• Make Professional looking knotworking 

• Benefit from 25+ years experience

• Go from Inspiration to Creation

• 6 easy-to-follow modules

• 48 exclusive Interchangeable Knotwork components

• 144 Unique Conceptual Armour & Accessory designs

• Tutor & Student Discussion groups

• 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

Find Inspiration and Feed Your Creativity

Knotworking from Concept to Application in 6 Simple Steps

In 2018, after more than 20 years of creating leather armours, I launched the Black Raven Academy to provide experienced focus, direction and personal guidance for those who wished to learn the craft of leather armouring.

Once again, I’m proud to present the next step in the creative journey.

I’ve genuinely lost count of the number of times over the years I’ve been asked... “Where on earth do you get your inspiration?” or “Where on earth do you start when creating your knotwork?”

Now those questions are finally going to be answered. But rather than just the “How”, I explain the entire thinking process that goes into designs that feel memorable and authentic. 

I'm also sharing 144 original conceptual designs for you to use. But most exciting of all is the world's first "Knotwork Codebreaker" system for creating literally thousands of possible designs to adorn your creations. 

Learn to Create Stunning Knotwork  In Hours – Not Days

After decades of adorning costumes, armours, and clothing, I developed a system that would reduce the time-consuming process of designing knotwork. Traditionally, knotworking is complex and time-consuming... taking days (or longer) to refine a design.

Now, thanks to the 48 exclusive interchangeable knotwork components, it's possible to create thousands of designs – and quickly!

Yet it's more than just a design. Quality knotworking is apparent the moment one lays eyes upon it.

That's why in the Black Raven Codex, I not only share my system for quickly developing knotwork, I also share how to approach the craft so your designs tell a story for the ages.

The first resource of its kind, this "knotwork codebreaker" system shows you how to build your knotwork design skills. You'll get:

• 48 exclusive interchangeable knotwork components with thousands of possible combinations
• The largest single collection of historically-inspired knotwork ever created
• In-depth video discussions and demonstrations, showing you how to take your concepts to the next stage of creation
• How to evolve your knotwork designs using the Codex framework of patterns and themes
• Ways to personalize the Codex components to fit your projects, ensuring every one of your finished pieces tells a story
• How to use the codex in different creations, such as  leather tooling, embossings, embroidery or even tattoos

View exclusive original Black Raven Armoury conceptual art ready to be crafted into reality. You'll learn:

• How to bring your armours to life, including body armours, leg armours, shoulder armours, arm protection, bags, pouches, belts, quivers, scabbards... and it goes on
• My complete creative thinking process when it comes to taking a concept from art to life
• The real-world practical considerations when translating a picture to pattern
• How to successfully mix styles and themes, blending ideas seamlessly into a cohesive design

I'm often asked if these designs can be used commercially.. So here's a unique deal !

Anyone wanting to take one of the concept designs in the Codex, create a pattern, then sell it can do so with my blessing! 

(Yes, giving credit for the original concept would be polite, but that's your call.)

It's one more of the benefits of investing in the resources found in the Codex.

Discover Your Resourcefulness

I’ve designed this course to start you at the level I was when I started, with no money or materials. The course assumes no prior knowledge, so wherever you are on your knotworking journey, you’ll be taken step-by-step through a process that genuinely delivers results.

My passion is supporting and empowering the next generation of artisans, which is why this course is structured in such a way that any investment in tools and materials is kept to an absolute minimum. Second-hand tools and materials are readily available from various outlets and are very cost-effective. You’ll be amazed at the effect you can achieve for very little cost.

Full Support When You Need It

Each module comes with a post-module discussion group so you can discuss your ideas and any questions you may have with your fellow students. If you need extra help, we also offer ongoing support to help you with any issues you may have. I’ll also be filming bonus videos to cover the most frequently answered questions arising from these discussions to make sure you have all the information you need.

What’s more, the course comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, no questions asked, so if you try it and decide that it’s not for you, you have the confidence of knowing you’ll get your investment back.

Alex Agricola

Founder of Black Raven Armoury & Author of The Crystal Anvil

Born in the U.K. and currently based in the historical town of Stratford Upon Avon, Alex currently heads up one of the most respected teams of creators in the world, specialising in the design and production of Leather Armour & Accessories for a variety of industries including Larp, Ren, Cosplay, Motion Pictures & Television.