Open Studios (Free)

Curious about what happens inside a conservation studio?

Join us for our monthly Open Studios, held on the last Thursday of every month. These free guided tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at the Leather Conservation Centre’s studio, handling collection, and some current projects.

Led by members of our specialist team, the tours explore the history behind traditional leathercraft techniques, and preventive conservation practice, situating historic craft knowledge within contemporary contexts.

These tours provide an opportunity to learn more about how leather and skin materials are conserved, understood, and interpreted, with time for questions and discussion throughout.