Leatherwork: Make a Coin Purse and a Belt

Through an introduction to the craft, participants will learn how to dye, finish and hand stitch leather using the traditional two needle saddle stitch to make a professionally finished coin purse and a belt. This workshop is designed for beginners, no experience required. Your tutor is Ruth Pullan, who learnt her trade from a saddler back in 2012, honing her skills further at the Cumbria School of Saddlery. Her practice has seen her make pieces for craft fairs, shops and galleries and since featuring in “Forge & Carve: Heritage Crafts – The Search for Well-being and Sustainability in the Modern World”. she began to teach too. Since then, she has taught around 400 people the traditional craft of hand stitched leatherwork. Our class sizes are small, so you'll have a chance to engage with the tutor while you work. This leatherwork workshop takes place on Saturday 27 June and Saturday 5 September, 9.30am-4pm. There will be a break for lunch and a mess room to eat lunch in, alternatively there is an on-site café. Tea and coffee provided.