Discover leathersmithing in this beginners’ workshop, and take home leather flowers and leaves that you have created yourself. Hand-craft unique foliage from lightweight vegetable-tanned leather.

The workshop will progress in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step manner. Techniques covered are pattern layout, cutting, colouring and different applications on shaping the flower petals and leaves, including optional ideas for flower centres.

Cherryl has an eye for colour and graduated shading techniques to create beautiful life like leather flowers, all that will be missing is the fragrance! While leather and flowers are not often thought of together, a leather flower can create a beautiful decorative element for an outfit or accessory. Flowers in leather are timeless and a fashion statement. You can wear these delicate flowers as jewellery, hair accessories, a bouquet, a brooch, or add flair to a bag, belt, corsage, or pair of shoes.

No previous experience is required. All tools and equipment will be supplied for students to use during the workshop.

To book, please call the Gallery on 07 4936 8248, email gallery@rrc.qld.gov.au or pop in to pay in person.

Who: Anyone who would like to discover leathersmithing or learn a new skill

Price: $145 | $142 Friends of the Gallery [includes materials and artist educator]

Where: Rockhampton Art Gallery, Beatrice Hutton Room (entry via the front of the Gallery, directly off Victoria Parade)

Parking: Victoria Parade or Bolsover Car Park behind the Gallery

About the Tutor

Cherryl McIntyre is a leather artisan based in Brisbane, whose passion for the craft has been an inspiration to many for over three decades.

A founding member of The Leathercrafters Association of Qld Inc and organiser for the International Leather Conferences “Dimensions in Leather”, her love of the craft started as a hobby 30 years ago.

Known for her attention to detail and experience in the craft (not to mention her signature leather flowers), Cherryl is a full-time tutor and is the Designer-Maker behind her own label ‘Exquisite Leather’, creating range of elegant handmade leather products.