Two-day Leathercraft Workshop
A journey in the art of leathercraft: from getting to know leathers, materials and tools to treating the surface with various techniques and making leather goods.
What does the Workshop include?
Familiarity with leathers and leathercraft materials: In the theoretical part of the program we will learn the types of skins used in leathercraft, their origin and the factory processing of each one. We will analyze their qualitative and macroscopic characteristics to be able to identify them and choose the appropriate leather according to the construction.
We will also talk about the other leatherwork materials such as the different types of leather dyes, dyes for socora, glues and solvents, polishes, coke threads
Familiarity with hand tools and leather crafting machines: The hand tools used in leather crafting will be presented in detail and the production machines will be presented and explained.
The Workshop program
Day & time:Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 July 18:00-22:00
*Pre-booking is required
Cost:80€
*the amount is not refunded in case of cancellation of participation by the student.
What's Included: The cost includes all materials and tools that will be used during the seminar. The participants will be sent an electronic list of tools and materials as well as a list of suppliers for the Attica region. A confirmation of seminar attendance will also be sent electronically.
Cool tea, coffee and cookies will be available at the venue!!