One-Day Belt Making
Duration: 7 hrs
Class times: 10am - 6pm
Course tutor: Lesley Taylor
Booking procedure: Click the course date at the bottom of the page to put the course into your shopping basket, then follow the steps indicated to complete payment to guarantee a space.
This one-day belt making course introduces you to the craft of belt making as well as giving you an understanding of leathers and tools. Belt making is something that can be easily continued at home and many students have set up their own business after taking the course.
You can learn how to make dog collars as well as belts and most students come away with two belts and a variety of techniques, such as:
- Cutting hide/leather
- Bevelling leather
- Burnishing and creasing cut edges
- Riveting
- Skiving leather
- Attaching a dot fastener
- Saddle stitch
You can see an account of the course on our Blog here.
During this course you will use vegetable tanned leather to make a belt that involves traditional leather craft techniques. There is a choice of leather and buckles but you are welcome to bring your own leather. If you prefer to use non-leather materials, please contact us first either via email info@prescottandmackay.com or call us von +44 (0)207 388 4547.
Class maximum: 4 students
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