The Leatherwork courses provided by Neil MacGregor and Valerie Michael are based upon the techniques described in ‘The Leatherworking Handbook’ and our experience of over 40 years as designers and makers of hand stitched leathergoods. For 2012 we are offering existing courses, including Leather restoration & repair techniques, Travel Bags, plus courses in Small Leathergoods, Leather box & case covering techniques and Mens Leathergoods. They are filling up so look at the Course Calender below for available places. Look at ‘Course Details’ at the top and on the right of this page to find out more. We sometimes have cancellations so please check regularly or email to be put on the ‘Reserve list’. Dates for 2013 will be listed in September.
Tetbury Leather Workshop
These practical courses (see course calendar) teach students how to make a wide range of leather items, including hand and shoulder bags, belts, boxes, flowers, dog collars and leads, wallets, purses, travel bags etc, using vegetable tanned leathers. The techniques taught on the courses help students to develop their own individual styles and should enable them to experiment and explore the creative potential of leather. All courses take place in our own workshop so with a maximum of only 4 or 5 students per course, everyone receives individual tuition. A set of tools is provided for each student to use and a range of leathers, hand tools , metal fittings and other materials are available for students to buy. Patterns and course notes are provided for specialist courses and a ‘Suppliers List’ is given to students when they arrive. Lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments are provided within the course fees. See the drop down menu for full course details .
Daily session times are 9.00am – 5.30pm.
Making leather box
How to get to Tetbury and where to stay see FAQ
To book any of the following courses: complete the booking form and send with your deposit cheque or card details to: MacGregor and Michael, 37 Silver Street, Tetbury, Glos GL8 8DL. UK
OR Telephone: (0044) 01666 502179 with credit/debit cards details
OR Email for details of how to pay using paypal (Overseas bookings only)
Once a booking has been made and the course deposit paid, you receive a ‘Student learning contract & agreement’ as confirmation. For information about session times, lunch arrangements, location, travel information, places to stay, cancellation conditions etc see FAQ. For up to date availability of places for 2012 see the Course Calendar below.
Please email us with your details so we can contact you if there is a cancellation on any course that appears to be FULL.
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| Dates for 2012 | Course Title | Places Available |
|---|---|---|
| January 7-8 | Making hand stitched leathergoods (bags, belts, cases, dog collars etc) |  |
| January 21-22 | Making hand stitched leathergoods (bags, belts, cases, dog collars etc) | |
| February 4-5 | Small leathergoods | |
| February 18-19 | Making hand stitched leathergoods (bags, belts, cases, dog collars etc) | |
| March 12-16 | Spring School -Making hand stitched leathergoods (bags, belts, moulding, dog collars, boxes et | |
| March 24-28 | Design & construction of hand-stitched leather bags | |
| May 26-27 | Making hand stitched leathergoods (bags, belts, cases, dog collars etc) | |
| July 14-15 | Making hand stitched leathergoods (bags, belts, cases, dog collars etc) | |
| July 21 | Moulded leather flowers |  |
| July 22 | Leather Carving | |
| July 23-27 | Summer School - Making hand stitched leathergoods (bags, belts, moulding, dog collars, boxes etc | |
| August 6-10 | Summer School - Making hand stitched leathergoods (bags, belts, moulding, dog collars, boxes etc | |
| August 18-23 | Travel Bags | |
| September 29-October 3 | Leather box and case covering techniques | |
| October 8-12 | Mens leathergoods | |
| October 27-28 | Making hand stitched leathergoods (bags, belts, cases, dog collars etc) | |
| November 1-2 | Making hand stitched leathergoods (bags, belts, cases, dog collars etc) | |
| November 5-9 | Design & construction of hand-stitched leather bags | |
| November 23-24 | Decorated Leather (Tooling, carving, inlay, onlay, gilt leather etc.) | |
| November 25 | Moulded leather flowers |  |
| December 8-9 | Making hand stitched leathergoods (bags, belts, cases, dog collars etc) | |
