Developing an interest in leather doesn’t just mean wearing it…
Though many that work in the leather industry came from totally unrelated industries,
some did study in leather and its related subjects.
Why not take your interest further?
This page has lots of links to institutions that provide leather related learning…you
never know, you may just find something that interests you!
BLC Leather Technology Centre - short courses in understanding leather, etc.
British School of Leather Technology (BSLT) - full time courses in leathermaking
Cordwainers College - courses in footwear and leathergoods design and manufacture
Leicester International School of Footwear
SATRA Technology Centre - Courses in fabric care, dry-cleaning, etc.
Wallsall College of Arts and Technology - courses in leathergoods, saddlery, bookbinding, etc.