SATURDAY 1st SEPTEMBER - 10am - 3.30pm - The Exchange, Leicester, LE1 1RD

SATURDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 10am - 3.30pm - The Orange Tree, Loughborough, LE11 2TP

On this workshop you will learn how to make your own hand stitched leather cross body bag.

Using Italian vegetable tanned leather, and a selection of threads and edge finishes to choose from, you can really customise your project.

We will show you how to prepare the leather for stitching, wax the linen thread, and stitch your work with a twin needle technique.  As well as finishing and edge coating the leather in a colour of your choice. You can even personalise your project with letter stamps to really make it unique.

Suitable for beginners and those wishing to develop their skills. (Age 16 plus)

Price includes speciality tea/coffee and a light lunch.

WORKSHOP VENUE:

The Exchange, 50 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RD

The Orange Tree, Bedford Square, Loughborough, LE11 2TP