Leatherworking is a craft that has been around for centuries and has a wide variety of applications in everyday life.
Based in Central Queensland I have been doing leatherworking for several years. The items that I create are all handmade using as many Australian Made products as possible, including the leather.
In this hands-on workshop, local leather artisan Robert Read will take you through the basics of creating a Laced leather Clutch Purse. At the end of the workshop, you will have completed your very own leather clutch that will only get better with age, developing a deep, luxurious patina as only leather can.
This workshop includes a piece of classic brown full grain leather, Kangaroo lace and the use of all tools.
No previous experience is required.
This course is for people 18 years and older.
Rockhampton
Cost: $125.00
BYO drinks and nibbles
Spaces are Limited.
Rob Read
store owner
Leatherworking has interested me for many years, the feel, the smell, it is a very tactile material.
Did you know that leather is a recycled material? If it wasn't for the fact that leather is used for making products with, either practical or decorative applications, over 7 million tonnes of hides would end up as refuse and landfill around the world.
The leather that I use is Australian sourced and Australian tanned where possible.
I am proud to be supporting Australian Made.
I have a range of handmade leather items available for purchase and I am happy to work with you on custom orders too.