Leather technology training courses

Aimed at various sectors of the leather supply chain from tanners through to retailers and manufacturers, a range of leather technology courses are available from BLC, including a one day, two day and five day leather course. We recommend BLC leather courses as these provide a greater understanding of the leather making process.

One day leather finishing course

Next course: 25 August 2010 Book on line

This is a practical one day leather finishing course that gives delegates a good understanding of the finishes and effects applied to leather. Delegates will be shown the various ways that leather can be finished, whether to improve performance or to create fashion effects. The course will combine some theoretical aspects with practical finishing workshops - where delegates will be given the opportunity to colour match and finish their own leather and take the samples away with them. This course is ideal for designers, product technologists and quality control staff.

Benefits

Confidence identifying leather types and finishes
A better understanding of the performances of different finishes
Practical understanding of finish application

Five day intensive leather technology course

Next course: 8 to 12 November 2010 Book on line

This intensive course is ideal for those who want to understand the practical aspects and science of leathermaking. The course has a significant practical element where delegates will tan, dye and finish leather in BLC's model tannery. This course will provide the delegates with a fundamental understanding of the leathermaking process and will cover essential aspects such as material management, hair removal, tanning, retanning, dyeing and finishing. The knowledge gained will help delegates work towards the elimination of technical problems in production and identify critical control points in the leathermaking process. The course is aimed at those who are heavily involved with leather, such as supply chain staff, tannery staff, leather buyers, footwear technologists or those who need to top up their leather technology knowledge.

Benefits

This leather course provides a good understanding of all aspects of leather making, and identifies areas where process control is cirtical and helps the delegate work towards the elimination of technical problems and errors. It also covers quality control and maintaining process consistency.