SAVE THE DATE

MASTERCLASS WORKSHOP WITH JO HEARD

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We are very excited to be delivering our Masterclass Workshop for the third year running on, Wednesday,  4th December 2024.
This year, we are delighted to pass the reins to Jo Heard, from JH Leather to host our Masterclass Workshop at the Walsall Leather Skills Centre.  Jo is a very talented leatherworker who has been in the industry since 2007. Over the past 17 years,  Jo and has developed a wealth of skills and knowledge, which she shares so generously through her YouTube Channel.
The aim of the workshop is to get great minds together, to learn some inspiring and practical skills from our talented host and attendees and ultimately, build a community where you can collaborate and support one another.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

This year, Abbey's Masterclass Workshop will focus on how to pad leather which can be applied to bridle making, dog collar making and bag making. As one of her most watched videos 'how to make a padded collar' with over 84,000 views, Jo hopes to break down any misconceptions of the challenges and difficulties surrounding the making of padded collars and hopes that all those attending, will leave with the confidence and reassurance to make their own.
Jo will be talking about the materials used, and the tools needed specifically for padding leather. As part of the demonstration, Jo will be showing you how to pad a dog collar and a shoulder pad which will give you the chance to have a go under the watchful eye of Jo, she will also be bringing samples of other padded leather to have a look at.
We will also have a session troubleshooting common issues with padding, so have your questions ready.

THE DETAILS

When: Wednesday, 4th December 2024
Location:  Walsall Leather Skills Centre The Bridge, Walsall WS1 1LQ
Time: 9am-2.45pm

More information will be sent via email to the successful applicants.

The Walsall Leather Skills Centre is a community interest company (CIC) operating under a Service Level Agreement signed with the Worshipful Company of Saddlers in October 2023.

The centre is committed to delivering a range of general and specialist classes and workshops teaching the vocational skills and imparting the knowledge required to develop and maintain a skilled workforce for the UK’s saddlery trade and leathergoods manufacturing – whether factory, small business or craft.

The Centre is a resource for the leatherworking community and organisations who support the preservation and transmission of centuries old leather craft and manufacturing skills.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

To be in with a chance of attending the workshop, priority will go to anyone that applies for the Abbey England Scholarship this year.

Apply here for the Scholarship and send your completed forms to natalie@abbeyengland.com

Alternativley, you can register your interest in attending via the button below and we will add you to our reserved priority list.

" Our scholarship programme has been designed not only to help out financially, but also provide expert advice to help artisan makers take their careers to the next level, we are always so inspired by the entries we receive and how passionate entrants are in keeping alive heritage skills in new and exciting ways."

Richard Brown, CEO of Abbey England and Scholarship Judge

APPLY HERE

ABOUT OUR MASTERCLASS HOST

Jo has been in the leathercraft industry since 2007. Traditionally trained as a saddler though the Cordwainers Diploma at Capel Manor College before completing the Modern and Millennium apprenticeship schemed run by City & Guilds and the renowned Society of Master Saddlers.
The knowledge she has gained from her years in the industry and her eye for perfection has led her to winning a multitude of awards. Her passion and high standards are key to our quality items.

Jo has been a member of the prestigious Society of Master Saddlers since 2013, giving you peace of mind that you are in the hands of a true master.

J.H. Leather offers a range of outstanding products for you to choose from, or you can commission your own unique item. Jo also offers one to one workshop days, held at her workshop in Wales, so you too can learn the art of leather craft. In 2021 Jo also started to offer online training  sessions held via video call – great for those who are unable to make the in person training day.

Jo also runs a very successful YouTube channel with over, 134,000 thousand subscribers and over 14,009,942 views on free tutorial videos as well as watch the make along instructional videos that form part of her pattern packs.

Discover more of Jo, via her YouTube channel here.

Images provided by Jo Heard, taken from her own workshop classes.

SAVE THE DATE

MASTERCLASS WORKSHOP WITH JO HEARD

_________________________________________________

We are very excited to be delivering our Masterclass Workshop for the third year running on, Wednesday,  4th December 2024.
This year, we are delighted to pass the reins to Jo Heard, from JH Leather to host our Masterclass Workshop at the Walsall Leather Skills Centre.  Jo is a very talented leatherworker who has been in the industry since 2007. Over the past 17 years,  Jo and has developed a wealth of skills and knowledge, which she shares so generously through her YouTube Channel.
The aim of the workshop is to get great minds together, to learn some inspiring and practical skills from our talented host and attendees and ultimately, build a community where you can collaborate and support one another.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

This year, Abbey's Masterclass Workshop will focus on how to pad leather which can be applied to bridle making, dog collar making and bag making. As one of her most watched videos 'how to make a padded collar' with over 84,000 views, Jo hopes to break down any misconceptions of the challenges and difficulties surrounding the making of padded collars and hopes that all those attending, will leave with the confidence and reassurance to make their own.
Jo will be talking about the materials used, and the tools needed specifically for padding leather. As part of the demonstration, Jo will be showing you how to pad a dog collar and a shoulder pad which will give you the chance to have a go under the watchful eye of Jo, she will also be bringing samples of other padded leather to have a look at.
We will also have a session troubleshooting common issues with padding, so have your questions ready.

THE DETAILS

When: Wednesday, 4th December 2024
Location:  Walsall Leather Skills Centre The Bridge, Walsall WS1 1LQ
Time: 9am-2.45pm

More information will be sent via email to the successful applicants.

The Walsall Leather Skills Centre is a community interest company (CIC) operating under a Service Level Agreement signed with the Worshipful Company of Saddlers in October 2023.

The centre is committed to delivering a range of general and specialist classes and workshops teaching the vocational skills and imparting the knowledge required to develop and maintain a skilled workforce for the UK’s saddlery trade and leathergoods manufacturing – whether factory, small business or craft.

The Centre is a resource for the leatherworking community and organisations who support the preservation and transmission of centuries old leather craft and manufacturing skills.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

To be in with a chance of attending the workshop, priority will go to anyone that applies for the Abbey England Scholarship this year.

Apply here for the Scholarship and send your completed forms to natalie@abbeyengland.com

Alternativley, you can register your interest in attending via the button below and we will add you to our reserved priority list.

" Our scholarship programme has been designed not only to help out financially, but also provide expert advice to help artisan makers take their careers to the next level, we are always so inspired by the entries we receive and how passionate entrants are in keeping alive heritage skills in new and exciting ways."

Richard Brown, CEO of Abbey England and Scholarship Judge

APPLY HERE

ABOUT OUR MASTERCLASS HOST

Jo has been in the leathercraft industry since 2007. Traditionally trained as a saddler though the Cordwainers Diploma at Capel Manor College before completing the Modern and Millennium apprenticeship schemed run by City & Guilds and the renowned Society of Master Saddlers.
The knowledge she has gained from her years in the industry and her eye for perfection has led her to winning a multitude of awards. Her passion and high standards are key to our quality items.

Jo has been a member of the prestigious Society of Master Saddlers since 2013, giving you peace of mind that you are in the hands of a true master.

J.H. Leather offers a range of outstanding products for you to choose from, or you can commission your own unique item. Jo also offers one to one workshop days, held at her workshop in Wales, so you too can learn the art of leather craft. In 2021 Jo also started to offer online training  sessions held via video call – great for those who are unable to make the in person training day.

Jo also runs a very successful YouTube channel with over, 134,000 thousand subscribers and over 14,009,942 views on free tutorial videos as well as watch the make along instructional videos that form part of her pattern packs.

Discover more of Jo, via her YouTube channel here.

Images provided by Jo Heard, taken from her own workshop classes.