Craft it Yourself! A Day Course for Beginners and Confident Makers - Make a Belt in One Afternoon.

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Join us for an afternoon of learning and making at our Oxfordshire Workshop (UK). Learn directly from Leathersmith and London College of Fashion Lecturer, Georgie Tym, as she guides you through this experience day, making your own ‘raw edge’ Leather Belt with buckle closure, sized to fit you exactly. Personalise with a choice of leather colours and embossing.

Who is this course for?

This craft it yourself course is ideal for all experience levels, especially if you only have a few hours to spare. A perfect introduction into leather work. 

What to expect

Learn the basics of leather craft (for accessories), with introduction to techniques including: machine stitching on leather, hand finishing and hand cutting. You will be working with high-quality, sturdy vegetable-tanned leather. 

In order to complete your belt in a day, we will use some pre-prepared components and the belt will be made from a 'Hands of Tym' pattern. Don’t worry though - there is still plenty of hands-on work for you to enjoy. 

Time: The course runs from 2.30pm - 4.30pm. There will be tea and coffee available throughout the afternoon.

Location: The course will be run from the Workshop of Hands of Tym in Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DH.

Parking: Parking is available on the drive with easy access via the M40. 

Transport: Banbury train station is a 30 min walk. Trains run from both London Marylebone and Birmingham to Banbury in 50 minutes. 

We’re also well connected to Reading, Oxford and Leamington Spa.

Maximum class size is 4.

The Belt

The Leather Belt has a buckle closure and the length will depend on you. There will be a selection of leather and hardware colours for you to choose from, allowing you to personalise the belt to your style and wardrobe.

The dimensions of the finished belt are either W 38mm or W 25mm and it will be the same design and construction as the belt in the product photos.

Material and Care

Material

Here at Hands of Tym, we are passionate about sourcing the highest quality sustainable materials. 

• We use responsibly-sourced Italian vegetable-tanned leather. Find out more here.

• Using only the highest quality cuts, the leather will improve with use and age, developing a soft patina over time. 

• Natural variations are a product feature of this material and contribute to the individual style of the product. 

• The leather is free from harmful chemicals and biodegradable at the end of its life. 

Care

Please note: There may be natural changes in the colour of the materials and they may stain easily. Please be careful with oils and inks. 

When not in use, store your product in the soft cloth bag (provided) in a cool and dry place. 

Repair

When you buy from Hands of Tym, you’re getting so much more than your new purchase. You’re creating a connection with the maker - Georgie Tym. 

If your leather product becomes damaged (afterall, life happens), contact us and we can talk about repair options. 

There are NO ADDITIONAL costs. All leather, hardware and other materials will be included. 

We look forward to seeing you at the Workshop soon.

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(Discounts available for group bookings)

Call Georgie on 07967683367 for more information

or email info@handsoftym.com