I'm looking to do some more videos related to leather craft, do you have any suggestions for the type of video you'd like to see? For example specific tutorial, documentary (like the one I made about Nigel) or longer Q&A sessions like this?
Tutorials will without a doubt be what everyone wants to see, but truthfully, do all of the above. This was such a joy to watch. I'm a leatherworker myself, and Nigel is, quite obviously, the upper echelon of this craft. He's the perfect instructor as well. I have an ever expanding passion for this line of work, so I'll be front row and center if you ever make more leather content!
@@zechmalone8591 Brilliant, thank you for your thoughts! I’d love to record more leathercraft content, although it may include a newbie (me) attempting some beginner projects, adding to my other staff/ wand/ basketry projects!
@@agreatalternative Go for it! I'm a newbie as well. Perhaps a few of us newbies could do a side-by-side tutorial. In my case, I'd be eager to see if I can keep up and produce a piece that's not too far off the mark.
I was going to give this video a thumbs down because of the interviewer, not because of Nigel. I've followed Nigel for years, he knows his onions. It was a huge treat to hear him talk about what he does, a great idea. When he is interviewed by somebody who looks bored, checks his phone whilst Nigel is talking, rubs his eyes as if too tired to listen (59:17) and is looking at his question list instead of listening to the answers, that grinds my gears. I'm old school and his attitude shows a lack of respect and good old fashioned manners. This is a great video showing Nigel as a man and not a brand but, show the guy the respect he deserves.
A shame that you got that impression. He and his wife were amazing and so enthusiastic about interviewing and doing the filming. He didn’t bring his glasses so that may account for some of what you were commenting on.
That’s sad you had that impression, maybe that was down to my inexperience in being an interviewer. As you’ll see above that’s not at all what I felt as it was a very interesting interview to take part in, hopefully Nigel and his partner enjoyed their involvement in the projects with me. (Nigels partner commented above) If you’re interested the other videos with Nigel may not come across the same way. Thanks for your comment 👍
I agree, videos such as these are gold - as a 44 year old working a desk job, making leather products part time, I just want to immerse myself in this and start a business….
Nigel is spot-on, as usual. I spent a week with him a number of years ago. At the time, I was one in the 'cottage industry'. I now have a full time shop in the high street. What he says about 'cutting teeth' and reputation is 100% correct.
I started back sewing projects with cloth then saw a video on how to make a leather bag..I am a beginner but truly enjoy leather crafting! By the way, my mother's maiden name is Armitage!
Well, I have watched a couple of your video's now and 'I am going to start watching a lot more', I think you are fantastic Nigel! What a truly honest interview about your leatherwork life and how you got started. Your experiences give us all enormous inspiration. Thank you.
You know for me and I'm sure an enormous amount of people it is almost a primal feeling. To be able to make something with your hands is what we were meant to do on a basic level that's just my little insert
I'm a knifemaker and getting into leatherworking myself. Would you fellow crafters be interested in high end kiridashis specifically for cutting patterns? I don't see a ton of options available, and I don't know if that means there's a hole I can fill in the market, or if the market genuinely doesn't care for them. There are a few more leather tool makers around now days, but not many i've found that craft to ABS standards.
You could say leatherwork is the oldest craft of any if you consider that in the garden of Eden when Adam and Eve first sinned God took the flesh from animals in the garden to make skins to clothe them. Might be a little stretch but I like it, we have the best trade lol
I'm looking to do some more videos related to leather craft, do you have any suggestions for the type of video you'd like to see?
For example specific tutorial, documentary (like the one I made about Nigel) or longer Q&A sessions like this?
Tutorials will without a doubt be what everyone wants to see, but truthfully, do all of the above. This was such a joy to watch. I'm a leatherworker myself, and Nigel is, quite obviously, the upper echelon of this craft. He's the perfect instructor as well. I have an ever expanding passion for this line of work, so I'll be front row and center if you ever make more leather content!
@@zechmalone8591 Brilliant, thank you for your thoughts!
I’d love to record more leathercraft content, although it may include a newbie (me) attempting some beginner projects, adding to my other staff/ wand/ basketry projects!
@@agreatalternative please do so!! i think it will tie in perfectly with your items!
@@agreatalternative Go for it! I'm a newbie as well. Perhaps a few of us newbies could do a side-by-side tutorial. In my case, I'd be eager to see if I can keep up and produce a piece that's not too far off the mark.
