leathercrafting accessories workshop
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Prerequisite: Nil
Venue: Cobb+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street Toowoomba
Date: Saturday 27 April to Sunday 28 April 2013
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: $255 + $50 materials (Total $305 including GST) includes two days
expert instruction, all materials, morning and afternoon tea and lunch.
Age: 16 years and over
Requirements: Please wear closed in shoes.
What will I do?
Create custom-made leather accessories for yourself, family and friends including a
leather belt and purse
You will have the choice of decorating your piece with a marbling technique invented by
the instructor or stamping or tooling your design.
Meet your tutor
All leathercrafting workshops at Cobb+Co Museum are conducted by award-winning
artisan Cherryl McIntyre who is known for her refreshing and innovative approve to using
leather as a medium for creating sculpture and unique fashion accessories.
Cheryl’s work is world-renowned and she was the first Australian to win the International
Al Stohlman Award. Al Stohlman is regarded as the world’s most talented and respected
leather artist and the award is presented to one person each year in recognition of their
dedication to the leather art industry.
How do you book in?
To secure your place in this workshop you will need to contact Cobb+Co Museum
to register and pay a non-refundable $100 deposit. See the reverse for Terms and
Conditions.
Spectators are welcome
Spectators are welcome at all workshops, free with admission. Thanks to Toowoomba
Regional Council, all residents receive free admission to the Museum on presentation of
proof of address.
What else can I do?
Cobb+Co Museum heritage workshops are conducted by the Museum’s resident
artisans. Regular workshops are held in blacksmithing, silversmithing, sandstone
sculpture, millinery, leathercraft, glass art, calligraphy and leatherplaiting.
LEATHERCRAFTING ACCESSORIES WORKSHOP
For more information, or to download the full workshop calendar go to:www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au
Call 07 4659 4900 or email [email protected]+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street Toowoomba
For more information, or to download the full workshop calendar go to:www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au
Call 07 4659 4900 or email [email protected]+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street Toowoomba
Terms and Conditions
What we will do.
• Provide safe, modern facilities and equipment in an environment that is conducive to learning and creativity.
• Ensure our instructors are not only experienced, skilled and renowned in their field but also have a passion and
ability to pass on their talents.
• Depending on times of year and special circumstances we reserve the right to substitute any part of the class and
other issues that are beyond our control.
• We promise to give at least five days’ notice if we need to postpone or cancel a workshop for any reason. In this
case, you will receive a full refund or funds paid can be transferred to any available workshop you choose within a
reasonable timeframe.
• We are able to cater for individual dietary requirements but please give us prior notice.
• Most classes are suitable for men and women 16 years and over. Please ask our staff about physical requirements
for specific workshops such as blacksmithing. We also offer special classes for children under 16 years.
• The consumption of alcohol is not permitted before or during workshops. For the safety of the individual and others,
persons deemed by our staff to be intoxicated will not be allowed to participate in a workshop.
What you need to do!
• To secure your place in a workshop, you will need to contact us to register and pay a $100 deposit.
• Please choose your class carefully we are not able to offer refunds.
• Full payment is required at least seven days before the workshop to secure your place.
• Please make sure your gift voucher is current before you book, we are unable to accept out of date vouchers.
• If you cancel your registration less than seven days prior to the commencement of the workshop, you will forfeit all
funds paid. We are however happy for you to arrange another participant.
• The duration of all classes will vary please check the times of each individual class.
• Please make sure you have the correct date for your workshops as we are unable to credit you if you don’t turn up.
• Most of our workshops are held in our custom-built Factory, so you will need to wear closed in shoes at a minimum.
Some workshops, such as blacksmithing will require additional safety clothing such as steel-capped shoes, long
trousers and a long sleeved shirt.
• You may want to bring a notebook and pen for taking down the secret skills!