Workshop - Create a Personalised Leather Wallet

Name: Workshop - Create a Personalised Leather Wallet
Start: 2024-07-28T13:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-07-28T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Deemouth Artist Studios Torry

Schedule

Sun Jul 28 2024 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Deemouth Artist Studios Torry | Aberdeen, SC

Part of the Deemouth Artist Studios Workshop Weekender
Booking Link - https://www.deemouthartiststudios.co.uk/.../p/leatherwallet
Learn how to craft your very own leather card wallet with Laura from Fernweh UK. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of leathercraft while creating a functional and stylish accessory that reflects your personal flair.
Join Laura in the Fernweh studio for a relaxed three hour, beginner friendly workshop, perfect for leather enthusiasts or anyone interested in learning a timeless craft. Whether you're a complete beginner or have experience working with leather, this hands-on experience offers something for everyone.
What You’ll Learn:
We'll begin with an with an overview of leather types and their characteristics, tools, and techniques essential for crafting quality wallets. We'll then select the pieces for our project.
We'll then explore traditional techniques to create your wallet, such as hand saddle stitching techniques, sanding, edge finishing and burnishing to achieve professional-quality results. We'll get to grips with saddle stitching and the mindful process of hand sewing leather. After some time to practice and experiment, we'll begin making your wallet.
Personalization:
Make your wallet unique with personalized details. Add embossed initials, mix and match the leather and thread colour for a unique piece that reflects your personality.
Leave the workshop with a handcrafted leather wallet that you can proudly carry with you for years to come.
All materials and tools needed for the workshop will be provided, including premium leather, tools, stitching supplies, and finishing products.
When?
This workshop is a 3 hour workshop, running from 26th July 1pm -4pm
We have other dates available during the weekend.
Where?
Studio 4/5, Unit 4, Deemouth Artists Studios, S. Esplanade East, AB11 9PB
Whos teaching me? Laura from Fernweh UK
Workshop is limited to 5 spaces. Suitable for age 16+