Leathercraft Workshop; Create your own Glasses or Phone Case
In Person 2 hours Leather
Summary
Create your own handcrafted leather accessories in this practical, beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll design and make either a Glasses Case or a Phone Case, choosing from a range of beautiful leathers to suit your style. Guided step-by-step through traditional leatherworking techniques, you’ll learn how to cut, stitch, and finish your piece to a professional standard. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a unique, durable item made entirely by you.
What you’ll do
Workshop Process: Here is an overview of all the different processes we will gently take you through during the workshop, each step will be fully explained and demonstrated with hands-on advice and support.... Choose your leather and colour; Select your design (glasses case or phone case); Cut your pattern pieces; Prepare edges and mark stitch lines; Punch stitching holes; Hand stitch using traditional saddle stitch; Finish and burnish edges; Add any final details, initials or embossing; And finally polish!
What to bring
Just Yourselves and your phone or your glasses!
What you’ll get
A beautiful handmade leather item to keep.
Catherine Edwards Leather
Catherine Edwards Leather is rooted in traditional craftsmanship, with a modern, hands-on approach to making. With over 35 years of experience in leatherwork and training as a clog maker, at London’s prestigious Cordwainer’s College and at the west end Bootmakers, John Lobb. Catherine creates beautifully made, functional pieces designed to last and has taught leathercraft for many years. At Handmade in Oxford this June, join one of her relaxed, beginner-friendly workshops and discover the satisfaction of working with leather. You’ll learn essential techniques, use traditional tools, and leave with a handcrafted item of your own—made by you, to keep for years to come.
