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On Thursday 13th August I taught my first class at Queens Park Arts Centre. What a great day. Students had the opportunity to make a belt that fits them. They could also experiment with surface decoration (stamping, painting and punching) and make coasters, key rings and straps. Making a belt is a great introduction to leather work. A pleasure to work with keen and lovely people. A sample of the belts is pictured below.
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A visit to Greenshoes. On Saturday 8th August I went to learn more about how to make shoes at Greenshoes (http://www.greenshoes.co.uk/) in Devon. This was a one day shoe making workshop. Greenshoes live in Moretonhampstead, in an old chapel. An amazing space. Alison and Emily were our tutors and took us through each stage of making a pair of shoes to fit us. The day started with measuring and trying shoes on to get the best fit, before chosing leather and starting to cut everything out. I made a pair in the 'willow' style in red and green leather. They fit like a dream.
If you have an interest in leather work and shoe making this is a great place to go and learn more about the craft. My shoes are below.
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Fancy making a belt?
Join Elizabeth at Queens Park Arts Centre on Thursday 13th August 2015 for an introduction to leatherwork. Learn how to make a riveted belt, along with stamping, decorating and finishing leather. No experience needed
Course title: Leatherwork - What a Belter! Elizabeth Bond, 13 August 2015 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Price includes materials Full Price: £45.00 Member: £40.00
See more at: http://www.qpc.org/Workshops.aspx?g=b91a7c4b-743a-46e7-bb46-512704801098&/Adult Arts Courses Workshops#sthash.V7D1uCSi.dpuf
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Time is certainly flying. Below are a couple of photos of some of our preparations for 2015. We have seven artists exhibiting at the church and some lovely cakes! We have leather, jewellery, textiles, photographgy and lots of lovely paintings to see.
I have keyrings, leather journals and belts available this year. Not just plain belts; embossed and decorated too! There will also be examples of items available for commission.