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 […]
Read MoreHi 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 […]
Read MoreThis 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 […]
Read MoreI’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
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I’m offering some craft courses from home next year. Three different courses over nine different dates. You can come along and learn to make a phone case, a book cover or a belt. I’ll provide the leather, cake and lunch, you bring your book, phone and trousers! You can book […]
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Hi all, I’ve just launched a new pricing structure where you decide on what to pay me! Sounds mad? Well, maybe, yes, but I’m putting my faith in you, and everyone else I make things for. You’re all really nice people and I’m confident you’ll do what’s right! I’m also […]
Read MoreI’ve been making a few willow baskets recently, but with leather bases. Really getting into it! Willow weaving has been a hobby of mine for longer than I’ve been making leather items, so it’s great to combine both disciplines. If you’d like one then I currently have two in stock […]
Read MoreI’ll be running a small workshop on the 23rd March this year to show you how to make a leather book cover, like the one above. You’ll learn to measure and cut veg-tanned cowhide, dye and oil the leather, and stitch all the pieces together by hand to make a […]
Read More15% off my Leather Items in my Etsy Shop I’m running a sale for the rest of January on all the items I have in stock in my Etsy shop! These are the READY TO POST items. Here’s a few examples: Joseph Rodgers Pocket Knife: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1107376816Whitby Pocket Knife: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1105712205George Wostenholm […]
Read MoreI’ve had a variety of pocket knives for over a year now. I was meaning to sell them sooner but didn’t get time to make pouches for them until recently. So here they are, ready to buy from my Etsy shop! These are all EDC (Every Day Carry) knives, meaning […]
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