108 Courses in London

Learn Traditional Leather Craft, Saddle Stitching And Leather Goods Construction Skills A week-long masterclass offering an in-depth experience of traditional leather craft skills and hand sewing techniques, merging theory with hands-on learning. Dates/times: Five consecutive days - Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Understand the uniqueness of vegetable-tanned leather and the amazing long lasting products that can be created with this material. Proficiently handle traditional hand tools, master various hand-sewing techniques, and understand pattern drafting for the creation of handmade goods. You will gain insights into the technical aspects of leatherworking, including preparation, marking, cutting, gluing, reinforcing, skiving, debossing, finishing, and more. You will create a finished leather bag as well as personalised samples to take home for reference in your future projects.You will conclude the masterclass with the ability to craft entirely handmade leather items and master essential skills such as cutting, finishing, and saddle stitching. You will be taught by a prototype maker and manufacturer with 20 years of experience in this field. Participants also receive valuable handouts and curated lists of leather and tool suppliers for ongoing reference. Leather, Vegan Leather, And Hand Tools: Overview of leather types, tanning, finishing, and best uses Understanding vegetable-tanned leather, how to use it, and how to finish it Importance of choosing the right materials and tools for projects Leather preparation, pattern placement and marking Understanding the cutting of thin and thick leathers and selecting the right cutting tools Using leather punches, skiving, beveling and creasing Finishing leather edges: burnishing and inking Utilising leather glues, tapes and reinforcements Exploration of prototyping and manufacturing leather goods, encompassing varied working methods, machines, and tools. Hand Sewing/saddle Stitching: Saddle stitching leather and understanding related tools and materialsUnderstanding thread types and needle sizes Correctly sewing various leather types, ranging from thin to very thick Sewing straight lines, curves and three-dimensional parts Producing various seams and seam finishes Construction techniques: Sewing and finishing a simple zip on leather Cutting, assembling and sewing simple straps/handles Constructing and sewing common gussets Leather Goods Making: Understanding the basics of pattern making for hand-sewn items and how this differs from machine sewing pattern drafting. Creating a finalised hand sewn leather bag from our designs, choosing colour, materials, reinforcements, hardware and trimmings. 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 three-dimensional objects. – Learned to sew fundamental bag components like simple zips and gussets. – Built confidence in hand sewing, using patterns, and gaining the skills to independently create simple leather items

Hip Hop / Street Dance is one of the coolest dance styles out there. From Popping & Locking to Breaking & Lyrical. Within the class the teacher uses the most current music to inspire the children to dance to from modern artists and classic 80s and 90s tracks to give a classic Hip Hop vibe. All tracks are age appropriate. Whether your child is a beginner or a little more advanced, our Street Dance classes are tailored to accommodate and are taught by out friendly, professional dance instructors.

Hip Hop / Street Dance is one of the coolest dance styles out there. From Popping & Locking to Breaking & Lyrical. Within the class the teacher uses the most current music to inspire the children to dance to from modern artists and classic 80s and 90s tracks to give a classic Hip Hop vibe. All tracks are age appropriate. Whether your child is a beginner or a little more advanced, our Street Dance classes are tailored to accommodate and are taught by out friendly, professional dance instructors.

Hip Hop / Street Dance is one of the coolest dance styles out there. From Popping & Locking to Breaking & Lyrical. Within the class the teacher uses the most current music to inspire the children to dance to from modern artists and classic 80s and 90s tracks to give a classic Hip Hop vibe. All tracks are age appropriate. Whether your child is a beginner or a little more advanced, our Street Dance classes are tailored to accommodate and are taught by out friendly, professional dance instructors.

Hip Hop / Street Dance is one of the coolest dance styles out there. From Popping & Locking to Breaking & Lyrical. Within the class the teacher uses the most current music to inspire the children to dance to from modern artists and classic 80s and 90s tracks to give a classic Hip Hop vibe. All tracks are age appropriate. Whether your child is a beginner or a little more advanced, our Street Dance classes are tailored to accommodate and are taught by out friendly, professional dance instructors.

Hip Hop / Street Dance is one of the coolest dance styles out there. From Popping & Locking to Breaking & Lyrical. Within the class the teacher uses the most current music to inspire the children to dance to from modern artists and classic 80s and 90s tracks to give a classic Hip Hop vibe. All tracks are age appropriate. Whether your child is a beginner or a little more advanced, our Street Dance classes are tailored to accommodate and are taught by out friendly, professional dance instructors.

Hip Hop / Street Dance is one of the coolest dance styles out there. From Popping & Locking to Breaking & Lyrical. Within the class the teacher uses the most current music to inspire the children to dance to from modern artists and classic 80s and 90s tracks to give a classic Hip Hop vibe. All tracks are age appropriate. Whether your child is a beginner or a little more advanced, our Street Dance classes are tailored to accommodate and are taught by out friendly, professional dance instructors.

Hip Hop / Street Dance is one of the coolest dance styles out there. From Popping & Locking to Breaking & Lyrical. Within the class the teacher uses the most current music to inspire the children to dance to from modern artists and classic 80s and 90s tracks to give a classic Hip Hop vibe. All tracks are age appropriate. Whether your child is a beginner or a little more advanced, our Street Dance classes are tailored to accommodate and are taught by out friendly, professional dance instructors.

Hip Hop / Street Dance is one of the coolest dance styles out there. From Popping & Locking to Breaking & Lyrical. Within the class the teacher uses the most current music to inspire the children to dance to from modern artists and classic 80s and 90s tracks to give a classic Hip Hop vibe. All tracks are age appropriate. Whether your child is a beginner or a little more advanced, our Street Dance classes are tailored to accommodate and are taught by out friendly, professional dance instructors.

Hip Hop / Street Dance is one of the coolest dance styles out there. From Popping & Locking to Breaking & Lyrical. Within the class the teacher uses the most current music to inspire the children to dance to from modern artists and classic 80s and 90s tracks to give a classic Hip Hop vibe. All tracks are age appropriate. Whether your child is a beginner or a little more advanced, our Street Dance classes are tailored to accommodate and are taught by out friendly, professional dance instructors.