I’ve added more course dates for next year, starting in February: Why not book a place for a friend as a gift? Don’t forget there’s still spaces available on my August courses for this year (2024). For more info and booking, head over to my Leather Courses page.
I’ll be running my stall, demonstrating leather craft and selling my wares at this year’s Green Fayre, Beacon Country Park, Upholland, Lancashire. WN8 7RU If you’re in the area I’d love to see you! More details can be found on the West Lancs webpage and on the Green Fayre’s Facebook Page.
Hand-cut British veg-tanned leather. Dyed, sewn, burnished and oiled. I didn’t have my customer’s axe, just a photo of it with some dimensions. But it just so happened to be a similar size and shape to my felling axe. Perfect for a photo shoot! If you’d like me to make a cover for one of …
Over the past year, I’ve repaired various items, including a hat box, an old holdall, a binoculars case, and a mandolin case. Each required unique fixes such as restitching, reinforcing, replacing straps, and refurbishing components. My favorite was the holdall, now serving a local Rotary Club. Contact me for repairs.
This weekend we’ll be in Oxfordshire, at Waterperry Gardens. It’s the first time doing this show and we’re really excited about it. Hopefully see some of you there…! I will be exhibiting my work alongside 150 outstanding national and international designer-makers in the beautiful surroundings of Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire. Every craft discipline will be …
I just wanted to let you know about a week of woodland courses in Silverdale this August. My wife organises it for a woodland charity called BHMAT. The week is called Woodland Pioneers and consists of 5 days of learning 6 new woodland and coppice-related crafts. I thought you may be interested or know someone …
Holiday time for us! My wife and I are taking the van up to Scotland for a few weeks quiet time. Hoping to see otters and seals and golden eagles! If you need me then you can still email, Whatsapp and Etsy-message, although I may not be replying until we’re back home at the end …
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Hi all, hope you’re well! I’m certainly enjoying the warmer and dryer weather at the moment!! I thought I’d let you know about a few commissions I’ve been working on lately. Quran Case I was asked to make a leather case for a very special book, a rare copy of the Quran. It was such …
This weekend I’ll be in two places at once – well, my work will be displayed in two places at once! I’ll be at the brewery! It’s worth going to both as there’s more than me to see! Craft Market Kendal At the Brewery there’s 44 other selected makers. More info on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftmarketkendal/ and …
I’ll be setting up my stall at the following events this winter: Blackwell Autumn Craft Fair 17 – 19th November 2023 Craft Market Kendal 24 – 26th November 2023 Witherslack Artists &Makers Group – in Kendal! 25 – 26th November 2023 Halecat Artisan Christmas Fayre 9 – 10th December 2023