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The Leathersellers Presents: Outsider Craft
All About the Making
In episode four, Yusuf speaks with renowned leather teachers and makers, Valerie Michael and Neil MacGregor, revealing insights from 50 years of leatherworking; their relationship and history with the material; and their approach to teaching the next generation.
More from Valerie and Neil: https://macgregorandmichael.com/
This podcast was produced by the Leathersellers. The Leathersellers is a 600-year-old organisation in the City of London, originally established to protect and support leatherworkers and their trade, as well as those who had fallen on hard times. Today they are focused on enabling individuals and communities through their work with charities, fostering opportunity through education, and supporting a sustainable UK leather industry. Learn more about the Leathersellers.
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Host: Yusuf Osman
Guests: Valerie Michael and Neil MacGregor
Producer: Curtis McGlinchey
Sound: Rob Owen
Film: Ed Andrews
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