In-Depth Traditional Leathercraft Experience. Choose between a One Ear Headstall or Browband Headstall

No prior leathercraft experience required.

Our workshops are designed for complete beginners as well as those wanting to explore traditional leathercraft in a more meaningful way.

Artisan & Lær workshops focus on gently guiding you in learning the real techniques behind handcrafted leather goods, taught step-by-step in a small-group setting.

Everything required for the day is fully supplied. There are no hidden extras.

📚 Workshop Details

Full Day Leathercraft Workshop
Plain One Ear OR Plain Browband Headstall (Only one choice per Attendee)

🗓 Thursday 23rd April 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 4:00pm

(Arrival from 8:45am for sign-in)

📍 Location

Lanskey’s Saddlery Townsville
84 Bowen Road
Rosslea, QLD 4812

This is a hands-on, small-group experience where quality instruction and individual guidance are prioritised.

What to Expect

• 9am – 4pm session
• 15-minute smoko break
• 30-minute lunch break
• BYO Smoko and Lunch
• Refreshments provided & included in the price
• Fully air-conditioned venue
• All tools, materials, premium leather and quality hardware supplied
• Small group setting (Limited to 10 participants maximum)

You’ll leave with a completed leather Headstall you’ve made yourself, guided step-by-step throughout the process.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the workshop you will be guided through the full process of constructing a traditional leather headstall, learning the techniques used in tack making and working leather into functional equestrian gear.

Participants will create their choice of either a browband headstall or a one-ear headstall, learning the methods used to measure, prepare and assemble leather tack.

Skills and techniques covered include:

• Understanding the types of leather used in tack making and their purpose
• Measuring and laying out leather components for accurate construction
• Trimming leather straps cleanly and accurately
• Punching holes correctly for hardware and adjustment points
• Using leatherworking tools and understanding their purpose

Construction and finishing techniques include:

• Edge bevelling to create clean, professional strap edges
• Burnishing edges for strength and durability
• Setting hardware securely and correctly
• Traditional hand stitching techniques used in leather goods
• Tying traditional saddlery knots
• Conditioning leather to protect and maintain the finished piece

By the end of the workshop you will have created a fully constructed leather headstall, while learning the practical techniques used in traditional tack making.

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫!! No prior leathercraft experience is required. Our workshops are suitable for complete beginners as well as those wanting to refine or expand foundational skills.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝

✔ Your own individual leather tool kit supplied for the day
✔ All materials and hardware
✔ Artisan & Lær apron to wear during the session
✔ Step-by-step guided instruction
✔ Tea, coffee & light condiments
✔ Air-conditioned comfort

Suitable For

Best suited to adults and older high school students due to the tools and techniques involved.

Recommended age: 16+ or 14+ MUST be accompanied by a participating adult.

𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟏0 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 (It is first in, first served.)

**MINIMUM BOOKINGS REQUIRED**
A minimum of eight (8) Participants per workshop is required for these workshops to go ahead. If minimum numbers are not reached within 10 days of the scheduled date, the workshop may be rescheduled and you will be offered the choice of your booking being transferred to the next available Artisan and Laer workshop date, or, if this date does not suit, a full refund will be offered (Cannot be transferred to any other workshops other than Artisan and Laer Workshops).

Cancellations & Transfers
Due to the preparation and materials required for each participant, workshop bookings are non-refundable.

If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your booking to another person at any time prior to the workshop. It is the participants responsibility to arrange the replacement attendee. Artisan and Laer is not responsible for sourcing or managing replacement participants.

If at least 14 days notice is provided, your booking may be transferred to a future Artisan and Laer workshop (subject to availability).

Cancellations made within less than 14 days of the workshop and no-shows on the day will not be transferred or refunded.

Once you have paid for your booking, an “Info Pack” will be emailed directly to you instantly (𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙅𝙐𝙉𝙆 𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨).

If you’ve been saying
“I’d love to learn leatherwork one day…”

This is your sign.