# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Historic Leather Armour: Crafting and Context
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: This immersive three-day workshop explores the history, construction, and craftsmanship of historic leather armour through hands-on making.About this EventLed by Master Leather Craftsman Andy Bates (BBC's Make it at Market, Grayson Perry), this three-day workshop brings together practical leatherworking and historical inquiry to explore one of the most fascinating and often overlooked traditions in material culture.Combining hands-on making with contextual discussion, the course examines how leather armour was designed, produced, and used across different periods and cultures, and what the craft and construction of these objects can tell us about the societies that made them.Across the three days, participants will work through key construction methods including cutting, shaping, forming, and joining leather, drawing on traditional materials and tools to develop a grounded, practical understanding of historic techniques. Alongside the making, the workshop situates leather armour within its wider social and historical context, drawing on surviving examples and research-informed approaches to bring the history to life through practice.The workshop is designed to be accessible and engaging for a wide range of participants, whether you are a maker, reenactor, conservator, historian, or simply someone with a curiosity about historic craft and material culture. No prior experience of leatherwork is required. What participants share is an interest in how things were made, and why that still matters.Working in a small, supportive group environment, you will leave with practical skills in historic leatherworking techniques, a deeper understanding of leather armour and its place in history, and a piece of work that reflects the craft and context explored throughout the course. All materials are provided.? Tuesday 7th – Thursday 9th July (£300 per person) ⏰ 10:00 – 16:00 daily ? Leather Conservation Centre, Canopy ? What3Words: ///dish.drama.mugsEvents may be subject to cancellation if the minimum number of signups are not reached.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/historic-leather-armour-crafting-and-context/100001981575962045
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - Duration: 6 hours
  - Location: Leather Conservation Centre
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 300, max: 300, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Leicester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Leather Conservation Centre
- **lat**: 52.6301368
- **long**: -1.1325902
- **full address**: Leather Conservation Centre, Canopy, Duke Street, Leicester, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Historic Leather Armour: Crafting and Context being held?
  - **A:** Historic Leather Armour: Crafting and Context takes place on Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Leather Conservation Centre, Canopy, Duke Street, Leicester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Historic Leather Armour: Crafting and Context?
  - **A:** Historic Leather Armour: Crafting and Context is organized by Leather Conservation Centre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Historic Leather Armour: Crafting and Context is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leicester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Historic Leather Armour: Crafting and Context sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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