Leatherwork Workshop: Stitching and Lacing

Recent reviews of Leatherwork Workshop: Stitching and Lacing

• 5/5 from Siobhan Bryan, attended Aug 2026: The class was really great! They provided everything you needed to get the job done and there was work done on two projects: A set project and a personal free for all. My one suggestion would be to bring a template/pattern for what you are planning to make for your personal project so that you don't have to draft it on the fly during the class. It would have been great to get a little more time to look at/practice lacing techniques.
• 4/5 from Kathryn Hirst, attended Aug 2026: I enjoyed the making and class was great, especially considering it was a covering presenter due to illness.
• 5/5 from Margaret Gill, attended Nov 2024: Phil was great, passionate, informative and explained clearly. I made a very useful scissors case
• 5/5 from Tom Gardner, attended Nov 2024: Highly recommend!
• 4/5 from Judith Egan, attended Nov 2024: A good introduction to basic leather work tools and techniques. Instructor Phil is patient and willing to help with any questions about techniques. My suggestion to future participants is to have an idea about a simple piece that you would like to create planned before you arrive - some made passport carriers, spectacle cases, scissor sheaths, credit card holders.
• 5/5 from Jacqueline Kinred, attended Feb 2024: Phil is a great teacher, this class was really fun with ample time to make something to take home complete. Phil explained the processes really well and we thoroughly enjoyed the class. Looking forward to more!
• 5/5 from Rebecca Walker, attended Feb 2024: Phil was very knowledgeable and really took his time to help us with our individual projects
• 5/5 from Sarah Williams, attended Feb 2024: Phil was a great instructor, well prepared with clear guidance and demonstrations of all the techniques. I learnt a lot!
• 5/5 from Julia Mary Herrenberg, attended Sep 2023: I enjoyed the leather class. I learnt everything I wanted. The place was comfortable and the teacher was pleasant, helpful and very patient. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in leathering.
• 5/5 from Verna Wing, attended Sep 2023: The workshop was exactly as described and we learned the technique of saddle stitching and lacing. Phil our teacher is kind and patient and I enjoyed learning from his experience and expertise. I also appreciated learning a new craft using materials that were readily available, without the requirement of having to purchase expensive tools for basic stitching and lacing whether it is the use of a square of carpet and corflute board or shoe laces which readily available at Reverse Garbage or recycling wood to make the pony. The duration of the workshop was good, as was the venue which gave us the opportunity to purchase some materials available in the shop.
• 5/5 from Eva Adams, attended Sep 2023: Well taught and clear explanations of methods used. Phil is a good teacher and conducted an enjoyable class.
• 5/5 from Louise, attended Sep 2023: Phil is a fantastic teacher and incredibly knowledgeable about the subject. While he taught us the basics he brought along finished items for inspiration. He also pointed us in the direction of resources which would enable us to continue learning after the class. We had a good range of material to choose from and ample tools were provided. I highly recommend this course.
• 5/5 from Amanda McCourt, attended Aug 2023: Phil was a very knowledgeable teacher and explained the tasks well. Really enjoyed this course in a great dedicated space. And perfect size class. And great choice of materials. Would definitely sign up to another class with RG.
• 5/5 from Anthony Burch, attended Aug 2023: Fun and very interesting workshop. Phil is an excellent instructor with broad experience and knowledge
• 5/5 from Shantel Sager, attended Aug 2023: I attended the class and learnt how to stitch leather together using wax cotton and braiding. I now have these skills and thought the class was well run with clear instructions and print outs of the steps so we don’t forget! Highly recommend
• 5/5 from Niamh Kyriacou, attended Aug 2023: Phil was amazing, can't rate this workshop high enough. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Phil
• 5/5 from Heaven Lee, attended Mar 2023: I really enjoyed the workshop- the instructor was really knowledgeable patient. As it were recycled leather or leather scraps, we were not intimidated into cutting into the leather but also encouraged to design elements that utilised every bit of the material in true Reverse Garbage fashion.
• 5/5 from Marilisa, attended Mar 2023: Great course! Phil is very passionate and knowledgeable. They provide all the tools that you need and get to take home needles, thread and leather scraps for your projects. Also, plan to spend some time in their shop, it’s a treasure trove for makers!
• 5/5 from Elaine Ellmers, attended Feb 2023: Very good class. We learn the basics of leatherwork and more complex weaving. Good materials provided. Informative teacher.
• 5/5 from Jenni Brown, attended Aug 2022: Phil was a great leatherwork instructor. He has excellent knowledge and immeasurable patience and encouragement. I’m very happy with the skills we learned on the day. 5️ afternoon.
• 5/5 from Jacki Smith, attended Aug 2022: Great workshop! Very knowledgeable tutor and a great lot of supplies that you get to take home to continue your new hobby. Really relaxed environment.
• 5/5 from Jenni Murdoch, attended Aug 2022: Our teacher was very knowledgeable, and excellent at explaining the different techniques and their applications. I enjoyed the class and met a lovely group of people, I look forward to developing my skills further. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Yin Yu, attended Aug 2022: Thoroughly enjoyed it with my daughter. The instruction was very knowledgeable and really patient with all of our questions. All tool provided so it was really easy too for someone who just want to get a taste of how leatherwork works before buying the tools. Thanks.
• 5/5 from Michael Graham, attended Aug 2022: Time flew by and I gained some skills and a few tools. Satisfied and very happy.
• 5/5 from Kaitlin Riddington, attended Mar 2022: Enjoyable course and fantastic teacher. Would definitely do again. Leather is such a creative medium.
• 5/5 from Tom McClean, attended Mar 2022: Course content was right for the duration - enough detail and scope, but not so much we just skipped across everything. Phil, the teacher, was very knowledgeable and had a great way of explaining things practically. The physical materials on offer were fantastic.
• 5/5 from Christina Sceats, attended Mar 2022: This was a fantastic intro class to stiching and braiding leather. Phil was highly knowledgeable, clear in his instructions and very helpful. Plus it's great working with salvaged leather. I had a really enjoyable time.