Janet Poole
I design and make bags using high quality leather, ranging from thicker hides that need to be hand stitched, sumptuous softer leathers and colourful suedes.
I like to combine different types of leather into my designs and also incorporate other materials such as fabric, a ceramic button or a piece of worn sea glass to use as a fastener.
I make belts using vegetable tanned saddlery hides and brass buckles. I have also started to look for ways where I can incorporate leather into upcycling projects.
I enjoy the creative design process from sketching out the initial design, working out and cutting the patterns, choosing materials and finally making and seeing the end result.
I trained in the 1980s at Cordwainers Technical College in London. The three year City and Guilds course covered designing and making leather goods and saddlery. The saddlery course focussed on using traditional tools and techniques. Although I did not pursue a career in saddlery, the course provided me with valuable skills, particularly hand stitching which I continue to use in my work.
I like to combine different types of leather into my designs and also incorporate other materials such as fabric, a ceramic button or a piece of worn sea glass to use as a fastener.
I make belts using vegetable tanned saddlery hides and brass buckles. I have also started to look for ways where I can incorporate leather into upcycling projects.
I enjoy the creative design process from sketching out the initial design, working out and cutting the patterns, choosing materials and finally making and seeing the end result.
I trained in the 1980s at Cordwainers Technical College in London. The three year City and Guilds course covered designing and making leather goods and saddlery. The saddlery course focussed on using traditional tools and techniques. Although I did not pursue a career in saddlery, the course provided me with valuable skills, particularly hand stitching which I continue to use in my work.
Part of the farOpen Studios Art Trail 6-14 July 2024
Janet is located at Studio 38, see the Open Studios 2024 Trail Map + Brochure
and shares with Martin Griffiths and Helen Crawford
17 Council Villas
Oakwood Road
Sling
Nr Coleford
GL16 8JH
07597329006
[email protected]
Janet is located at Studio 38, see the Open Studios 2024 Trail Map + Brochure
and shares with Martin Griffiths and Helen Crawford
17 Council Villas
Oakwood Road
Sling
Nr Coleford
GL16 8JH
07597329006
[email protected]