Who's interested in a leatherworking lesson?

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We’ve had the following proposal:

I would like to propose a “Make a leather card holder” workshop to take place on the 26th June between 12pm and 3pm. Please see details below:

A 3 hour workshop, Studio Nelle will show participants the basics of leather-work. Participants will learn how to cut, finish and hand stitch leather to make their own unique leather oyster-card/business card holder. Made all more personal by stamping initials into the finished card holder to add a truly personal touch to the finished piece.

The process:
Participants will start with a pre cut piece of leather with stitch holes - cut a small rectangular piece of leather for leather stamping.
Stamp Leather
Rivet stamped leather to card holder piece.
Stitch and finish card holder

The workshop Includes:
+safe usage of equipment, tools such as sewing needles, and cutting knifes

  • how to cut leather
  • hand punch holes in leather
  • hand sewing skills using the traditional saddle stitch method
  • hand stamping techniques

Cost of the workshop is £350.00 which includes all materialst. The workshop is suitable for 8-10 people.

The price is high, but we could use some of the GLA funding to subsidise the cost. Would anyone be interested in this workshop?

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sign me up!

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I would be, but I’m away that date :frowning:

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I’m up for this!

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Would love to do this but I’m not available that day :frowning:

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Interested, but unfortunately can’t make that day.

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It might be possible to reschedule, so these are all worthwhile statements of interest :slight_smile:

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We won’t have any GLA budget to contribute after 30th June though.

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+1 for me, would be willing to pay also

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This is important. It would likely be in the region of £20 per person for this.

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That’s fine with me

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Me please!

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Yes please but TBC as have to check times for one other engagement that day

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Hi there,

I wanted to introduce myself as Chanelle the maker behind Studio Nelle and the person that has proposed this leather workshop. It’s great to see so much interest in the workshop.

I see there is some issue with date availability and wanted to suggest some alternative dates:

  • Sunday 19th June DAY/EVE
  • Wednesday 22nd june EVE
  • Friday 24th June EVE
  • Wednesday 29th June EVE

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Let me know if any of these dates are workable, I’m also open to discussing splitting the sessions into two so half a group on one day and half another day?

I have also included a pic from a workshop I did yesterday.

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Hello! thanks for suggesting some alternate days. I can do all except the 29th.

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I have changed the list into a poll, to make counting easier :slight_smile:

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Thanks Tom.

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Hi all,

So the proposed dates are fast approaching and with only 3 votes, I think on this occasion I will suggest takening the offer of leather Oyster card workshop off the table.

Thanks

Chanelle

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Ok then.

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How many attendees are needed to make it viable? Maybe that the vote is buried in the forum and @events could help communicate this, I think 7 or so people were interested, I’d suggest the number of voters isn’t a true representation of people willing to participate… Hopefully we can find a way to make this happen, just remember makerspace happenings take longer than in other realms of life…