Leather Card Wallet (half day) in the Peak District
Description
Create a stylish leather card holder using traditional hand-stitch techniques. Quality materials in a choice of colours can be personalised with stamped initials or motifs if you wish. Join Laura from Tiska Leatherwork for this hands-on leathercraft workshop. Under Laura's expert guidance, you will follow traditional methods, focussing mostly on saddle stitching. You will work with beautiful, vegetable-tanned semi-aniline leather and choose from a range of thread colours. Suitable for beginners and those who love to make things by hand, no previous experience is required. You will leave with a finished leather card wallet and the confidence to continue exploring the craft at home. "A really enjoyable workshop learning a new craft." This class can be booked along with our Leather Journal Workshop as a full day course. Tutor: Laura Jayne Hunter. Laura is a professional leather worker based in the Peak District. Her projects range from furniture and classic car upholstery to luggage, clothing and accessories. She is happiest when being creative, whether developing a new design for a commission or restoring a much-loved leather possession. Her workshops combine skill, patience, and creativity in an inspiring, friendly environment. "Laura is an excellent teacher and very knowledgeable in all aspects of leather work." - Afternoon session: Join us from 1.30pm to settle in. - Tuition: 2.00pm - 5.00pm (with a break for tea & cake). Drinks, biscuits & home-made cake are included in the course fee. • Purpose built studio in beautiful Peak District setting. • Relaxed, creative atmosphere. • 4 - 8 students per workshop. • Open to both beginners and those with experience. • Good fresh food, homemade cakes. • Accommodation on site and nearby if required. • Private groups welcome (minimum 4 people). For further information or any questions please select the 'message the tutor' button to be put in touch with the course organiser.
What's included in the price?
Course fee includes professional tuition and refreshments. An additional materials fee applies. Materials: High quality vegetable-tanned semi-aniline leather, threads, use of tools. Materials fee: £25 (payable to the tutor at the end). Note: this is in addition to the course fee paid on booking. Accommodation available at extra charge, contact via the "message the tutor" button to find out more.
Duration
3 hours
Cancellation policy
Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Hen dos
- Romantic
- Father's Day
- Weekends
- Corporate days out & team building
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Mother's Day
- Suitable for all abilities
- Accommodation offered
- Pet lovers
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Public transport
- Suitable for beginners
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Parking provided
- UK Holiday
- Stag dos
FAQs
Zantium Studios is clearly marked on Google Maps.
We are on the edge of the Peak District (Derbyshire) - near Wirksworth, a few miles from Matlock.
Clear directions will be sent by email a month prior to the course.
The Zantium Studio is on the first floor which involves a flight of 11 steps. There is a handrail to one side.
The toilet is on the first floor directly opposite the Studio.
There are a number of exterior stone steps and uneven ground from the car park to the house.
We have off-street parking for several cars
Full Day Courses:
A tasty light lunch is included in the course fee. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available all day to help yourself and home-made cake served mid afternoon.
Half Day Courses:
Drinks and snacks are included in the course fee. Tea, coffee, biscuits are available to help yourself and home-made cake at break time.
We have a top Food Hygiene Rating of 5.
Any special dietary requirements must be communicated in advance and we will do our best to cater to your needs. However, customers with allergies or severe intolerances should bring their own food. Our kitchen is in a domestic setting and we cannot guarantee a “free-from” environment.
*** Please let us know of any special dietary requirements ***
There are various accommodation options nearby including our own 2 holiday lets.
'Godfrey Hole Cottage' is on site. It has 2 bedrooms, a double and a single
'The Counting House' is a mile from the Zantium Studio in the town of Wirksworth. It has one double bedroom (ensuite)
Should the advertised tutor be unable to attend, we reserve the right to substitute a tutor of equal standing.
In the unlikely event that we have to cancel a course, customers will receive a full refund or the chance to transfer to another course from our Zantium Studios programme. This may happen due to severe weather, illness or if we receive an insufficient number of bookings. In such cases, we will always give as much notice as possible. However, we cannot accept responsibility for any associated plans you may have made such as travel, accommodation etc. Customers should consider taking out their own cancellation insurance.
