For years people kept asking me if I would teach leathercraft but my answer was always "no". It wasn't because of not wanting to be with people. I'm a people person! :) I guess I was just scared. Fear held me back. I used to think, "What if the students ask me a question that I don't know the answer to?" Now I realise that no one ever knows everything about a topic - no matter how much of an expert they are. So, if I don't know, I can just be honest and say, "I don't know but will find the answer for you!" It's not hard is it? Funny how we (people in general) always seem to let those fears get in the way of greater opportunities.
Not now! :)
With my 5th workshop coming up, now I'm wondering why I let that fear hold me back for so long.
The workshops have been GREAT! Students have been really enjoying learning the history of leather, the characteristics and seeing how much work is involved in making a piece. The most common statement from the workshops so far has been, "Wow! I never realised it would take so long to make this."
Learning how to make leather products completely by hand; punching holes, sewing saddle stitch, tooling, burnishing edges and more, students gain knowledge, skills and confidence to create their own products as well as gaining a whole new appreciation for leathercraft.
Workshops are held either over :
- one month - one morning a week for four weeks, or
- a weekend.
For more information on these workshops, please visit: http://thehappyviking.com.au/introduction-to-handcrafted-leather-workshops/
Testimonials: http://thehappyviking.com.au/courses/testimonials-student-photos/
