Choose between a Rear Billet or Universal Mount water bottle holder for your style of saddle.
In-Depth Traditional Leathercraft Experience.
No prior leathercraft experience required.
Our workshops are designed for complete beginners as well as those wanting to explore traditional leathercraft in a more meaningful way.
Artisan & Lær workshops focus on guiding you in learning the real techniques behind handcrafted leather goods, taught step-by-step in a small-group setting.
Everything required for the day is fully supplied. There are no hidden extras.
📚 Workshop Details
Full Day Leathercraft Workshop
Water Bottle Holder
🗓 Friday 31st July, 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 4:00pm
(Arrival from 8:45am for sign-in)
📍 Location
Lanskey’s Saddlery Townsville
84 Bowen Road
Rosslea, Townsville, QLD 4812
This is a hands-on, small-group experience where quality instruction and individual guidance are prioritised.
What to Expect
• 9am – 4pm session
• 15-minute smoko break
• 30-minute lunch break
• BYO Smoko and Lunch
• Refreshments provided & included in the price
• Fully air-conditioned venue
• All tools, materials, premium leather and quality hardware supplied
• Small group setting (Limited to 10 participants maximum)
You’ll leave with a completed leather Spur Straps you’ve made yourself, guided step-by-step throughout the process.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the workshop you will be guided through the full process of constructing a full set of Water Bottle Holder, learning the techniques used in tack making and working leather into functional equestrian gear.
Participants will create their spur straps, learning the methods used to measure, prepare and assemble leather tack.
Skills and techniques covered include:
• Understanding the types of leather used in tack making and their purpose
• Measuring and laying out leather components for accurate construction
• Trimming leather cleanly and accurately
• Punching holes correctly for hardware and adjustment points
• Using leatherworking tools and understanding their purpose
Construction and finishing techniques include:
• Edge bevelling to create clean, professional edges
• Burnishing edges for strength and durability
• Setting hardware securely and correctly
• Conditioning leather to protect and maintain the finished piece
By the end of the workshop you will have created a fully constructed leather product, while learning the practical techniques used in traditional tack making.
𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫!! No prior leathercraft experience is required. Our workshops are suitable for complete beginners as well as those wanting to refine or expand foundational skills.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝
✔ Your own individual leather tool kit supplied for the day
✔ All materials and hardware supplied
✔ Artisan & Lær apron to wear during the session
✔ Step-by-step guided instruction
✔ Tea, coffee & light condiments
✔ Air-conditioned comfort
SUITABLE FOR
Best suited to adults and older high school students who can work independently, in a group environment and in loud environments due to the tools and techniques involved.
Recommended age: 16+ or 14+ MUST be accompanied by a participating adult.
*NOTE: These workshops are NOT quiet or slow paced therapy sessions. These workshops are full day, trade like settings requiring the ability to work independently and to follow instructions and keeping up with a group pace.
Our full list of Workshop Terms & Conditions are available HERE.
Once you have paid for your booking, an "Info Pack" will be emailed directly to you instantly (𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙅𝙐𝙉𝙆 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨).
If you’ve been saying
“I’d love to learn leatherwork one day…”
This is your sign.
Choose between a Rear Billet or Universal Mount water bottle holder for your style of saddle.
In-Depth Traditional Leathercraft Experience.
No prior leathercraft experience required.
Our workshops are designed for complete beginners as well as those wanting to explore traditional leathercraft in a more meaningful way.
Artisan & Lær workshops focus on guiding you in learning the real techniques behind handcrafted leather goods, taught step-by-step in a small-group setting.
Everything required for the day is fully supplied. There are no hidden extras.
📚 Workshop Details
Full Day Leathercraft Workshop
Water Bottle Holder
🗓 Friday 31st July, 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 4:00pm
(Arrival from 8:45am for sign-in)
📍 Location
Lanskey’s Saddlery Townsville
84 Bowen Road
Rosslea, Townsville, QLD 4812
This is a hands-on, small-group experience where quality instruction and individual guidance are prioritised.
What to Expect
• 9am – 4pm session
• 15-minute smoko break
• 30-minute lunch break
• BYO Smoko and Lunch
• Refreshments provided & included in the price
• Fully air-conditioned venue
• All tools, materials, premium leather and quality hardware supplied
• Small group setting (Limited to 10 participants maximum)
You’ll leave with a completed leather Spur Straps you’ve made yourself, guided step-by-step throughout the process.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the workshop you will be guided through the full process of constructing a full set of Water Bottle Holder, learning the techniques used in tack making and working leather into functional equestrian gear.
Participants will create their spur straps, learning the methods used to measure, prepare and assemble leather tack.
Skills and techniques covered include:
• Understanding the types of leather used in tack making and their purpose
• Measuring and laying out leather components for accurate construction
• Trimming leather cleanly and accurately
• Punching holes correctly for hardware and adjustment points
• Using leatherworking tools and understanding their purpose
Construction and finishing techniques include:
• Edge bevelling to create clean, professional edges
• Burnishing edges for strength and durability
• Setting hardware securely and correctly
• Conditioning leather to protect and maintain the finished piece
By the end of the workshop you will have created a fully constructed leather product, while learning the practical techniques used in traditional tack making.
𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫!! No prior leathercraft experience is required. Our workshops are suitable for complete beginners as well as those wanting to refine or expand foundational skills.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝
✔ Your own individual leather tool kit supplied for the day
✔ All materials and hardware supplied
✔ Artisan & Lær apron to wear during the session
✔ Step-by-step guided instruction
✔ Tea, coffee & light condiments
✔ Air-conditioned comfort
SUITABLE FOR
Best suited to adults and older high school students who can work independently, in a group environment and in loud environments due to the tools and techniques involved.
Recommended age: 16+ or 14+ MUST be accompanied by a participating adult.
*NOTE: These workshops are NOT quiet or slow paced therapy sessions. These workshops are full day, trade like settings requiring the ability to work independently and to follow instructions and keeping up with a group pace.
Our full list of Workshop Terms & Conditions are available HERE.
Once you have paid for your booking, an "Info Pack" will be emailed directly to you instantly (𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙅𝙐𝙉𝙆 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨).
If you’ve been saying
“I’d love to learn leatherwork one day…”
This is your sign.
