Namibia: 5-Day Essential Skills Course

Duration:	Monday to Friday from 08h30 to 16h30.
Upcoming Dates:	April: 05 to 09 - Windhoek, River Crossing Lodge. June: 28 to 02 July - Windhoek, River Crossing Lodge. July: 12 to 16 - Swakopmund - To be confirmed. Refer to the bookings tab. Dates still available are updated on the applicable registration form.
Venue:	To be confirmed per course location.
Cost:	R14,500 per person (start-up toolkit included).
Included:	Refer to our online store for all items included in the start-up toolkit to the value of R3,500. Leather and all else you need to manufacture at least a belt sample and one of a Handbag, Tote Bag or Back-Pack. Patterns in addition to those of the items you manufactured. Daily light lunch will be served during a 30-minute break. Refreshments.

Key areas to be covered:

Introduction to types of leather, reading leather & leather care.

The practical use and maintenance of hand tools.

Hand-stitching techniques.

Coloring of vegetable tanned leather.

Basic product & pattern design, layout and cutting.

Manufacturing from start to finish, workflow, lining, fitment of zips, hardware, straps, handles, and slings.

Supplier information and notes on product costing.