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Make a Leather Journal

Saturday 22 November | 10am - 3pm

November 22 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

$95.00
Make a Leather Journal in a Saturday workshop, Auckland

Join Elise De Silva, for a fun day in our Make a Leather Journal workshop. You will enjoy the art of crafting your very own leather-bound journal, all in a day. Use a blend of new and upcycled materials to create your own treasured keepsake journal.

This workshop offers a crafting adventure and initiates you into the realm of leatherwork.
Elise will guide participants step by step through the whole process, so you take home your finished unique journal.

First you will carefully curate your own selection of materials. We’ll use beautiful leather to create the covers. Then choose a mix of upcycled papers, vintage fabrics, and charming embellishments.
Elise will share her skills in the art of repurposing materials. You’ll finish your journal with recycled elegance and plenty of personal meaning, ready to grow with new additions.

The Make a Leather Journal workshop is perfect for anyone including novices and experienced crafters. All you need is to be enthusiastic and keen to learn something new. You will develop essential crafting skills that you can apply to other projects or use to design and create more journals to give to others.

Take this opportunity as freedom of a day to yourself. Let your creative juices flow and learn how to transform ordinary items into an extraordinary treasure to keep and use.

Enjoy a relaxed day that is organised and with structure. You will finish your beautifully constructed journal which will celebrate the beauty of repurposing. Your leather-bound junk journal will be filled with expression, pages of your interests and things close to your heart. It will be totally unique. Book your spot today and step into a world where creativity knows no bounds.

MATERIALS PROVIDED:

Leather, binding thread, new and upcycled paper, and paper embellishments.

YOU NEED TO BRING:

Sharp craft knife
Scissors
Pencil
Ruler (preferably metal)
Cutting mat
Bone folder (not essential, but is helpful)
All paper for your journal is supplied, however, if you have an old calendar, or magazine or some themed paper you’d like to use as well, feel free to bring it alo

ABOUT YOUR TUTOR:

Elise De Silva is a local artist, specialising in watercolours and landscapes. She loves plein-air painting and loves capturing beautiful sceneries.
In addition to this craft workshop, Elise teaches the following at UXBRIDGE
Intro to Watercolours (workshop)
Watercolour Travel Journalling (workshop)
Impressionist Watercolours (workshop)
Contemporary Watercolours (workshop)
To see more of Elise’s personal work, head to her website https://www.elisedesilvaart.com

 

Please note there is NO refund or a transfer if you cancel less than 7 days in advance or once the class/workshop has started. Our refund policy can be read in full here.

Details

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Duration
One-off Workshop

Location

  • Studio 2
  • 35 Uxbridge Road
    Auckland, 2014 New Zealand
  • Phone (09) 535 6467

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Make a Leather Journal: Saturday 22 November at 10am - 3pm Ticket
This ticket entitles you to attend the Make a Leather Journal workshop taking place on Saturday 22 November at 10am - 3pm.
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About Your Tutor:

Elise De Silva


I’m a full-time, award winning artist and writer working out of my studio in Auckland. My favourite medium is watercolour, although I do occasionally work with oils and acrylics. I am always trying new techniques and have been challenging myself with adding more realism to my work. I am strongly drawn to dramatic light. I love painting boats and the beautiful reflections in the water. I want my art to evoke beauty and bring people joy and peace. I am President of…