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Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied 54 mins Advanced Relief Handle A big chunky handle for a briefcase or luggage is definitely a challenge to make. In this advanced tutorial, Peter Nitz master craftsman, Julien Danel is going to show you step-by-step and layer-by-layer, how you can master this kind of handle with confidence. Tutorial Skills 1. Creating & shaping mutliple relief layers 2. Hand skiving techniques 3. Tips and tricks for fine construction details *Includes downloadable PDF pattern Buy Individual Tutorial CHF 49 Already purchased? Log in to watch. Meet your instructor Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself. At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing. Book now

Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied 24 mins Intermediate Marquetry Marquetry is the art of inlay. When used in leathercraft, it can be an exciting way to explore your creativity in creating beautiful and unique items. In this tutorial, special guest teacher Valentine Huyghes Despointes, one of the world's top leather marquetry artists, reveals her secrets, giving you the opportunity to learn this special technique from the best! Tutorial Skills Cutting and layout of pieces Gluing techniques Tips and tricks for seamless assembly Buy Individual Tutorial CHF 49 Already purchased? Log in to watch. Meet your instructor Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself. At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing. Book now

Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied 39 mins Beginner Custom Birkenstocks In this tutorial Peter shows you how to take a pair of normal everyday Birkenstocks and easily turn them into your own bespoke luxury sandals. You will learn how to select the best pattern positioning on exotic skin as well as skiving, cutting and finishing steps required for a one-of-a-kind creation! Tutorial Skills 1. Cutting and layout of pieces 2. Gluing techniques 3. Tips and tricks for seamless assembly *Includes downloadable PDF pattern Buy Individual Tutorial CHF 49 Already purchased? Log in to watch. Meet your instructor Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself. At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing. Book now

8 mins Beginner Creasing To achieve a true luxury level of leather, well-creased edges are a must. In this tutorial, Peter Nitz teaches you how to use the electric creasing machine, how to gauge the temperatures for different leathers and how to create perfectly straight lines and curved angles for your leather goods. Tutorial Skills 1. Intro to the electric creasing machine 2. Interchangeable creasing tips 3. Creasing straight lines 4. Creasing tight curves and angles 5. Temperature setting for different leathers Buy Bundle CHF 299 This video is only available as part of our Core Techniques Bundle . Already purchased? Click here to watch. Meet your instructor Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself. At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing. To book a private leather course in Zurich with Peter Nitz, please fill out the contact form below. Contact Us

Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied 18 mins Intermediate Steel Bar Construction One of the most important and least understood parts of constructing a handbag is the steel bar handle reinforcement. It's a vital part of maintaining the structure of your bag but also something that can be difficult to install correctly and discreetly. In this tutorial Julien will guide you through several simple steps to install the steel bar, attach it to the handle, and explain how to make the entire thing invisible to the eye and to the touch. Tutorial Skills Preparing the steel bar Reinforcement layers explained Attaching the steel bar Tips for an "invisible" installation Buy Individual Tutorial CHF 49 Already purchased? Log in to watch. Meet your instructor Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself. At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing. Book now

Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied 33 mins Intermediate Splicing Splicing is the technique of seamlessly joining pieces of leather together. Whether making a long strap or creating larger panels for lining, splicing is definitely a must have skill to have in leather-crafting. In this tutorial we will take a look at splicing regular leather as well as exotics. Peter will show you his techniques in how to achieve a nearly invisible joint. So grab your skiving knife and lets get started! Tutorial Skills "Seamlessly" joining leather parts Joining both strap and large panels Hand-skiving tips and tricks Selecting placement for the splice Buy Individual Tutorial CHF 49 Already purchased? Log in to watch. Meet your instructor Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself. At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing. Book now

Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied 12 mins Beginner Foil Stamping Beautiful foil stamping is a critical aspect of making luxury leather goods, adding personalization, character and elegance. Proper foil stamping application and positioning make the difference between average leather products and outstanding luxury masterpieces. In this tutorial, Peter teaches the art of crisp foil embossing and his special technique for perfect placement. Tutorial Skills 1. Differentiating leather types and grains 2. Different embossing methods 3. Flawless positioning and placement Buy Bundle CHF 299 This video is only available as part of our Core Techniques Bundle . Already purchased? Click here to watch. Meet your instructor Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself. At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing. To book a private leather course in Zurich with Peter Nitz, please fill out the contact form below. Contact Us

Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied 29 mins Intermediate Canvas Strap Everyone loves the convenience and comfort of an adjustable canvas shoulder strap. It will give your bag a sporty look, as well as versatility in how it can be worn. In this tutorial Peter will show you, step, by step, how to create his classic strap. From how to properly taper the canvas strap ends to fully assembling the individual parts. Tutorial Skills 1. Creating an adjustable canvas strap 2. How to taper the canvas ends. 3. Assembling the individual parts *Includes downloadable PDF patterns Buy Individual Tutorial CHF 49 Already purchased? Log in to watch. Meet your instructor Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself. At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing. Book now

3 mins Beginner Waxing Thread This short, 3-minute tutorial unveils Peter’s expert waxing tip for leather stitching. Tutorial Skills 1. Learn how to wax thread 2. Peter’s simple waxing tip 3. Waxing and stitching Buy Bundle CHF 299 This video is only available as part of our Core Techniques Bundle . Already purchased? Click here to watch. Meet your instructor Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself. At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing. To book a private leather course in Zurich with Peter Nitz, please fill out the contact form below. Contact Us

Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied 32 mins Beginner Leather Card Wallet The leather card wallet is a classic accessory that can last a lifetime. In this tutorial, Peter shares his elegant card wallet pattern and design, taking you step-by-step through the skills needed to execute the project from start to finish. You’ll also learn Peter’s tips and tricks for creating a refined final product. Tutorial Skills 1. Choosing the right leather 2. Cutting, stitching and sewing 3. Expert tricks for exceptional detailing *Includes downloadable PDF pattern Buy Individual Tutorial CHF 49 Already purchased? Click here to watch Meet your instructor Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself. At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing. To book a private leather course in Zurich with Peter Nitz, please fill out the contact form below. Contact Us

Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied 34 mins Intermediate Tubular Handles 2 When designing and crafting bags, it's always great to have an arsenal of different handle styles at your disposal. In this tutorial I am going to show you how to make a variation of the classic tubular handle. You will learn all the steps in creating a handle, with the addition of metal hardware incorporated at the ends. This will give your handle more freedom of movement and the ability to fold down onto the bag. Tutorial Skills 1. Creating a tubular handle 2. Attaching metal hardware 3. Tips and tricks for construction *Includes downloadable PDF pattern Buy Individual Tutorial CHF 49 Already purchased? Log in to watch. Meet your instructor Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself. At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing. Book now

18 mins Beginner Edge Polishing Clean, well-polished leather edges exude luxury appeal and refinement, showcasing high-end leather craftsmanship. In this tutorial, Peter takes you through the leather sanding, painting, filling and polishing process, revealing several tips and tricks to attain a sleek, perfectly smooth edge. Tutorial Skills 1. Edge sanding and preparation 2. Paint application 3. Crack filling 4. Polishing tips and tricks Buy Bundle CHF 299 This video is only available as part of our Core Techniques Bundle . Already purchased? Click here to watch. Meet your instructor Book Private Leatherworking Lessons with Peter Nitz in Zurich In the heart of Zurich, Peter Nitz offers private leatherworking and leather crafting classes at his Atelier studio. Individuals or groups who partake in Peter’s week-long course will gain exclusive access to his luxury leather materials, tools and Atelier workshop. More importantly, they’ll be privy to Peter’s unparalleled leather crafting knowledge, having the opportunity to ask detailed questions while learning a broad range of leather crafting skills and techniques from the master himself. At the end of the week, students will leave with a self-made leather good of their choosing. To book a private leather course in Zurich with Peter Nitz, please fill out the contact form below. Contact Us