IF LEATHER is your thing, Jenni's Shed and Goulburn Valley Leathercraft have got a great event that will be right up your alley.
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Labour Day weekend will provide two days of leather artistry and so much more.
As the first event for Jenni's Shed's Jenni Croft, it's one that's been in the works for a long time.
“I've wanted to put an event like this for a while, but it wasn't until last year that I could start the process of actually bringing it to life,” she said.
And Ms Croft has been passionate about the material for as long as she can remember.
“I first started working with leather when I was 13-years-old when I worked with our horses,” she said.
“Ever since then I've wanted to work with leather and anything that goes with it.
“I always say leather is such a diverse medium and there's so many things you can do with it.”
The two day event will feature a whole mix of stalls and activities.
There will be blacksmithing, bush tanning, master saddler and more.
“Yes there will be stalls that will allow people to try their hand with leather, but we have woodwork stalls and metal works because they're materials you can pair with leather,” ms Croft said.
There will also be an international tutor over the weekend.
Tim Swainson of New Zealand will be making his way across the pond to show off and pass on his skills in leather artistry as well as the making of belts, sandals and bags, just to name a few.
And although Bulgarian-born Sergey Neskromniy won't be able to make the trip, he's sending over a stamp that could be up for grabs for anyone who books a workshop.
There will also be horse riding, working draught horses and even facepainting and activities for the kids.
“I wanted there to be something for the people that aren't necessarily fans of leather as well,” Ms Croft said.
The Saturday night will also be a night of entertainment for those who plan to stick around for day two.
For just $30, you will be able to enjoy music from a mandolin and guitar as well as a poet.
Booking for the night is essential to confirm numbers for catering.
The day events will be open from 9am until 5pm at Campaspe Park Raceway, Echuca.
Public entry for the day events is $10 and kids are allowed in for free.
To book or get more information, you can call Jenni on 0402 758 099 or Melinda on 0417 373 294.
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