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Nigel Armitage
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Nigel Armitage (Born 1965) is a Staffordshire-based Bespoke maker of heritage quality Leather Goods. He is an Author, Teacher and Tool Designer.
Prior to his career in leather, he started out as an electrician in the 80’s.
It was around this time that Nigel discovered and found a passion for leatherwork. A discovery that would ultimately lead him to change careers, a career now lasting over 35 years.
Seeking guidance and knowledge on this subject, Nigel was directed to Walsall where he began training in what would become his new career.
Over the next 25 years, Nigel worked as an independent freelance leatherworker for various companies and organisations throughout the UK.
In 2010 Nigel created Armitage Leather, bringing together Nigel’s experience in the industry under one umbrella where he began to teach,
Techniques
Since Nigel began teaching, he spends much of his time developing and adjusting techniques for the more modern tools that have begun to appear in the past 10 years.
In the last 10 years, has worked closely with new tool companies, KS Blade and Crimson Hides to develop his modern style of stitching to suit the new irons available today. This is a style of stitching that relies less on the Stitching Awl.
Nigel is responsible for developing his pre-pricking technique of Saddle Stitch used by many leatherworkers today and taught in his workshop
Consultation
Since 2012, Nigel has worked as a consultant with a number of tool companies to modernise existing tools and develop new and demonstrate the use of others, bridging the gap between the traditional and modern, these companies include:
George Barnsley and Sons – England
Seiwa - Japan
Tools
Nigel is responsible for designing and developing a number of new tools currently in use by leatherworkers globally.
To date, the list of tools Nigel is responsible for includes:
The Pulling Block produced by Just Wood
The Edge Specific Hand Slicker produced by Just Wood
The Edge Specific Machine Burnisher produced by Just Wood
The Leather Workers Trammel Bar produced by George Barnsley and Sons
The Clam Key produced by George Barnsley and Sons
The Round Strop produced by George Barnsley and Sons
The 4C Utility Knife produced by George Barnsley and Sons
The George Barnsley Leatherwork Knives produced by George Barnsley and Sons
The Box Stitching jig Produced in house
The Mitring Jig Produced in house
The Pre-pricking Box Stitch Jig Produced in house
Books
Nigel is the author of two books currently, one of which has been published in four languages.
Leathercraft: Traditional Handcrafted Leatherwork Skills and Projects – 2020
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
ISBN: 978-0764360398[1]
Language: English
Artisanat Du Cuir: 12 projets cousus à la main – 2022
Publisher: VIGOT
ISBN: 978-2711426508[2]
Language: French
Guía completa del cuero: 12 proyectos artesanales paso a paso[3] - 2022
Publisher: Editorial El Drac, S.L.
ISBN: 978-8498747270
Language: Spanish
Lederkunst: Materialien, Techniken, Werkzeuge: Fachwissen Schritt für Schritt [4]- 2023
Publisher: Frech
ISBN: 978-3735851130
Language: German
A Guide to Making Leather Belts with 12 Complete Projects - 2022
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
ISBN: 978-0764364273[5]
Language: English
Television Appearance
January 2024, Nigel appeared on the BBC TV Program, David and Jay's Touring Toolshed Episode 9 delivering a Masterclass to Sir David Jason and Jay Blades on the topic of Box Stitching.
Further Publications and Media:
In addition to the books, Nigel has been published in several trade magazines, Leather Crafters Journal and Waxing the Thread.
Nigel has also appeared as the main guest on a member of Podcasts: Lost Trade Abbey England Podcraft and Cultural Q
Teaching
Nigel can now be found teaching face to face courses in his purpose built workshop at Armitage Leather Ltd in Staffordshire.
In addition to this, Nigel also owns and runs Secrets from the Workshop which is an online instruction channel developed to maintain and promote heritage skills and techniques of the craft.
Lecturing
Nigel has given talks and lecturs on a number of occasions in both the US and the UK, recently at the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT) University of Northampton and the Walsall Leather Skills Centre.
Associations.
Personal life
Nigel is large, left handed and lives in Staffordshire, he has one daughter, Stevie.
External Links
www.secretsfromtheworkshop.com
- ^ Armitage, Nigel (2020). Leathercraft: Traditional Handcrafted Leatherwork Skills and Projects. Schiffer Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-0764360398.
- ^ Armitage, Nigel (2022). Artisanat Du Cuir: 12 projets cousus à la main (in French). France: VIGOT. ISBN 978-2711426508.
- ^ Armitage, Nigel (2022). Guía completa del cuero: 12 proyectos artesanales paso a paso (in Spanish). Spain: Editorial El Drac, S.L. ISBN 978-8498747270.
- ^ Armitage, Nigel (2023). Lederkunst: Materialien, Techniken, Werkzeuge: Fachwissen Schritt für Schritt (in German). Germany: Frech. ISBN 978-3735851130.
- ^ Armitage, Nigel (2022). Belts: A Guide to Making Leather Belts with 12 Complete Projects. US: Schiffer Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-0764364273.
- ^ "Guild of Master Craftsmen".