Hand Bound Leather Journal Workshop

Helen R reviewed: Hand Bound Leather Journal Workshop

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Wendy and Clive were very welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. I learnt how to bind the pages for the journal then cut, stamp and dye the leather before putting it all together. I came home with a beautiful leather bound journal I can be proud of."

Evancliffe Leathercraft responded:

"Thank you for your review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. "

Sue Robinson reviewed: Hand Bound Leather Journal Workshop

"I bought this course as a Christmas present for my husband. He has already posted his own review but I wanted to say how happy I am! It worked out to be the perfect choice and he was so enthusiastic about the learning experience and skill level. Thank you ! "

Evancliffe Leathercraft responded:

"Sue, Thank you for the review. We're really pleased he enjoyed the workshop. It's great to hear from the person who bought a workshop as a present as well. It's just as important that we get the feedback that they are happy with the outcome. "

Rob Howell reviewed: Hand Bound Leather Journal Workshop

"I had a fantastic workshop with Wendy and Clive. I was chuffed with what I learned on the day. Thorough teaching of techniques that I can't wait to use again. Excellent flexibility, lots of choices, and freedom on what materials to use from their stock. The day's pace was perfect - I would wholeheartedly recommend it."

Evancliffe Leathercraft responded:

"Rob, We're really please that you enjoyed the workshop. Thank you for the review and recommendation. We hope you enjoy your new journal. Let us know if you make any more!"

Sue Lawson reviewed: Hand Bound Leather Journal Workshop

"This leather bound journal was the second course I attended with Clive & Wendy. The first before Covid and the second during this pandemic. If you are thinking of attending one of their courses rest assured your health and safety are in excellent hands. All precautions were there in spades and you will feel safe but they still managed to make the whole learning process relaxed, friendly and most importantly, informative. The course was more than just making a journal - Clive & Wendy are very knowledgable people who are passionate about using leather to make beautiful objects. Again, thank you for a wonderful, safe day out - of which I have had precious few in these trying 6 months. Good luck for the future workshops you have scheduled."

Evancliffe Leathercraft responded:

"Thank you for this excellent review Sue. We're so pleased that you enjoyed your second workshop with us! Also great to hear that the Covid-19 measures we've had to put in place didn't distract from the experience and also made you feel safe."

Sarah reviewed: Hand Bound Leather Journal Workshop

"Wendy and Clive are highly skilled leather workers in their own right and their enthusiasm for the craft is infectious. This was my third workshop with them. We started by discussing possible designs, after which we set to, tearing beautiful water colour paper to our chosen size. Then Wendy taught us how to join the pages into a journal, using traditional bookbinding techniques. After lunch it was time to plan, cut and dye the leather covers before final assembly. Each stage was explained clearly and we made steady progress. I was delighted to end the day with not one but two beautiful handmade leather journals, one with stitched pages and the other loose leafed. This was a very affordable one-to-one course, arranged at a time to suit me. If you are looking for enthusiastic and skilful tutors who will show you how to make very professional looking leather journals, this is the course for you. Thoroughly recommended.."

Margaret Anderson reviewed: Hand Bound Leather Journal Workshop

"Thought the day was really organised, very interesting and I enjoyed it very much."

Helen Woods reviewed: Hand Bound Leather Journal Workshop

"Really enjoyed the day. Wendy and Clive were very welcoming and provided great tuition. The course was at the right pace and good for somebody who has relatively few leather-craft skills, but the results were very good, a beautiful leather bound, hand crafted journal. It would be really useful to have a photo-copy step by step guide to take away with you. That would be the icing on the cake! By the way, gorgeous surroundings and views from the kitchen, a very enjoyable day. Worth the journey from West Yorkshire. All the best, Helen."

Louise Harlanderson reviewed: Hand Bound Leather Journal Workshop

"The course was fantastic. The tutors were friendly, helpful, supportive and skilled. They provided everything required and maintained a sense of humour throughout the day, with bucket loads of support and advice Well worth the money."