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My Enchanting Leather Flowers August 10, 2017 10:00
WORKSHOP: Flowers in Leather at The Leather Shed August 5, 2017 12:14
WORKSHOP: FLOWERS IN LEATHER
$135 (coffee and morning tea included)
LOCATION: The Leather Shed, 130 Kingfisher Road, Mount Cotton
CLASS TIME: Saturday 19 August, 9:30am - 2:30pm
If you have done one of my workshops, you'll know how much I love the way vegetable-tanned leather responds to leather dyes. The possibilities are endless! You can blend just two or three colours together and get so many beautiful shades - as many different colours as in nature itself. But like anything, it takes a lot of practice, experimentation and skill to achieve exquisite results.
If you are interested in colouring natural veg tanned leather project this workshop is a must!
Spend a day with me, creating a timeless and stunning flower accessory you can wear as a hair piece, dress up a bag, turn into a statement necklace, brooch and more! I'll show you the basics to laying out your pattern, cutting, colouring leather as well as optional variations on flower centres.
Techniques covered: Shaping the leather flower petals and leaves, how to achieve delicate graduate shading using spirit dyes, different methods for applying finishes and more.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
No previous experience is required.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Call Cherryl on 0428 174 220
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR:
With over three decades of experience, Cherryl is a leather artisan of extraordinary talent. Full time Tutor and Master Crafter behind Exquisite Leather, Cherryl is passionate about passing on her skills and techniques and extremely generous with her knowledge.
Cherryl was the first Australian to be presented with “The Al Stohlman Award”, this being the first time the award has been won by an artisan outside the United States of America. This prestigious annual award honours the accomplishments of individual leather artistisans and is given to one who has demonstrated continued dedication to the industry following the example set by Al Stohlman, the world’s most talented, best known and respected leather artist.
A founding member of The Leathercrafters Association of Queensland, Cherryl has also coordinated the International Leather Conference, and the only event of its type in Australia, Dimensions in Leather since 1994.
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ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Flowers in Leather April 8, 2016 15:34
DIMENSIONS IN LEATHER
27 JUNE 2016
The Dimensions in Leather conference is the largest event for leather crafters in Australia and New Zealand. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn from some the best leather crafters over five inspirational days, and join a vibrant community of makers that share a collective passion for leather.
For the first time in history, you can now register to attend Dimensions part time, which means even if you don't have a whole spare week in June, you don't have to miss out altogether.
Sheridan style master Akiko Okada will be flying in from Japan, award-winning crafter and tutor Peter Main from the USA; John Shortt, Custom Saddler will be making the trip up all the way from Bredbo, NSW and in latest news, Barry King, of Barry King Tools will be sharing his insights on, you guessed it, tooling leather.
I will also be there, coordinating the event and teaching a one day workshop on how to create Flowers in Leather!
ONE-DAY WORKSHOP:
FLOWERS IN LEATHER
Spend a day with me, creating a timeless and stunning flower accessory you can
wear as a hair piece, dress up a bag, turn into a statement necklace, brooch and
more! I'll show you the basics to laying out your pattern, cutting, colouring and
different applications on shaping the flower petals and leaves including optional
ideas for flower centres.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
No previous experience is required.
All tools and equipment will be supplied for students to use during the workshop.
Visit the Dimensions in Leather website or contact me to find out more about this fantastic event, but hurry! Places are filling up fast.
Leather Craft Basics: How to Colour Leather Flowers February 26, 2016 15:03
If you've ever done one of my workshops, you'll know how much I love the way vegetable-tanned leather responds to leather dyes. Here are my top five tips for colouring leather...
VIDEO: Leathercrafting at Cobb+Co June 9, 2015 10:20
and designs. No previous experience is required.
Limited places are available! Book your place today.
Hat Headlines May 27, 2015 13:23
Here's a snippet:
the course kits and materials here and start creating!
or feel free to share them on Facebook!
Generation to Generation April 18, 2015 20:39
Today I ran a beginners workshop at East Coast Leather with an amazing group of people
who were so creative and enthusiastic about learning to work with leather.
Get to know your leather with East Coast Leather April 15, 2015 23:13
Brisbane Artisan Markets April 15, 2015 22:58
It was another great turn-out at the Brisbane Artisan Markets at the Polish Club, Milton again this month. This is Brisbane’s newest indoor market for local and emerging artisans and crafters, held every second Saturday of each month.
If you're a local artisan interested in having a stall, just send an email to brisbaneartisanmarkets@gmail.com.
2015 Dimensions in Leather Conference April 10, 2015 09:23
I've been busy planning the 'Dimensions in Leather" Conference with the Leathercrafters Association of Queensland Inc. to be held in Brisbane from Saturday 4 July to Sunday 12 July 2015.
This is our eleventh conference since 1994 and is the only event of its type in Australia.
Come along and enjoy six days of exciting leather workshops for beginners and experienced artisans interested in furthering their knowledge of leathercraft/art and saddlery with experts in the trade from all over the world.
The week involves more than workshops, with trade suppliers on site, evening activities and even a competition for participants.
I'll be showing you how to make your own leather tote or clutch, so make sure you don't miss out and register your attendance today because numbers are limited!
The venue is within the St. John’s College located just 5 kms from Brisbane City centre within The University of Queensland's St Lucia campus.
I look forward to seeing you!
To register your place and for more information visit www.dimensionsinleather.com