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State Winner for 'Building Communities' in the Telstra Best of Business Awards 2024; State Winner for 'Promoting Sustainability' in the Telstra Best of Business Awards 2022
State Winner for 'Building Communities' in the Telstra Best of Business Awards 2024; State Winner for 'Promoting Sustainability' in the Telstra Best of Business Awards 2022
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Absolute Beginners Leather-working (wrist band or bookmark) with Amber Ecclestone

$132.00 - $132.00
$132.00
$132.00 - $132.00
$132.00

In this fun introductory course with Amber Ecclestone, You'll learn basic leatherwork techniques and make your own nature-inspired hairlip or pin.

  • Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
  • Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm 
  • Location: NatureArt Lab studio, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT


About the course:

Students will be introduced to traditional leatherworking tools and techniques while making a wristband or bookmark with a focus on hand embossing and dying.

This is a small group class suitable for students with access needs. 


Learning Outcomes

Techniques will include -

  • safe use of tools
  • edging, embossing
  • optimal wetting
  • coloured dying
  • sealing. 

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Safely use embossing tools

2. understand different types of leather

3.  Using colored dyes 

4.  finishing leather.

 

Pre-requisites: This course is suitable for students 16+ and beginners.


Material cost: Materials are included in the cost of this workshop.


About the tutor:

Amber became interested in leatherworking while doing work experience in high school with a traditional saddle maker. The skills she learnt in that week she still uses today and passes on to her students. Amber has been teaching Leather workshops at the National folk festival Community Arts for the last three years. She also taught Sheath making, Journal covers and Introduction to leatherworking classes at Tharwa Valley Forge.


NatureArt Lab Awards

2022, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and National Finalist Award

2024, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Building Communities, ACT; and National Finalist Award

2025, Telstra Best of Business Award Finalist for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and Finalist for Accelerating Women, ACT

2025, Awards Australia Semi-Finalist for Connecting Communities, NSW and ACT; and Semi-Finalist for Small Business Award NSW and ACT. 

Images by Amber Ecclestone and Ceilidh Dalton


Discount Policy: Students may be eligible for Seniors Discount and/or Member Discounts on checkout.  If you are unsure about eligibility or how to claim this discount, please email info@natureartlab.com.au.

COVID-19 Policy: NatureArt Lab participants attending studio courses, workshops and nature tours are required to comply with current COVID-19 state policies.  Please check current policies for your state location.

Class Refund Policy:  Any changes or cancellations made by NatureArt Lab for any reason are 100% refunded or credited (for use on another course).  Any cancellations made by the purchaser are refunded (or held in credit) for the total amount LESS a $60 administrative processing fee.  Special consideration for waiving the $60 fee for compassionate/ extraordinary circumstances can be granted by NatureArt Lab by writing to info@natureartlab.com.au.

Nature Tour Refund Policy: Details for refunds on nature tours will be available separately.