufacturing a brake pipe Bleeding a hydraulic system IMI assessment and test A multi-choice theory question paper Five practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor. What’s included Fully qualified and experienced trainers Course booklet Examinations Fees and Certification One year IMI membership To find out more, please use the live chat function, visit our contact page or call us on 024 76325880

The IMI PAC course in High Performance Light Vehicle Tyre Fitting is 3 days in duration and is aimed at light vehicle tyre fitters wishing to update their skills and knowledge for today’s modern tyre types and designs. A minimum of 3 months practical light vehicle tyre fitting experience is required as this is not an introductory course. We also run a 1 day basic, non certificated course if for those without the tyre fitting experience, please contact for further details. Successful candidates will receive an IMI Professional Achievement Certificate in High Performance Light Vehicle Tyre Fitting. As well as being recognised throughout the Motor Industry, this qualification will also count towards the NTDA tyre Technician Professional development Scheme’s Licenced Retail Tyre Technician licence (LRTT). / Course Details: One day classroom based theory session One day workshop practice session One day examination and assessment Course Fees £475.00 + VAT.  per person Please contact us for group rates Course Content Theoretical Health & Safety Light Vehicle Tyre construction identification Run-flat technologies Light Vehicle Wheel rim identification Light Vehicle Tyre sidewall markings (including lyre labeling) Construction & Use regulations Limits of wear and serviceability Fault identification methods Tyre & Inner tube repairs conforming to BSAU159g Practical Tyre inspection and fault reporting Safe vehicle jacking Safe removal and replacement of road wheels Safe wheel balancing Safe tyre removal and replacement (High Performance & Run Flat) Safe tubeless tyre and inner tube repair IMI assessment and test A multi-choice theory question paper Four practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor. What’s included Fully qualified and experienced trainers Course booklet Examinations Fees and Certification One year IMI membership To find out more, please use the live chat function, visit our contact page or call us on 024 76325880

A sewing workshop to create an easy fitting top or dress which has a couple of different style options. Full help is on hand to understand the pattern, cut out and assemble your garment.

The IMI Motorcycle Tyre Fitting course is 3 days in duration for and is aimed at Fast Fit Technicians and Specialist Tyre Fitters involved with working on Motorcycle Tyres. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 months practical motorcycle tyre fitting experience.  Successful candidates will receive an IMI Quality Approved Award in Motorcycle Tyre Fitting recognised throughout the industry. A basic tyre fitting course can be provided for those with little or no experience. Course Details: One day classroom based theory session One day workshop practice session One day examination and assessment Course Fees £475.00 + VAT per candidate Please contact us for group rates Course Content Theoretical Health & Safety Motorcycle Tyre construction identification Motorcycle Wheel rim identification MotorcycleTyre sidewall markings Construction & Use regulations Limits of wear and serviceability Fault identification methods Tyre and inner tube repairs Practical Tyre fault identification and reporting Safe wheel removal and replacement Safe wheel balancing Safe removal and replacement of tyres Safe tyre and inner tube repairs to BSAU159g IMI assessment and test A multi-choice theory question paper Four practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor. What’s included Fully qualified and experienced trainers Course booklet Examinations Fees and Certification One year IMI membership To find out more, please use the live chat function, visit our contact page or call us on 024 76325880

Take our part-time online “Conversion Course into Pharmaceutical Manufacturing“ NO Previous Industry Experience or Science Qualifications Required

A dressmaking day at Stitching Kitchen learn to fit trousers with Emma Smith