Dartmoor Leather

Dartmoor Leather Handmade leather bags and other accessories, inspired by the landscapes of Dartmoor.

08/06/2026

A rather special visitor arrived on the bench this week: a replica helmet from the Pitchfork Rebellion, brought in for repair before it begins its new life in a museum’s hands‑on collection.

The leather hinges on the chin flaps were dried out beyond repair so replacements were needed. A few hours, a lot of elbow grease (as well as some actual grease) and we have a perfectly serviceable helmet once more!

✨Another five‑star day in the Leather School® workshop. Grateful for every student who comes to learn, make, and enjoy t...
05/06/2026

✨Another five‑star day in the Leather School® workshop. Grateful for every student who comes to learn, make, and enjoy the craft.
See what’s coming up on our course list.

https://www.dartmoorleather.com/leatherschool

We’ve had a last‑minute space open up on our Tooling Course this month — a rare chance to join us in the workshop and sp...
04/06/2026

We’ve had a last‑minute space open up on our Tooling Course this month — a rare chance to join us in the workshop and spend the weekend learning how to carve and emboss your own designs into beautiful veg‑tanned leather.
Tooling Course
13th -14th June
https://www.dartmoorleather.com/tooling-course
Save 10% with our promotion code "RELAUNCH2026!"
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to try tooling, this is it. One bench. One space. First come, first served.

Say hello to Jessie — our remarkable local tannerJust over the hill from our Dartmoor Leather workshop lives someone tru...
02/06/2026

Say hello to Jessie — our remarkable local tanner

Just over the hill from our Dartmoor Leather workshop lives someone truly special: Jessie, one of the very few people in the UK still tanning hides using ancient, natural methods.

While most modern tanning relies on chemicals and speed, Jessie works slowly, patiently, and entirely by hand. She tans her hides using smoke and tree bark, allowing the leather to take on a warm, rustic hue that feels as old as the landscape itself.

There’s something wonderful about knowing that this traditional craft is happening quite literally a stone’s throw from our studio. Dartmoor has always shaped our work and Jessie’s leather carries that same sense of place.

We’re proud to celebrate local makers who keep these rare skills alive. Here’s to Jessie, her dedication, and the beauty of naturally tanned leather.

Rekindled Hearth
https://www.oakandsmoketannery.co.uk/

We’ve had a last‑minute space open up on our Tooling Course this month — a rare chance to join us in the workshop and sp...
01/06/2026

We’ve had a last‑minute space open up on our Tooling Course this month — a rare chance to join us in the workshop and spend the weekend learning how to carve and emboss your own designs into beautiful veg‑tanned leather.

Tooling Course
13th -14th June

https://www.dartmoorleather.com/tooling-course

Save 10% with our promotion code "RELAUNCH2026!"

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to try tooling, this is it. One bench. One space. First come, first served.

✨Testimonial time✨We overflow with gratitude to our keen, creative and caring students. We are very much looking forwar...
29/05/2026

✨Testimonial time✨

We overflow with gratitude to our keen, creative and caring students. We are very much looking forward to our next course. Who we might meet and what we might learn!

✨We are always so grateful to our AMAZING students! ✨"A weekend full of learning, designing and making 2 leather items a...
22/05/2026

✨We are always so grateful to our AMAZING students! ✨

"A weekend full of learning, designing and making 2 leather items at the end of which I felt as if I'd achieved so much having not worked with leather before. I was really chuffed with my belt and bag, both made for family members who had gifted the course to me for my birthday.
Will was a great teacher, helping me to understand the techniques required for leather work as well as to explore my own design and to not be afraid to achieve it.
The work shop was well equipped and a beautiful location in which to be immersed in creativity. It was lovely to meet others and to admire their skills and creativity as they worked, and to share in conversation, coffee, cookies and cake too!"

22/05/2026

🌈We are very excited to have these rainbow poppers available for our students to use, we're sure they won't be able to resist! 🌈
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Tooling: Where Leather Comes Alive.There’s a moment in leatherwork when the material stops being just a surface — and st...
18/05/2026

Tooling: Where Leather Comes Alive.

There’s a moment in leatherwork when the material stops being just a surface — and starts becoming a canvas. That’s what our Tooling Course is all about.
It’s hands on, quietly absorbing, and incredibly satisfying — the kind of craft that invites you to slow down, breathe, and let the tools do the talking. Whether you’re completely new to leatherwork or already making your own pieces, tooling opens up a whole new world of creative possibility.

What's involved?

The course will cover:
• An introduction to different leather and its uses
• How to select the correct leather for tooling
• An introduction to tooling techniques and tools
• Practising the techniques and use of the tools, including swivel knife and stamps
• Designing a pattern
• Casing the leather in preparation for tooling
• Mapping out the pattern on your leather
• Tooling and carving your own design
• Leather dying and finishing

Head over to our website to find out more about our upcoming courses.

https://www.dartmoorleather.com/leatherschool

Leatherworking Tools: How to select your perfect ensemble.Choosing the right leatherworking tools is one of the most sat...
15/05/2026

Leatherworking Tools: How to select your perfect ensemble.

Choosing the right leatherworking tools is one of the most satisfying steps in developing your craft. Whether you’re just starting out or refining a professional toolkit, the tools you select shape not only the quality of your work, but the pleasure you take in making it. At Dartmoor Leather, Will has built, refined, and obsessed over his own tool collection for years, and learned a thing or two along the way. Here’s our guide to assembling a toolkit that feels like an extension of your hands.

https://www.dartmoorleather.com/s/stories/leatherworking-tools-how-to-select-your-perfect-ensemble

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