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 […]
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Winter Craft Fairs 2024
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
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Craft Courses for 2024!
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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New Trial Pricing Structure
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 MoreLeather-Bottomed Willow Baskets!
I’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 MoreCome and Make a Leather Book Cover!
I’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 MoreHappy New Year Sale!
15% 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 MorePocket Knives and Pouches
I’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 […]
Read MoreLetter Stamp Set
Earlier this year I treated myself to a new letter stamp set! I’ve been wanting one of these sets for a while now and finally decided to go for it. The letters are 7mm high and very clear. Cut from solid brass and amazing quality. Here’s a few examples: So, […]
Read MoreA Busy Year and a Holiday
It’s been a while since I last updated you. In fact I think it was January! The year continued to be really busy, helped by people locked-down and enjoying some online retail therapy! Orders finally quietened down around July, when shops began to open and people became more adventurous, leaving […]
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