Get to know the fundamental skills you need to start working with leather in this hands-on evening workshop. It will introduce a simple project and skills that you can use again to create more leather projects afterwards.

During the workshop, you will learn about moisture content, how to use leather craft tools to create interesting patterns, and create projects with your own personal touch.

Participants are encouraged to develop their own individual styles and are helped to experiment with and explore the creative potential of leather.

All materials and tools provided. Suitable for participants with no prior experience of working with leather.

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: $80 | $77 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.