Handcrafted Leather Belt Making Workshop

22nd September 12:00 at Picturedrome Courtyard 

24th September 18:00 at Picturedrome Courtyard

26th September 12:00 at Picturedrome Courtyard

Discover the satisfaction of traditional leatherwork and make your own handcrafted buffalo leather belt using time-honoured hand tools and techniques.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be guided through the process of turning a length of quality buffalo leather into a finished belt made to your own size. You’ll learn how to measure and cut the leather, prepare and finish the edges, punch holes, fit the hardware and complete your belt using traditional leatherworking tools.

The workshop is suitable for complete beginners, with no previous leatherworking experience required. You’ll work at your own pace in a relaxed and friendly environment, learning practical skills that you can take away and use on future projects.

All tools and materials are provided, including the buffalo leather and belt hardware, and you’ll leave the workshop with your own handmade leather belt — built by you and made to last.

What you’ll learn:

● How to measure and size a leather belt

● Working safely with traditional leatherworking hand tools

● Cutting and shaping buffalo leather

● Punching and preparing the leather

● Edge finishing techniques

● Fitting the buckle and hardware

● Final finishing and care of your leather belt

Suitable for: Beginners and anyone interested in traditional crafts and leatherwork.

Included: All tools, buffalo leather and hardware required to make one finished belt.

Come along, learn a traditional skill and experience the pleasure of making something useful with your own hands — a proper leather belt you can wear for years to come.