Be creative and learn the basic steps and tool applications to make this fabulous fashion clutch purse using vegetable tanned natural cow hide.

This one-day workshop will include techniques, tips and hints on more advanced leathersmithing concepts. These will include discussions on moisture content, how to use leather craft tools to create interesting patterns, and how to hand-stitch leather.

Your project will have a unique and personal touch with your own creative style. Participants are encouraged to develop their individual style and are assisted with experimenting and exploring the creative potential of leather.

Techniques that you will experiment with include: cutting, creative stamping, how to colour using both leather dyes and antique finishes. The artist educator will discuss and demonstrate the varied options of working with a combination of both dyes, as well as finishing edges, lacing, set rivets, snaps and other hardware.

Hand-sew the zip on your clutch, and then decide between finishing the purse with a stitched edge or a lace one.

All materials and tools are provided.

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 more advanced leathersmithing techniques or create their own impressive leather clutch purse

Price: $155 | $152 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.