Hand Stitched Leather Belt
Sat, 16 May
|The Churn Room
Join Gil Stark from Abide to learn basic leatherwork techniques and take home your own perfectly sized, one-of-a-kind belt.
When & Where
16 May 2026, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm AEST
The Churn Room, 38 Williams St, Dayboro QLD 4521, Australia
Details
This 4-hour leather belt-making workshop is suitable for beginners.
We'll start with some basic info about the different types of leather and tanning processes and how this affects their suitability for different types ofproducts.
Then we'll cover the basic techniques and variations of leatherworking, how to cut, edge, stamp and hand stitch your own belt.
We will also cover some basic pattern making - since every great leather product starts with a great pattern!
You will have a selection of 3/4 leather ,colours and a number of buckles to choose from.
No experience is required so just bring your hands and a head full of ideas.
All tools and materials are included.
Note: there will be a short lunch break during this workshop. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch, or can purchase food from Silverwood Cafe (next door to The Churn Room).
About Gil Stark
Gil is a multi medium craftsmen who has worked professionally as a jeweler, carpenter and now focuses mostly on leather.
Known for his bold use of colour and passion for all things handmade. Raised in South Africa, trained in England and now living in Australia, he aims to bring all these influences together to offer well thought out and crafted leather accessories.
He also loves to pass on these skills so that we can all make things with our own hands, in the real world!
Notes for Workshop Participants
Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop start time to get settled in our Workshop Area
Workshops are held in the Mezzanine, located upstairs within The Churn Room
Street parking is available on Williams Street
Workshop participants must wear closed in shoes and have long hair tied back.
We suggest wearing comfortable, breathable clothes suitable for warm weather conditions - we have fans, but our building is not air-conditioned
Access to the Mezzanine may be difficult for persons with significant mobility issues. It is not wheelchair accessible. Please consider this prior to booking.
Workshop Tickets
Workshop Participant
$175.00
+$4.38 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00