9.30am to 4.30pm

Carving on a leather belt

The course

In this introduction to leather carving learn the techniques used for carving and embossed into leather. Items made during the day include purses, bookmarks and key fobs. Participants will learn hand-tooling and dyeing techniques used in this very unique way of decorating leather.

The tutor

Emma O’Driscoll is a leatherworker with nearly twenty years experience, beginning as an apprentice harness maker making agricultural and show harness for draught horses, to making bespoke upholstery for luxury motor car companies.

She runs her own leather working business from her workshop in Charlton, West Sussex.

Participants’ information

Participants are advised that stains will be used, so old clothes and/or an apron are recommended.
All tools will be provided. There will be an opportunity to buy tools if so required

Fee

£55 per person, to include tuition, tea and coffee.  The museum café will be open or you can bring your own packed lunch.

The Museum

The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum has over 45 historic building exhibits.  It is also home to the award winning and innovative Downland Gridshell, which houses a conservation workshop and artefact store, and is also used for many practical courses.  The Museum runs a full programme of courses in historic building conservation and traditional rural trades and crafts, along with MSc programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation validated by Bournemouth University. Please telephone for further details.

To book, download a form here. Alternatively, fill in the booking request below.

Make a Booking Request

 
This is an initial booking request form, and does not guarantee a place on the course. The Adult Learning Team will check the availability of the course, and reply to you as soon as possible - usually within one working day.