TOWNSVILLE 24th April - Leathercraft Workshop - Ladies Envelope Clutch

In-Depth Traditional Leathercraft Experience. Choose between a One Ear Headstall or Browband Headstall

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 gently 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
Ladies Envelope Clutch

🗓 Friday 24th April 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 4:00pm

(Arrival from 8:45am for sign-in)

📍 Location

Lanskey’s Saddlery Townsville
84 Bowen Road
Rosslea, 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 Headstall 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 creating a fully tooled ladies envelope clutch, learning traditional leathercraft techniques used in the design, tooling and construction of leather goods.

Participants will work with premium vegetable-tanned leather while learning how to prepare, tool and assemble a functional leather clutch from start to finish.

Skills and techniques covered include:

• Understanding different types of leather and their purposes
• Creating and laying out a balanced tooling design
• Transferring designs onto leather correctly
• Properly casing leather and understanding why it is essential for tooling
• Carving designs using a swivel knife
• Creating depth and dimension through traditional tooling techniques
• Decorative cuts and detailing to enhance the design
• Achieving consistent stamping depth and clean impressions
• Tips and techniques used by professional leatherworkers during the tooling process

Construction and finishing techniques include:

• Cutting leather accurately to size and shape
• Measuring and preparing components for construction
• Preparing and attaching a leather lining
• Using adhesives correctly during the assembly process
• Decorative stitching techniques
• Applying leather dyes and paints
• Sealing and protecting the leatherwork
• Edge finishing and burnishing techniques
• Conditioning leather for durability and long-term use

By the end of the workshop you will have created a fully tooled leather envelope clutch, while learning the traditional techniques used in professional leathercraft.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝

✔ Your own individual leather tool kit supplied for the day
✔ All materials and hardware
✔ 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 due to the tools and techniques involved.

Recommended age: 16+ or 14+ MUST be accompanied by a participating adult.

𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟏0 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 (It is first in, first served.)

**MINIMUM BOOKINGS REQUIRED**

A minimum of eight (8) Participants per workshop is required for these workshops to go ahead. If minimum numbers are not reached within 7 days of the scheduled date, the workshop may be rescheduled and you will be offered the choice of your booking bering transferred to the next available Artisan and Laer workshop date, or, if this date does not suit, a full refund will be offered(Cannot be transferred to any other workshops other than Artisan and Laer Workshops).

Cancellations & TransfersDue to the preparation and materials required for each participant, workshop bookings are non-refundable.

If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your booking to another person at any time prior to the workshop. 

It is the participants responsibility to arrange the replacement attendee. Artisan and Laer is not responsible for sourcing or managing replacement participants.

If at least 14 days notice is provided, your booking may be transferred to a future Artisan and Laer workshop (subject to availability).

Cancellations made within less than 14 days of the workshop and no-shows on the day will not be transferred or refunded.

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.