Evancliffe Leathercraft

Contact Name: Clive & Wendy Elsdon

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Address:
19 Holywood
Wolsingham
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 3HE

Evancliffe Leathercraft

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Evancliffe Leathercraft's Courses

Hand bound leather journal workshop

Hand bound leather journal workshop

County Durham - Next course on 28th March 2020

Learn to make a hand bound leather journal. This hands-on workshop will teach you to make a hand bound leather journal from scratch. Starting with a large sheet of paper you'll be guided through the process of turning it into the individual pages of the journal, binding them together and adding a leather cover as well as a page marker. You will be given the opportunity to dye the vegetable tanned leather to form the cover as well as adding decoration using embossing / stamping it if you wish, creating...

Introduction to leatherwork – belt making workshop

Introduction to leatherwork – belt making workshop

County Durham - Next course on 25th April 2020

Join Clive & Wendy Elsdon of Evancliffe Leathercraft in this Introduction to Leatherwork Course. This one day course will introduce you to the principles of hand crafted leatherwork through the making of your own hand stitched, hand dyed, leather belt. A hands on course during which you will learn how to mark out, cut and dye vegetable tanned leather to make a belt. You will then prepare it for stitching and practice the technique of saddle stitch. The course will also show you how to burnish the edges of the...

Leather bag workshop - two day Evancliffe Leathercraft workshop

Leather bag workshop - two day Evancliffe Leathercraft workshop

County Durham - Next course on 29th February 2020

Learn to make a hand stitched leather bag in this two day workshop by Evancliffe Leathercraft. This workshop will teach you to: Mark and cut out leather. Cutting leather to form straps. Dying vegetable tanned leather. Preparing the leather to be stitched including marking and making the holes for stitching. Hand stitching leather using the traditional saddle stitch method. Riveting leather. Attaching accessories such as D-rings, fasteners, sliders and buckles*. Burnishing & applying finish the leather. Choose from a selection of patterns with the potential to add your own customisation...

Leather possibles pouch workshop

Leather possibles pouch workshop

By the end of the day, participants will leave with their own, handcrafted leather possibles pouch. Along the way, you will learn various skills such as stitching, riveting and cutting leather. There will also be the opportunity to dye and finish the leather and add decoration to make each pouch personal to its creator. Closed toe footwear should be worn. If you wish to protect your clothing (from dye etc.) please bring a suitable apron.

Stamping, embossing & wet-moulding leather

Stamping, embossing & wet-moulding leather

County Durham - Next course on 14th March 2020

This half day course will introduce you to the principles of stamping, embossing, wet-moulding and dying leather through the making of your own hand dyed leather keyring, bookmark (or hair barrette) and wet-moulded leather bowl. A hands on course during which you will learn how to stamp, emboss, wet-mould & dye vegetable tanned leather to make three separate items. Closed toe footwear should be worn. If you wish to protect your clothing (from dye etc.) please bring a suitable apron. The morning workshop will run from 10:00 to 13:00.

Wire wrapped jewellery workshop

Wire wrapped jewellery workshop

County Durham - Next course on 14th March 2020

This fun two hour workshop will introduce you to the principles of wire wrapped jewellery through the making of hand crafted wire wrapped rings. During the workshop you will be introduced to three different designs of ring and then have the opportunity to make rings using those designs. A good selection of beads etc. will be available to incorporate into the designs, making each ring truly unique. An ideal workshops for groups, birthdays, special occasions etc. etc. The price includes tuition, materials & use of the tools. Tea, Coffee and...