Day 2 is entitled ‘Leathermaking and Ensuring Fitness for Purpose’ and includes a visit to the Tannery at the British School of Leather Technology, a look at the physical testing of leather and microscopy techniques used for quality assurance and solving problems that occur.
Testing and specifying leather for a product will also be covered.
For further information on the course contact Chris Powley-Williams, direct tel:+44 (0)1604 497569,
mobile:+44 (0)7737 196660, email: chris@leatherwise.co.uk
Intensive Leather Course
Leather Wise are offering a two-day Intensive Leather Course on March 5-6, 2008. Day 1 will focus on ‘Understanding the Raw Material and Suitability for End Products’. The course is suitable for all product sectors including footwear, upholstery, garments and leathergoods. Topics include: Where does it all begin - sourcing from farm to tanner? Why do we inherit problems? Why do we make leather from cowhide (... and other animals)? Getting to grips with the jargon