Jeremy and Carla Bonner
Jeremy and Carla Bonner established Bonner Leather Studio in 2014 just outside Cirencester, where they work together. Jeremy graduated from Birmingham School of Art and Carla graduated from Newcastle on Tyne Polytechnic.
Leatherwork – make a traditional belt with Jeremy and Carla Bonner
Ref: D1D36506
About this course
In this relaxed workshop, Jeremy and Carla will work alongside you, demonstrating each process to enable you to make your own leather belt .
Course Description
Using vegetable tanned leather and brassware sourced in the UK, you will have the opportunity to learn about leather, and how to use the hand tools and traditional techniques to hand stitch your own belt.
- Using templates
- Marking out
- Punching stitch holes
- Punching rivet holes
- Hand stitching
- Finishing edges
- Riveting
In all their workshops, Jeremy and Carla aim to equip all students with the necessary hand skills, knowledge and confidence to work with leather, whilst emphasising simple straightforward design. This course is one of four individual courses with Jeremy and Carla, which introduce traditional leatherworking skills while making attractive and practical items.
N.B. The colour of leather, fittings and buckles might vary from the those shown in the photos.
Course Materials
Included
Leather, brassware, wax, thread and needle to make one belt.
Essential tools are provided for use on the day.
What students need to bring
- An Apron, comfortable work clothes and covered footwear
- Reading Glasses if you need them for close work
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes). Possible equipment restrictions in tutor absence.
Timetable
Daily Timetable
Course teaching: 11am–5.15pm
Students arrive: 10.30am-11am (coffee optional)
Morning teaching: 11am-1pm
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon teaching: 2pm-5.15pm (15 minute break, 3.30pm–3.45pm)
Teaching finishes: 5.15pm
General Information
Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the Materials to bring section.
Refreshments
Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.
Access
If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected] This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.
Safety
Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.
Refunds and cancellations
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
Disclaimer
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
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