Any small projects we could do to start? Any courses in the local area? Cheers
As a leather maker,that interview was a jewel!🤟
Cheers, glad it was helpful!! 👍
I was going to give this video a thumbs down because of the interviewer, not because of Nigel. I've followed Nigel for years, he knows his onions. It was a huge treat to hear him talk about what he does, a great idea. When he is interviewed by somebody who looks bored, checks his phone whilst Nigel is talking, rubs his eyes as if too tired to listen (59:17) and is looking at his question list instead of listening to the answers, that grinds my gears. I'm old school and his attitude shows a lack of respect and good old fashioned manners. This is a great video showing Nigel as a man and not a brand but, show the guy the respect he deserves.
A shame that you got that impression. He and his wife were amazing and so enthusiastic about interviewing and doing the filming. He didn’t bring his glasses so that may account for some of what you were commenting on.
Ok, that’s interesting. I only spoke as I found at the time. There are always other perspectives and perceptions.
How long have you been doing podcast and interviews?
By far, the worst interviewer I ever saw, completely uninterested, drinking coffee every 15 sec, looking around the room... Nigel was amazing
That’s sad you had that impression, maybe that was down to my inexperience in being an interviewer.
As you’ll see above that’s not at all what I felt as it was a very interesting interview to take part in, hopefully Nigel and his partner enjoyed their involvement in the projects with me.
(Nigels partner commented above)
If you’re interested the other videos with Nigel may not come across the same way.
Thanks for your comment 👍
I agree, videos such as these are gold - as a 44 year old working a desk job, making leather products part time, I just want to immerse myself in this and start a business….
Way to represent our industry properly. Every answer Nigel had I would agree with %100.
Thank you BJ 👍
Nigel is spot-on, as usual. I spent a week with him a number of years ago. At the time, I was one in the 'cottage industry'. I now have a full time shop in the high street. What he says about 'cutting teeth' and reputation is 100% correct.
He certainly is!
Great to hear from others he has helped 👍
Completely agree with comment above
Yes Nigel write another Book and keep them coming PLEASE, LOVE the Vimeo
Several books are being considered. Hopefully time to write them will be available in the near future.
"these tools are just not made anymore!"
Me: Sounds like an open market to me! *Starts researching how to make high quality leather crafting tools*
Great interview!
I started back sewing projects with cloth then saw a video on how to make a leather bag..I am a beginner but truly enjoy leather crafting! By the way, my mother's maiden name is Armitage!
Back sewing?
Thanks for sharing this, I'm absolutely obsessed with things like this..
Love the tool organization and that you display them. 😊
Nigel has a beautiful workshop doesn’t he! 🤩
Something every budding crafter to work towards 😁
@@agreatalternative And how! 😊
Well, I have watched a couple of your video's now and 'I am going to start watching a lot more', I think you are fantastic Nigel! What a truly honest interview about your leatherwork life and how you got started. Your experiences give us all enormous inspiration. Thank you.
Nigel is such an inspiring chap isn’t he!
If you haven’t seen his own channel go check out @armitageleather (same on insta)
I get it. Cool interview, so interesting and enlightening.
You know for me and I'm sure an enormous amount of people it is almost a primal feeling. To be able to make something with your hands is what we were meant to do on a basic level that's just my little insert
@@benhill9257 Couldn’t agree more 👊
Awesome interview fellas.
Thanks David 👍
I'm a knifemaker and getting into leatherworking myself. Would you fellow crafters be interested in high end kiridashis specifically for cutting patterns? I don't see a ton of options available, and I don't know if that means there's a hole I can fill in the market, or if the market genuinely doesn't care for them. There are a few more leather tool makers around now days, but not many i've found that craft to ABS standards.
Thanks You discussed the questions, I wanted to ask
No worries 👍
Where can I sign up for a class?
Check out armitageleather.com for all of Nigel’s courses
Every night when he goes asleep, an army of elves come in to the workshop and use all the tools he has to produce leather goods for the world.
Trades, even photography and other talents were very quiet
You could say leatherwork is the oldest craft of any if you consider that in the garden of Eden when Adam and Eve first sinned God took the flesh from animals in the garden to make skins to clothe them. Might be a little stretch but I like it, we have the best trade lol