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Hand crafted leather goods and services by Clive & Wendy Elsdon. A venue near to the centre of Darlington is also expected to be included shortly.

Unique leather products:

Evancliffe Leathercraft have developed a wide range of unique hand crafted leather products. These vary from contemporary modern items for special occasions and everyday use to items specifically for re-enactors and LARP enthusiasts. Evancliffe leathercrafts diverse range of hand crafted leatherwork includes Belts, Bags, Purses, Leather Hand Bound Journals and much much m

ore. Many of the items have developed from a customer saying, “Can you…” and Evancliffe Leathercraft saying “Yes!”

Training Workshops:

Evancliffe Leathercraft offer a wide range of Leatherwork Training Workshops to suite everyone. For example students can learn to make a Leather Belt, a Hand Bound Leather Journal, a Tool Cover or a Water Bottle amongst other things. As a part of the learning process the student will often come away with an additional small leather item as well. Evancliffe Leathercraft are constantly developing new workshops, so if what you want to make is not on the list, please contact them to discuss the possibilities. Evancliffe Leathercraft's training workshops are usually based in and around County Durham in the north East of England. There are a number of regular venues including the recently opened POD Gallery in Bishop Auckland and the Yurt at Hardwick Park. In addition to scheduled workshops, Evancliffe leathercraft can deliver bespoke 1-2-1 Workshops. Locations for these can vary but many are run from Evancliffe Leathercraft's Weardale base which has stunning views overlooking Weardale in County Durham. Wendy's professional background in Teaching has ensured that Evancliffe Leathercraft’s workshops have been developed with learning in mind. Each Workshops goals are achievable and they can be adapted to suite different learning styles. History:

Evancliffe Leathercraft was set up and is run by Clive & Wendy Elsdon. They first developed an interest in leatherwork as an offshoot of Green Woodworking. The first leatherwork they undertook was the design and manufacture of leather tool guards and cases for many varied green woodworking tools, such as draw knives, spoke shaves, froes, carving knives etc. This lead to an interest in leatherwork in general and then enrolment on the first QCF Level 2 Creative Craft Leathercraft course at Northumberland College’s Hexham Centre. Both successfully completed the course. (Evancliffe Ltd trading as Evancliffe Leathercraft)

15/06/2025

The reason you don't stitch across the leather holding a d ring etc. on... This tab has separated like a postage stamp would.

26/04/2025

The skills of a willow weaver meet the skills of a leather craftsperson on world leather day.

16/12/2024

Our first belt workshop of 2025 on the 8th February is already sold and our second belt workshop on the 1st March only has one space left.

We'd advise booking very soon to grab that last place.

We will he releasing new dates for later in 2025 soon though, so get in touch if you miss out on this remaining space. https://www.evancliffeleather.co.uk/leatherwork-workshops/

07/10/2024

If you're here because you can't find our very popular Hand Crafted, Hand Stitched Leather Railway Tee-Key Holder listed on E-Bay, fear not, they are still available to purchase direct off our web site at:

https://www.evancliffeleather.co.uk/product-category/railway-transport-leatherwork/

Unfortunately, E-Bay seem to think we're selling the Tee-Key itself, which is a "Restricted Item". This despite the listing clearly stating that the Tee-Key is not included.

We hope to restore the listing on E-Bay shortly.

Leather items for use on Railways and in other forms of commercial transport such as busses, coaches, ships and aircraft. This catagory includes Tee-Key Holders, Ticket Collectors Bags etc.

10/09/2024

We have released new Leathercraft Workshop dates for the first quarter of 2025.

Belt Making

Bag Making

Pouch Making

Hand Bound Leather Journal

Stamping, Embossing & Wet Moulding

Leather Marbling

For more information and to book, please visit our website Workshop page at:

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02/09/2024

Two Day Leather Bag Workshop - 21st & 22nd September 2024 £210
Wolsingham, County Durham.

https://www.evancliffeleather.co.uk/leatherwork-workshops/

Learn to make a hand stitched leather bag in this two day workshop by Evancliffe Leathercraft.

This workshop will teach you to:

Mark and cut out leather.
Cutting leather to form straps.
Dying Veg Tan Leather.
Preparing the leather to be stitched including marking and making the holes for stitching.
Hand stitching leather using the traditional saddle stitch method.
Riveting leather.
Attaching accessories such as D-rings, fasteners, sliders and buckles*.
Burnishing & Applying finish the leather.
Choose from a selection of patterns with the potential to add your own customisation to the bag as well. (* Some items used will depend on the style of bag chosen.)

Strap Length:

Many people make bags for other people on the two day bag workshop, so it is useful to have an idea of the length of strap needed. Bringing along a bag with the strap set to the correct length can help, or measuring a strap of an existing bag at the point it is set by the wearer. If the bag is for yourself, don’t worry about the measurement beforehand, we can gauge it on the day.

(Please note that the overall length of a strap can potentially be limited by the leather we have in stock. While we endeavour to have leather available to make reasonable lengths, it is not always possible to guarantee that we can supply leather to make all lengths.)

The workshop runs from 10:00am – 5:30pm on day 1 and 9:00am – 4:30pm on day 2.

All leather and tool use is included in the price of the workshop. We include tea, coffee and biscuits in the price however participants should bring their own packed lunch and any snacks / soft drinks you require each day.

Closed toe footwear should be worn. If you wish to protect your clothing (from dye etc.) please bring a suitable apron. As we use a stitching pony to hold the work we also recommend wearing trousers instead of a skirt or kilt.

For more information email: [email protected]

28/07/2024

Fantastic weather Raby Castle today.

Wrre set up ready for another full day of leather stamping!

Come along and explore the wonderful grounds and castle, and have a go at heritage crafts.

As well as stamping, for which there is a small charge, and subject to availability, we will have out "stitch an inch" activity free of charge, where visitors can try their hand at saddle stitch.

27/07/2024

Werè all set up at Raby Castle for a whole weekend of stamping leather!

Come along today or tomorrow and have a go....

There's food near us as well! We're feeling hungry already!

Address

19 Holywood Wolsingham
Bishop Auckland
DL133HE

Telephone

+441388526641

Website

http://www.evancliffeleather.co.uk/

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