 Despite his interest in figure modelling, and his apparent skill in that area, Leslie Harradine was required to design vases for the Lambeth Art Studios for most of his time and this was not something he enjoyed doing.His ambition was to set up his own small modelling studio where he could do the work he loved.At the time this was not possible so he suddenly decided to follow his brother Percy's dream instead

In 1912 Leslie Harradine left the Royal Doulton studios to emigrate to Canada with his older brother Percy where, together, they purchased land and tried to build up a 4,000 acre (1,619 hectare) farm.