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Textile & Leather Crafts Workshops 2026
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co, Toowoomba
07 Mar to 24 Oct, 2026
$140 - $750
Discover the rich traditions of textile and leather craftsmanship through immersive, hands-on workshops led by experienced artisans.
From leatherworking techniques such as bridle making and plaiting to natural dyeing methods including Indigo and Shibori, these workshops invite you to slow down, learn by doing, and create meaningful, handcrafted pieces.
Designed for all experience levels, each session offers a supportive environment and personalised guidance.
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Cost includes tuition, materials and meals.
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Textile & Leather Crafts Workshops
Bridle Making
2 DAY WORKSHOP | $410
24 to 25 Oct 2026
Join seasoned artisan Kerry Salomon for this two-day bridle making workshop, where you’ll learn the traditional techniques of leathercraft.
Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Nil.
Leatherplaiting 3 Day Project
3 DAY PROJECT | $635 Belt | $750 Whip
2 to 4 May 2026
Over three days, learn the fundamentals of the intricate craft of leatherplaiting under the expert guidance of Bill Webb.
Saturday to Monday, 8am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Nil.
Indigo Dyeing
1 DAY WORKSHOP | $140
7 March 2026
Discover the beauty of indigo dyeing — a traditional technique that creates stunning blue patterns in natural indigo.
Saturday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Nil.
Indigo Shibori
1 DAY WORKSHOP | $130
8 March 2026
Discover the beauty of indigo Shibori, a traditional Japanese dyeing technique that creates bespoke patterns in natural indigo.
Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Nil.
Wagonwheel Weaving
1 DAY WORKSHOP | $140
9 May 2026
Join resident hand weaver and seasoned textile artisan Joy Cook to create a one-of-a-kind wagon wheel mat.
Saturday, 9am to 4pm.
Participants must be 16 years and over.
Prerequisite: Nil.
