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Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

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 included in this course along with unlimited tea and coffee. Please bring your lunch. If you are looking at working to a specific item, let me know the details so I can ensure what you need is made available.

Duration

1 day

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

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
Accommodation offered
Intermediate level
Advanced/pro level
Parking provided
Tutor can travel
Corporate days out & team building

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Venue

Woodlane Hall Farm, Yoxall, BURTON-ON-TRENT, Staffordshire, DE13 8PH

Reviews

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27 Nov 19'

Rob Kane reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

"I had been dabbling in leather work for about a year, trying to teach myself from the internet, but wasn’t really getting anywhere. I decided to book a day with Nigel, primarily to learn the skills to copy an old belt I had, but also to gain some more general knowledge. Nigel showed me some belts he had made and they were of so much higher quality than the one I had that I decided to ask Nigel to just show me how to do the job properly. I would never have imagined how much thought, choice and detail goes in to every step of making a belt, nor the level of precision to strive for. We made some templates and made good progress on a belt which we designed together (there was never any intention to finish the belt). I then spent some time asking Nigel’s thoughts on leather types, tools, materials, suppliers etc. He seems to know everything (!) and provided masses of information. Overall I had a thoroughly enjoyable day and went home feeling inspired. Nigel is a likeable chap and seems to love teaching. I gained more knowledge and information in one day than I would have thought possible and would recommend the course without hesitation."

31 Aug 19'

Mark Seymour reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

"I booked a one on one with Nigel to learn the basics of making a leather sheath. I came away with lots of new skills and had a great day. Will definitely be booking a second day soon. Nigel is a great teacher and his new workshop is to die for. Thank you Mark"

24 Jul 18'

Sr. Zoe reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

"Yesterday I had my third lesson with Nigel and came away with new skills and growing enthusiasm for the craft. Nigel is an excellent teacher and a great communicator, taking time to explain the theoretical and mechanical underpinnings of the work so that the understanding needed to tackle a new project is in place... this is not rote learning, but laying foundations for creativity and adventure! We worked on 'upping' my stitching by exploring some different irons and weight and type of threads. We made a brief sally into stitching with and awl...(I think I'll stick to stitching irons where ever possible!) We then went on to make a belt from pattern to finish! A great day!"

6 Mar 18'

Sarah Cooke reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

"Just finished a weeks course with Nigel. I thoroughly enjoyed it . Nigel is a great teacher and he has conveyed an amazing amount of knowledge to myself over that week , this included practical demonstrations and step by step guidance through the processes. He particularly impressed upon me the importance of getting the techniques, right and precise and his patience was immeasurable. I really admired the way Nigel is so passionate about his craft and making quality handmade leather items. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in working with leather."

18 Dec 17'

Stephen o’hare reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

"Nigel is an awesome teacher - he knows everything there is to know, is happy to impart this knowledge, he is patient, interesting and also great fun to be with. I could not have enjoyed this course any more than I did. I recommmend this course very highly. Although I had learnt quite a lot on-line, nothing beats actual real world tuition. I now supplement his teaching with his amazing vimeo channel and as a result find myself making headway in learning this amazing craft. Nigel is really passionate about keeping this craft alive and this comes across in all that he does. Money well spent!"

20 Dec 16'

Hondo Sinclair reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

"Day three of my week with Nigel involved this course. I had an absolute grand time making the I am currently wearing and will wear for years. Nigel explained everything before we began, and his keen eye observed me at every step to facilitate a quality leather item that I can proudly show off and also use as an example. Nigel is truly in a class of his own! Everyone want to take a leather course need not look further than Armitage Leather."

20 Dec 16'

Fred Mollison reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

"An excellent course. Run by a highly experienced instructor, who imparts his own high standard of workmanship onto the student during the session. With practical demonstrations and theory to aid in underpinning the learning process. Working with the student, Nigel quickly evaluates the student's skill level and works to improve it. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in leather craft."

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Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

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Armitage Leather Ltd

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Reviews

Rob Kane reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

Mark Seymour reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

Sr. Zoe reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

Sarah Cooke reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

Stephen o’hare reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

Hondo Sinclair reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

Fred Mollison reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

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