Leathercraft Belt-making Workshop

The facility for this event is an air-conditioned enclosed building, located at 85 Challoner Circuit Humpty Doo, directly opposite Taminmin College. 

Come join us and get the lowdown on all things leather and learn the core techniques to easily make your own custom leather goods in your own environment. Plus how and where to source the supplies needed, along with heaps of tips & tricks! Hide tanning knowledge will also be shared. 

All tools and materials for the project at hand will be provided on the day. 

Starter toolkits to keep you going at home will also be available for purchase. 

*As a special bonus a 10% discount is applied for parent/child or couples bookings. Enter the code LEATHER when booking two tickets. 

What You Can Gain:

Presented by a qualified leather craftsman with over 30 years experience, this hands-on Leathercraft Workshop will upskill you in a wide range of traditional and modern leathercraft techniques.

You will gain a good deal of knowledge about leather and how to work with the various types of leather, plus explore a variety of techniques as you hand-craft your own belt that will last the tests of time. 

The skills you acquire on the day can enable you to continue creating a variety of leather projects in your own home. 

What’s Covered:

~ A brief run down of the history and tanning of leather

~ The differences with veg-tanned and chrome-tanned leather 

~ The core skills needed, followed by guided assistance with the techniques, such as:

• Decorative Stamping, Embossing and Etching
• Moulding leather
  
• Hand-stitching
  
• Lacing and Braiding
• Edge bevelling and burnishing
• Colouring & Sealing
• Setting Press-studs, Rivets, etc.

All this as you handcraft your own pouch to take home.

*All tools and materials are supplied on the day. 

Starter Kits will be available for purchase, which include the tools needed for most ongoing projects. 

You just need to bring along your inquisitive self, and maybe a notepad if you want to jot down the finer details. 

It’s also wise not to wear your best clothes…….although it’s not particularly messy, there is the potential for spills and splashes which may not come out of clothing.

No prior skills necessary!

For ages 12+

*Numbers are limited to ensure optimal assistance for all involved.