Bradford Industrial Museum

Heritage Craft Workshop: Leatherwork – Glasses Case

6 June 2026 11:00 am – 6 June 2026 1:00 pm

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6 June 2026 11:00 am – 6 June 2026 1:00 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.

Glasses Case 
This practical, hands-on workshop offers participants the opportunity to design and make a bespoke leather glasses case or small purse. Suitable for beginners, the session provides a clear and supportive introduction to traditional leatherworking techniques.
Participants will choose from a selection of quality leathers in a range of colours and finishes to create a piece that reflects their individual style. Guided step by step, learners will measure, cut, punch, and assemble their chosen design, gaining experience in key skills such as hand stitching, edge finishing, and fitting simple fastenings where appropriate. There will also be the option to emboss initials into the leather, adding a personalised and professional touch.
All tools and materials are provided. By the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with a beautifully crafted and functional leather accessory designed for everyday use and made to age gracefully over time.
This workshop is ideal for beginners as well as those wishing to develop confidence and foundational skills in leathercraft within a small, friendly learning environment.

Please note the these workshops will take place in The Heritage Craft Room, at Bradford Industrial Museum

Bradford Industrial Museum

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

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

Bank Holiday Opening Times: 11am – 4pm

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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