MARYVALE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Hands-On Bush Leatherwork with One of Australia’s Last Bullockies
A three-hour, ages-10+ workshop at Gleneden Farm that teaches traditional bush leather techniques while including a guided farmyard tour and complimentary afternoon tea.
Hands-On Bush Leatherwork with One of Australia’s Last Bullockies.
Immerse yourself in the traditional art of bush leather work on a working Queensland farm, guided by one of Australia’s last bullockies. Over a focused three-hour session you learn about different leathers, how to prepare and cut them, and craft your own bushman’s belt to take home, set against a calm rural backdrop with a farmyard tour and afternoon tea included.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Handcraft Your Own Leather Belt
Under direct instruction you prepare, cut and assemble a personalised Australian bushman’s leather belt—an authentic, hands-on take-home project that anchors the workshop.
Complimentary Farmyard Experience
The workshop is paired with a guided tour of the farmyard, giving context to the heritage trade and the working environment where those skills were forged.
Afternoon Tea Included
A complimentary afternoon tea provides a chance to relax, compare notes and reflect on the craft in the peaceful setting of Gleneden Farm.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
The flow is deliberate and hands-on: an introduction to leather types and preparation, followed by focused time at the bench cutting and assembling your belt under expert supervision. The practical instruction is bookended by a relaxed farmyard tour and an afternoon tea—combining craft instruction with a serene rural interlude.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for approximately 3 hours.
Bring a hat, a full water bottle, sunscreen and covered shoes for sun and snake protection.
Meet at Gleneden Farm Shop/Reception, 375 North Branch Road, Maryvale; park in the paddock in front of the Farm Shop.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The workshop runs for approximately 3 hours.
What is the minimum age to participate?
The workshop is suitable for ages 10 and up.
Where do we meet on arrival?
Meet at Gleneden Farm Shop/Reception, 375 North Branch Road, Maryvale; parking is in the paddock in front of the Farm Shop.
What does the workshop include?
Instruction on leather types and preparation, hands-on belt making, a guided farmyard tour and a complimentary afternoon tea.
What should I bring?
Bring a hat, a full water bottle, sunscreen and covered shoes (recommended for sun and snake protection).
Can I feed the farm animals?
Please do not give outside food to the farm animals.