This Make a Leather Dog Collar and Lead course is perfect for beginner leatherworkers and will provide you with some of the basic skills and knowledge of leatherwork, whilst also creating the perfect accessories for your pet pooch!
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You will finish the session with a complete dog collar and lead as well as knowledge about different types of leather and leather working tools. Rosanna will teach you the basics of leather work including techniques such as marking, hole punching, saddle stitching and edge finishing. You will get to choose from a range of leather and thread colours as well as a choice of hardware finishes.
About the tutor
Rosanna Gethin
Rosanna, a former Design & Technology teacher, launched her leather craft business after 10 years in education. She authored Sew Luxe Leather (2018), a guide featuring 20 beginner-friendly projects.
Committed to reducing waste, she upcycles old leather into new creations like handbags, leading to appearances on the BBC’s Money for Nothing (2020 onwards).
She runs workshops at her Essex studio for up to 6 people and delivers larger events for clients including Soho House and Spotify, catering to groups of up to 20.
Rosanna mainly works with reclaimed or repurposed leather, supplemented by sustainably sourced European hides. All products are handmade and packaged in eco-friendly, recyclable materials.
Explore our range of craft courses and traditional skills courses hosted by our engaging tutors and learn from their expertise and skills. Our art courses are a chance to meet like-minded people and a chance to unwind from everyday life. They are a great opportunity to experience the UK’s glorious countryside surrounding our field centres.
This course is open to participants aged 18 and over only. For under-18s, please contact the centre directly or see our young people courses and activities for families.
What's Included
Refreshments are included, but please bring a packed lunch with you.
Before You Attend
What to bring
Your current dog collar or the measurement of their neck size


