Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

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Description

During this one to one course you will Measure, Cut, Prepare, Stitch & Finish a basic unlined belt.​ At the end of the day you will have a belt to take home with you that you have made by hand in the Finest English Bridle Leather and trimmed with a solid steel or brass buckle. You can choose the leather, buckle & buckle-keep to suit your style. You will learn and have an understanding of the principles of the saddle stitch which can then be applied to other projects and are a good foundation on which to build. Nigel Armitage is registered with and insured by the Guild of Master Craftsmen along with being an NVQ A1 Assessor. Please note: the availability in the course calendar may not be completely accurate, so please get in touch for correct available dates before booking.

What's included in the price?

All materials are provided to make your belt. All tools needed will be made availabe to achieve this. A light lunch along with endless tea and coffee is also provided.

Duration

1 day

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

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Armitage Leather Ltd

with Craft Courses since 2016

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Nigel has been a bespoke maker for thirty years focusing on the longstanding traditions of making leather goods completely by hand. Six years ago, after many requests, Nigel began teaching one to one classes passing on these techniques. Today, Nigel can now be found sharing his skills offering both individual and group courses in his Midlands based workshop which has been specifically designed to offer the best learning experience.

Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Seniors
  • Wheelchair users
  • Limited mobility
  • Advanced/pro level
  • Tutor can travel
  • Corporate days out & team building
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Intermediate level
  • Parking provided
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Venue

Armitage Leather Ltd, Drakelow Business Park, Walton Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9UA