Description
An immersive 4 hour leatherwork class where we will explore some hands-on basic skills to practice making your own beautiful items with leather. Skills we will explore: choosing, marking, cutting, refining, decorating/embossing, stitching, dyeing, and finishing leather using a range of bespoke tools peculiar to the heritage craft of leatherwork. Tools we'll use: craft knives, hole punches, stamps, awls, stitch-punch, stitch-groover, edge-beveller, strap cutter, rivet setter, stylus, stencils, and more. Possible items we will produce: - Coasters/placemats. - Sew-on patches. - Wristbands. - Protective chest-pads/carving bibs. - Tool belt holsters. - Journal covers. The workshop will take you through a step by step process of making your own chosen project as follows: - Selecting & cutting leather. - Refining leather edges. - Carving, marking, and embossing techniques. - How to dye leather. - Saddle stitching. - Burnishing. - Leather finishing. These are the basic skills and techniques you will learn from your chosen project. These skills when put into practice are transferable to a multitude of projects. All materials and tools will be provided on the class, and you will take away a high quality hand-crafted item made to last a lifetime.
What's included in the price?
- Supply of fresh quality vegetable tanned leather. - Specialist tools. - Carefully explained and demonstrated instruction. - A finished piece of functional unique leatherwork you can take home. - Tea/coffee and snacks.
Duration
4 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Suitable for beginners
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Corporate days out & team building
- School holiday workshops & activities
FAQs
Yes. Although all tools and materials are provided, anyone with their own leatherwork specific tools are encouraged to bring them along!
Buses - Numerous via Victoria Road G42
Trains - Immediately adjacent to Queens Park railway station
Bicycle - Bicycle lane network on nearby Victoria Road
No. I recommend bringing a packed lunch, there are few eateries in the immediate vicinity.
Yes. Free on-street parking
