Leathercraft Basics: Make a Leather Purse with Gosia

Discover the art of Leathercraft! In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of leatherworking while creating your own unique and sustainable leather pouch. Using 100% repurposed leather, you'll be guided through all aspects of this project, from creating the initial pattern, to stitching and embellishing, to create your own one-of-a-kind leather pouch that reflects your personal style. Leather is a very durable and useful material. There's rarely a reason to throw leather away! Learning how to make a simple purse is a great step in realising the wider potential of repurposing leather to get the very most out of the long lifecycle of this material. What we will cover? In this hands-on workshop you will learn: • Basic leatherworking tools and materials • Simple pattern making • Hole punching for stitching • Mastering the saddle stitch technique • Adding snap buttons and rivets for a professional finish. • You will also learn more on types of leather, sustainable leather practices, emphasizing the importance of minimizing environmental impactand repurposing materials. Accessibility • Wheelchair Accessible Venue • Gender Neutral Bathrooms • Free First Nations tix • Cheaper Early Bird Tix Who will be teaching? Gosia (she/her) is a leatherworker with a lifelong passion for crafting and restoring goods. Based in Melbourne, Reservoir she specializes in using recycled leather to create custom products while promoting sustainable practices. With years of experience and a dedication, Gosia is excited to share her knowledge and expertise with aspiring leather enthusiasts. Connect with Gosia on her website www.letherwork.com.au or follow her journey on instagram: LetHerWork Important info: Buy a gift card Terms and conditions FAQ More about accessibility Photo: student works. Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just shoot Maddy (she/her) an email at [email protected].