Upcoming Events
The Leather Institute provides classes throughout the year. Classes are designed to meet the needs of our clients. We offer educational seminars, cleaning and conditioning seminars, color matching classes, repair and refinishing classes. We also offer guidance to marketing the services to the different leather industries such as aviation, upholstery, automotive, garment, and accessories.
Tradeshows
Hamburg Aviation Interiors Show
An open forum where aviation clients from all over the world gather to find out what is new in the industry. We actively seek customers for our affiliates worldwide.
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Conference
The most prestigious business jet show in the world. All our customers and their clients visit and get a chance to see the new offerings by Townsend Leather Group.
Cessna Customer Conference
A week long customer service driven event catering to the buyers of Cessna Jets. We have been invited to provide informative seminars at the conference and to speak on the importance of proper leather maintenance and care. In addition, customers may visit our booth and learn of our new locations, products, and services that we have to offer.
Bombardier
A show dedicated to the purchasers of Bombardier-Lear aircraft. We have spoken at this event and have representatives on-site to educate the customers on services and advise them of local representation.
Training Classes
Leather 101
A general overview of leather, sources, and methods of finishing. This course focuses on being able to identify leathers and have an understanding of the physical properties in choosing the right leather for a particular environment.
Finishing Touches
This course is designed for people who work in manufacturing environments or completion centers where minor problems in leather need to be resolved such as new installations/furnishings, garments etc.
Color Matching
Discussion of The Munsell Theory of Color and the relationship to doing hands-on color matching is demonstrated. Students will be shown the methodology and practice hands on color matching in this class. Techniques for matching 'dyed' leathers are also covered.
Maintenance and Restoration
This class is designed for companies who wish to build a profit center in leather restoration. This is our most intensive class and includes all the above. Additionally we study and demonstrate refinishing techniques on various types of leathers and have students complete projects that allow them to become familiar with 'real-life' encounters in the field.