Glove-making masterclass

The 3-day glove-making masterclass at our London studio will teach the basics of the handcraftsmanship skills required for making a beautiful pair of leather gloves, made to measure.

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Where: Riina O London studio, 69a Southgate Road, N1 3JS London

When: The course runs over three days, from Friday to Sunday 

             3-5th May 2024

             10am-16.30 (incl. 30min lunch break)
How long: 3 days, 6 hrs each day, 18 hrs in total

How much: £345 (including leather for a trial glove)

NB! Limited number of participants!

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The Course is a mix of theory and practical skills, where you will be introduced to the craft of hand-making leather gloves, teaching the basic techniques of making

hand-stitched gloves.

Previous experience of hand-sewing is recommended, but not required.

 

Day 1:

• Introduction to the history of gloves: wearing and making

• Introducing leather as the material for glove-making

• The glover´s tools  

• Glove anatomy and patterns

• Different types of stitching (stab stitches used in leather glove making)

Day 2:

• Decorative points (cover different decoration techniques)

• Measuring the hand and learning about glove sizes

• Introduction of the standard glove pattern and customisation

• Glove design

Day 3:

• Positioning the pattern on leather

• Cutting and making a trial glove

• Finishing the second glove at home

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Terms and conditions:

The Course fee is £345 per participant. The fee covers materials for the test glove. All necessary tools are provided for the class. Materials for the further designed pair of gloves are not included.

A selection of teas and a cake will be available throughout the day, lunch is not included.

Participation can be cancelled by the applicant up until the start of the course, whereafter 50% of the fee is refunded. 50% of the fee is kept as a non-refundable deposit.

If the course is cancelled by the studio, the fee is returned in its entirety.

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