Beginner Leatherwork Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Shape, stitch, and rivet your way to creating leather elbow guards in a creative workshop with leathercrafter Alexander Stone.

From raw material to finished piece, you’ll learn the essentials of working with leather.

Discover the basics of leather types, master simple hand tools, and explore techniques for working with patterns, setting rivets, and attaching buckles. Whether you’re into LARP, cosplay, or just need durable gear for the garden, these elbow guards will combine style with practicality.

Held at Ballarat’s Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades, a world-class facility dedicated to learning and preserving Australia’s rare arts and trades through a series of workshops, masterclasses, events, and residencies.