On 10th February, our second year BA (Hons) Conservation: Books & Paper students enjoyed a day trip to Northamptonshire to visit three sites to learn about leather conservation.
We started the day by visiting Harmatan Leather, a specialised tannery near Northampton that creates leather using traditional methods. Our students learned about their processes for tanning leather, using natural materials.
The students then visited the Leather Conservation Centre, which specialises in the conservation, restoration, education and research of leather. We were shown current projects being conserved, and discussed leading techniques being used in the field of leather conservation.
The day ended with a visit to the Museum of Leathercraft, where we were privileged to be given a private tour of the premises, and look at rare collectibles.
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Photo credit: Sophie Ambelas, Books & Paper Conservation Technician