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| Ruby at her machine |
At the astonishingly young age of 21 Ruby is already well on her way to creating a successful business. But she's not in a hurry, and the care she's put into her plan for the future is reflected in her products. Her beautiful leather bags are simple and stylish and designed to last a lifetime.
Ruby has an impressive CV, and it all started with her teenage love of horses. Disenchanted with A levels she dropped out of school at 16, going to work full time managing a stable yard, followed by jobs at Robinwood activity centre and the ATC in Hebden Bridge. Now she works at the Heart Gallery and the Coffee Station as well as putting in 3 days a week for Geoff at Tan My Hide as an apprentice where she's learning the leather worker's trade, spending one day a week on repairs, and two on making. "I think it's the best way of learning as I can benefit from Geoff's knowledge and skills - much more than I could on a course"
We're looking forward to Ruby using the Egg Factory and hope it'll help her on her way. "I've made useful contacts there already and I think it'll have a great atmosphere." She'll be taking part in our Christmas event on December 13th and you'll also be able to see Ruby's work at Gimbals Artisans Emporium in Sowerby Bridge on November 16th.
