Evancliffe Leathercraft

Our latest version of the Dragon Bag is taking shape. Previously made in saddle tan with a green draggon we have made this one in walnut with a red dragon.
We have added other red details to the back as you can see. The stitching is all by hand and using a light contrasting thread.
The dragon is currently only placed on... It will be next to be stitched into place.

Three new 5 star reviews on the Craft Courses website for our Two Day Bag Making Workshop!

These are the actual #Leather bags made by four students during our first two day bag-making workshop over the weekend of 6th/7th October 2018.
There were a number of choices of design offered for them to make. Three of the four students chose to make bags based on our popular Railway TTI bag. It is amazing how different to the standard Black TTI bag these are when they are made in different colours and using different closures.
The remaining student chose to make a bag bas...ed on our popular tablet case which we often make up as the Dragon or Bat Bag...
Students on this workshop learn how to cut leather, hand dye ,hand stitch and how to finish the leather. Various types of fixings and fastenings are discussed and used on the workshop. The students also made a small coin purse as part of the introduction.
Our next two day bag making workshop will run on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st March 2019 at our #Weardale venue. It is already half full with only two remaining places, so please book soon to avoid disappointment. The cost of this workshop is £185.00.
To book visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leather-ba g-workshop-2-day-t…
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Our only 2018 training workshop with availability remaining is the Hand Bound Leather Journal Workshop on Saturday 3rd November 2018!
To book this workshop visit our Eventbrite Booking Page at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hand-bound -leather-journal-w… or contact us direct.
This hands-on workshop will teach you to make a hand bound leather journal from scratch. Starting with a large sheet of paper you'll be guided through the process of turning it into the individual pages o...f the journal, binding them together and adding a leather cover as well as a page marker.
You will be given the opportunity to dye the veg tan leather to form the cover as well as adding decoration using embossing / stamping it if you wish.
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The final Introduction to Leatherwork - Belt Making Workshop of 2018 on Saturday 24th November 2018 is now fully booked!
The next Introduction to Leatherwork - Belt Making Workshop is on Saturday 2nd February 2019.
To find out more and to book onto this workshop please visit our Eventbrite Booking Page at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti on-to-leatherwork-… or contact us direct.
... Our full list of scheduled workshops canbe found on our website at https://www.evancliffeleather.co.uk/leath ercraft-workshops/. Click on each event to find out more. On the event listing click "Learn more" to book through Eventbrite or contact us direct.
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Ready for day two of our bag making workshop.
Yesterday our students made a small coin purse practice piece, chose the design, cut, marked out and dyed their bags.
They then began to assemble and stitch them. Today they will continue the stitching and assembly plus make the straps.

Set up ready for this weekends sold out two day bag workshop.

Two of our most popular bag designs in production again...
Watch out for the photos once they are finished as they are going to be in very different colours to the versions we have done before.

Another new style keyring made today. Antique brass feature rivited onto our traditional shield shape keyring.

4 new dinasour keyrings... Brown, purple, green and red leather with brass effect metal dinosours.

First new product of the day...
New dinosour 🦕 keyring. The edge is grooved by hand, it is hand dyed and has an antique brass effect dinosour 🦕 rivited on.

We will be at Preston Park Museum and Grounds for their Christmas Bazaar again this year. Come along and add to your unique hand stamped leather Christmas decoration collection.
The dates are Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December.

The new wristbands made up and finished.

New leather #Steampunk style wristbands in production.

We still have availability on our final Hand Bound Leather Journal Workshop of 2018. (3rd November 2018.)
A unique Hand Bound Journal made by you for a close friend or relative makes an ideal very personal Christmas Gift!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hand-bound -leather-journal-w…

Only one place remaining on our final belt making workshop of 2018! (24th November 2018)
Book your ticket now to avoid disappointment!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti on-to-leatherwork-…

Two new railway single line token pouches assembled and ready to have the dye touched up, be cleaned, burnished and have their finishing coats applied.
The 1.5m long hand stitched handles of these, which have a double pvc tube core covered in leather, go all the way around the inside of the pouch and are stitched in with the gusset.

Hand crafted leather wrist bands... Bespoke designs. Available to order from £5.00.

Our latest review on the Craft Courses website. This review is from a couple who came to us for a workshop to mark their 3rd Wedding Anniversary. Did you know that is your #Leather #wedding anniversary?

What a great we had today learning how to make different types of straps for our felt handbags. Two superb tutors welcomed us into their home and took us from basics to finished product in simple steps throughout the day, allowing us the freedom to explore our own designs and adapting their teaching accordingly. A relaxed, informative and productive workshop feeling the warmth of the sunshine through the window and enjoying the spectacular view. I will definitely be recommending to others who may want to learn similar things too. Thank you both. Lx

The hands-on leathercraft workshop that Clive and Wendy offer are first class. They explain everything in an easy to understand manner, making the course idea for total beginners. The cost of the workshop includes all material so there are no surprises or extra costs.

The good people of Evancliffe made me a leather sheath for my billhook - custom made from good quality leather. A lovely bit of craft work, delivered promptly. Thank you.

Thank you for providing a great service. I am so pleased with my key ring

Ordered my carriage key holder a while back for a more authentic look and the fact I wanted a solid hard wearing product. After several months use I am not disappointed. The item is well made looks fantastic and has been engraved with my initials. The service was quick and professional. Would and have recommended to colleagues.

Never done anything leather working before and with Clive and Wendy's guidance produced a leather belt I am really impressed with. Both were extremely knowledgeable and demonstrated and taught the techniques in a really effective manner, really enjoyed the day.

My first ever experience of leather craft and in all honesty it was excellent. Clive and Wendy are very welcoming and great tutors. Working through the step-by-step process from cutting the hide to the finished piece was fascinating. Using the wide array of tools was very rewarding and the course has certainly inspired me to try some small projects.



All in all I am frankly delighted (and very surprised) that I have a belt that looks and feels superb, if I do say so myself.



A big thank you Clive and Wendy.

Just finshed a leather craft belt making course today. Was very interesting didn't realise the work involved and how l enjoyable it is. Clive and Wendy are truly very lovley people and showed our group step by step the making of a hand made leather belt from the sheet of hide to the finished product. This is definitely worth doing if your interested in leather craft.

Thanks very much Anthony

I went on a very enjoyable course to make a wet moulded leather flask. I learnt the basics of leather stitching and wet moulding and having almost no experience before came away with a brilliant little flask. Highly recommended!

I had a mobilephone case from these great folks, top of the bill, gets commented on all the time. I would urge you to get in touch, they will do bespoke items

Clive did a lovely job on fixing a couple of pairs of leather boots. Their products are also lovely and fantastic handmade quality that you cannot get in the shops anymore.

Attended a leather belt making workshop and it was excellent. Very friendly and professional, taught by two lovely people. Highly recommend this course for starting off, as it covers all the basics. Thank you xx