Bradford Industrial Museum

Heritage Craft Workshop: Leather Notebook Cover

6 June 2026 2:00 pm – 6 June 2026 4:00 pm

About this event

6 June 2026 2:00 pm – 6 June 2026 4:00 pm
Bradford Industrial Museum, Heritage Craft Room

Join leather designer and maker Catherine Edwards for a day with 2 workshop sessions introducing the principles of leatherwork. These workshops are ideal for those new to leatherwork as well as anyone wishing to develop foundational craft skills in a small, friendly learning environment. All tools and materials are provided.

When ordering tickets you can select either workshop, or save and book both together

Notebook Cover / Journal Cover 2pm – 4pm
This hands-on workshop offers participants the opportunity to design and create a bespoke leather cover for a mini notebook or journal. Ideal for beginners, the session introduces core leatherworking techniques in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Participants will select from a range of quality leather colours and finishes to craft a cover tailored to their personal style. Guided step by step, learners will measure, cut, and assemble their journal cover, gaining experience in essential processes such as edge finishing, punching, and hand stitching. There will also be the option to emboss initials into the leather, creating a personalised and professional finish.
All tools and materials are provided, and each participant will leave with a beautifully handcrafted leather notebook cover that is both practical and durable. Designed to age gracefully and develop character over time, the finished piece makes a thoughtful gift or a stylish everyday accessory.
This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to build confidence and develop foundational leatherworking skills in a small, friendly learning environment.

Bradford Industrial Museum

Address
Moorside Mills, Moorside Road Eccleshill, Bradford, BD2 3HP

Good Friday                      3 April                ALL SITES CLOSED

Easter Saturday                 4 April               Normal Weekend Hours apply at all Sites

Easter Sunday                   5 April                Normal Weekend Hours apply at all Sites

Easter Monday                 6 April           

  • Bradford Industrial Museum  11am  – 4pm
  • Cartwright Hall Art Gallery    11am  – 4pm
  • Cliffe Castle Museum              11am – 4pm
  • BOLLING HALL MUSEUM CLOSED

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm

All Bank Holiday Opening Times: 11:00 – 4:00 except Bolling Hall.

All sites closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday

By car

Signposted from Bradford Ring Road and Harrogate Road (A658). Bus 645 from Market Street or Hall Ings. All buses stop at Moorside Road. On the museum site there is free car parking and disabled car parking.

By public transport

From Bradford City Centre, the 660 bus departs from Drake Street stop D1, (alight at Moorside Road), and the 645 departs from Hall Ings stop H11, (alight at Harrogate Road then an approx 10 min walk).

For help in planning your journey by public transport, please visit www.wymetro.com

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