358 FITT courses

Summary of topics covered in the class: – Overview on leather types, tanning, finishings and best uses – Hand sewing / saddle stitching – Leather preparation, pattern placement, leather marking and leather cutting – Leather beveling and burnishing – Pattern making principles for hand sewn goods By the end of the tuition, you will have: – Learned to hand sew leather / saddle stitch leather and construct some three-dimensional shapes – Understood the proper use of hand tools related to hand sewing leather, as well as needle and thread types – Gained an understanding of leather types and the ability to select the correct material for your project – Worked with a variety of tools and various leathers, creating a catalogue of samples to take home – Developed confidence in utilising a wide range of specific tools for leather preparation, marking, finishing, cutting, and more – Understood the different methods of creating patterns for hand-sewn items compared to pattern making for other types of goods Included in the course: You will receive useful paper handouts containing: – A list of tools and materials used during the lesson(s), with descriptions and usage instructions – A list of recommended suppliers for leather and fittings, both in London and online – A glossary of leather types and characteristics All materials are included, there are no additional costs. Find all modules here: https://the-london-leather-workshop.cademy.co.uk/

Gain robust techniques for obtaining feedback from end users throughout product design, and learn how to identify new opportunities for design improvement.

Basic Course 1 Day- Tyre Removal, Tyre Fitting, Tyre Replacement, Wheel Balancing, Tyre Repair (plus a little tyre knowledge) It is mainly a day covering the practical elements.

OFTEC Domestic Oil Course (Initial)

Learn a new service for your business Colourlock is one of the world's largest leather care and repair manufacturers, supplying OEM end leather solutions from the factory to the end user and repair solutions for professionals. Renowned the world over for the quality and expertise of their leather training program their knowledge and support are unrivalled and Colourlock currently has a presence on every continent. UK Detailing Academy is proud to be the exclusive training provider for Colourlock's Accredited Leather Technician course in the UK for both leather repair and the Top Life 2-year leather protection coating.   This three-day training event will take you through all steps of leather repair, from cleaning and assessment, to repair of scuffs and tears and in-house colour matching. This course will give you the skills and confidence to complete leather repairs and recolouring on all types of vehicles, with ongoing technical support for as long as you need it. Once complete your business can then become part of the Colourlock Accredited leather repair network and have the confidence to complete live leather repairs on customer vehicles. Optionally available as part of the course is the Colourlock master kit, to give you the tools and materials to complete repairs and the colour system to custom blend paints. This can be purchased below at the time of booking at a discounted rate to take with you on the last day of your training. If no dates are showing as available in the calendar, you can sign up for updates to find out when new dates are released and new course developments.   Colourlock is one of the world's largest leather care and repair manufacturers, supplying OEM end leather solutions from the factory to the end user and repair solutions for professionals. Renowned the world over for their quality and the expertise of their training program their knowledge and support are unrivalled and Colourlock currently has a presence on every continent. UK Detailing Academy is proud to be the exclusive training provider for Colourlock's Accredited Leather Technician course in the UK for both leather repair and the Top Life 2-year leather protection coating. This three-day training event will take you through all steps of leather repair, from cleaning and assessment, to repair of scuffs and tears and in-house colour matching. This course will give you the skills and confidence to complete leather repairs and recolouring on all types of vehicles, with ongoing technical support for as long as you need it. Once complete your business can then become part of the Colourlock Accredited leather repair network and have the confidence to complete live leather repairs on customer vehicles. Leather repair should be your first choice as an additional new income stream for your detailing business. With more vehicles than ever being fitted with leather interiors as standard, leather repair is in high demand, and can add a valuable secondary workflow. It's simple to learn, easy to practice, requires low start-up costs, helps you stay ahead of the competition, and adds an upsell option to existing clients to complete every job under one roof. Optionally available as part of the course is the Colourlock master kit, to give you the tools and materials to complete repairs and the colour system to custom blend paints. This can be purchased in advance at the time of booking at a discounted rate to take with you on the last day of your training.     Course Length 3 Days (0930 - 1600) Group Size Up to 5 people Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Open to all Refreshments or Lunch Refreshments included

Would you like to immerse yourself in your personal yoga practice? To refresh and inspire your personal approach to yoga? If, like many of us, you feel the need to take time out, dive deep into your personal practice and replenish your energy levels, then join us for this year’s Scaravelli Inspired Yoga & Wellbeing Immersion. This year, we’re focusing on feeling good. Exploring how and why yoga helps to lift our mood and downregulate our nervous system. Each day, we’ll practice yoga, breathwork and meditation. We’ll walk across the downs and down to the beach for a swim, maybe light a bonfire as the sun sets.

Warmington Monday Chillout evenings ~ Gong Sound Bath with experienced sound therapists Harshani and Edd of www.mindbodywellbeing.co.uk Relax, Rest, Retune

This course covers all relevant health and safety laws including Working at Height Regulations 2005.

Summary of topics covered in the class: – Hand sewing / saddle stitching techniques – Leather goods components and elements – Pattern making for hand sewn goods By the end of the tuition, you will have: – Refined your hand sewing technique and learned advanced sewing methods – Understood the basics of pattern making for hand sewn goods – Created basic patterns to take with you for your own reference – Created samples of basic leather goods components: handles, gussets, darts, tabs – Developed confidence in sewing more complex shapes and constructions Included in the course: You will receive useful paper handouts containing: – A list of tools and materials used during the lesson(s), with descriptions and usage instructions – A list of recommended suppliers for leather and fittings, both in London and online – A glossary of leather types and characteristics All materials are included, there are no additional costs. Find all modules here: https://the-london-leather-workshop.cademy.co.uk/

Domestic Oil (aka OFTEC Courses)