Leather Workshops with Diamond Awl

Event Details

Saturday

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Sunday

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Age

8+

Venue

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How to attend

Bookable

Price

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Diamond Awl Leather Workshop return to the National Festival of Making, offering taster sessions in traditional leatherwork.

Deeply passionate about supporting maker industries, Diamond Awl are known for their knowldege, skill and their engaging workshops. Join them over the weekend and make a beautiful, handmade item to take away wih you.

During the workshop, you will get the opportunity to learn some traditional leather skills, including saddle stitching, bevelling and burnishing.

Check back soon for booking details!

About Diamond Awl Leather Workshop

Diamond Awl Leather Workshop, founded by Jason Stocks-Young, has over 15 years’ experience delivering high-quality traditional leatherwork teaching and demonstrations across the UK and internationally. Recognised as one of the UK’s leading leathercraft workshops, Diamond Awl offers structured courses from beginner to advanced level, teaching traditional hand techniques using premium vegetable-tanned leather.

Alongside its established teaching programme, Diamond Awl regularly delivers live demonstrations, public workshops, and large-scale offsite events for organisations including Liverpool John Moores University, Festival of Making, and RHS Chatsworth Flower Show. Internationally, Diamond Awl was invited to deliver five-day training programmes in Riyadh and Al Ahsa, funded by the Social Development Bank, supporting students to develop creative businesses.

Diamond Awl has also worked with leading brands including Timberland and DS Automobiles, delivering public-facing workshops, live activations, and premium craft experiences.