Diamond Awl Workshop presents practical leather courses. All tuition is based around traditional leatherwork skills and you will learn all you need to know about making premium leather goods, from wallets to leather bags. Our leather courses take place in an authentic leather workshop, conveniently situated in Saddleworth, within easy reach of Manchester and Leeds.
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Our ONE DAY LEATHER COURSES focus on making premium small leather goods, such as wallets, notebook holders, card holders and passport holders. The course is designed to teach you all the core basics of traditional leatherwork, including marking and cutting out leather, preparing the leather for hand stitching, saddle stitching by hand, skiving, bevelling and burnishing.
At the end of the day you will have made your very own small leather good, using high quality vegetable tanned leather. No prior experience of leatherwork is necessary.
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On our TWO DAY LEATHER BAG MAKING COURSE you will have the choice of making either a messenger bag, tote bag or postal bag. No prior leatherwork experience is needed as you will learn all the core leatherwork skills as on the one day course, plus additional techniques that are relevant to the more complex process of leather bag making.
You will leave the course having made your very own bag using high quality vegetable tanned leather and metal fixings.
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Introducing our new 3 DAY BACK PACK COURSE for those who are looking for a more complex and in-depth project. Learn how to make a stunning leather back pack in high quality vegetable tan leather. You will be taken through the bag making process from start to finish, using traditional skills and hand stitching. This course is suitable for beginners or those who already have leatherwork skills.
You will leave the course having made your very own bag. The course price includes leather, fixings, use of tools, lunch and coffee/tea.
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If you’d like to develop your leatherwork skills on a one-to-one basis then our one-to-one leatherwork tuition could be just right for you. The day/s will be tailored to your individual needs and take place in our authentic leather workshop which allows plenty space for social distancing. You will learn in a friendly relaxed and professional environment with all leather and tools provided.
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Fancy a change for your company away day? – why not try a one day leather course for your team. Our leather courses take place in an authentic leather workshop, conveniently situated in Saddleworth, within easy reach of Manchester and Leeds.
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Some Diamond Awl Leather Workshop students show their finished leather products from our one day, two day & three day leather courses. Join us and learn to make a small leather good or a leather bag from start to finish, using traditional leatherwork skills.
Affordable option for a ready to use Large Manual Clicker Press. Helps you to work with no noise and minimal pressure to press or punch small leather goods. Easy to use and sits nicely on a work surface.
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