Embroidery on Leather

About the course

Leather embroidery is a traditional craft that merges functionality with artistry, transforming raw leather into beautiful pieces inspired by Saudi culture. This program offers a comprehensive journey of knowledge and practice, guiding participants through the complete process of creating embroidered leather pieces. Attendees will explore the rich heritage of this craft while applying fundamental techniques and their own creative expression to produce unique, handcrafted items.

This course is designed to provide participants with the skills to produce embroidered leather pieces that embody the spirit and authenticity of the craft, blending traditional techniques with a contemporary vision.

Outcomes

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Summarize the theoretical and historical concepts related to leather embroidery.
• Explain the properties of different types of leather and their effect on embroidery techniques.
• Compare various types of threads and methods used in leather embroidery.
• Identify and understand the stages of leather preparation.
• Master hand embroidery skills on leather using different stitches.
• Practice designing and executing various embroidery patterns and motifs on leather.
• Enhance creative abilities by integrating traditional techniques with modern styles.

Entry Requirements

• Available to all practitioners in the field of hand embroidery and creative individuals who wish to develop their leather embroidery skills, aged 18 and above.
• Successfully complete the Traditional Hand Embroidery program offered by The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth).
• Submit a portfolio or certificates from previous hand embroidery programs.