Professional Leather Training

This course explores each step of the leather making process from preservation to finishing, as well as skin structure and testing.

• Level: Beginner
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Start date: TBC
• Location: Online Learning
• Industry Fee: £500
• Student Fee: £300

In response to industry demand, we have developed an online leather technology course, consisting of twelve 90-minute weekly online lectures. This course is ideal for those new to the industry or those working within the leather value chain looking to upskill and increase their leather knowledge and understanding.

To book a place, please contact marc.gummer@northampton.ac.uk

This course explores the scientific aspects of the leather making process.

• Level: Beginner
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Start Date: TBC
• Location: Online Learning
• Industry Fee: £500
• Student Fee: £300

Consisting of twelve 90-minute weekly online lectures, this course aims to explore the science used in the leather making process. It is an ideal professional development opportunity for those new to industry with existing science knowledge or those who have completed the Foundations of Leather Technology course and wish to explore the science in greater detail.

To book a place, please contact marc.gummer@northampton.ac.uk

This course explores the properties of leather as a material and suitability for end use.

• Level: Beginner
• Duration: 1 week
• Start Date: TBC
• Location: ICLT (Waterside Campus)
• Industry Fee: £800
• Student Fee: £200

This course will enable you to gain an understanding of the leather supply chain, different leather types, how they perform and the importance of quality specifications. Using our on-site tannery, classrooms, and laboratories you will have the opportunity to design and make your own leather. This course is ideal for fashion and design students as well as sales and marketing personnel. We also recommend this course for independent leather makers as the knowledge gained can be applied when ensuring your final leather products are fit for purpose.

To book a place, please contact marc.gummer@northampton.ac.uk