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Fine Linen Darning Workshop
Spend an afternoon learning the technique of fine linen darning through beginning your very own darning sampler.
19 Oct 2026
Open Studios
Open Studios
Curious about what happens inside a conservation studio?
29 Oct 2026
FREE
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Behind The Conservator’s Bench
An immersive day in the Leather Conservation Centre’s studio.
4 Nov 2026
Open Studios
Open Studios
Curious about what happens inside a conservation studio?
26 Nov 2026
FREE
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Gilded Christmas Ornaments: A Festive Introduction to Leather Gilding
Create a one-of-a-kind gilded leather Christmas ornament using traditional wooden moulds, and discover the ancient craft's history.
28 Nov 2026
Talk with Q&A
Caring for Heirlooms Talk and Discussion
Join our conservation team to learn about passive ways in which you can preserve your family heirlooms or treasured objects.
15 Jan 2027
Professional course
Interventive Techniques in Leather Conservation
During this course, we take an intensive focus on interventive repair techniques and their application to leather and skin materials.
27 Jan 2027
29 Jan 2027
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Bookbinding Club
Join our bookbinding club and learn about paper decoration, book structures, sewing, cloth and leather bindings, to name a few...
7 Feb 2027
4 Jul 2027
Webinar
An Introduction to Red Rot (Webinar)
Have you ever wondered exactly what red rot is, what has caused it and what tools we as conservators currently have to manage it?
11 Feb 2027
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Valentine’s Day: Letter Locking Workshop
Discover the historic art of letter locking just in time for Valentine's Day.
11 Feb 2027
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Identifying Leather and Skin in Heritage Collections
This course provides a strong basis for understanding the range of skin based materials found in heritage collections.
14 May 2027
Professional course
Caring for Automotive Leather
This specialist one-day course focuses on the care, cleaning, and conservation of automotive leather, from vintage vehicles to modern interiors.
16 Jun 2027
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