Bag Making Leatherwork Class

Learn leather crafting and make your own stitch-less bag at this London craft class.



7 hours Class size 1 to 4     label £200

At this London leather work class, you'll learn to make a stitchless leather bag using beautiful vegetable-tanned leather, basic leather tools and simple metal fittings.

Guided by an experienced tutor, you'll be shown how to create your own leather bag whilst learning five basic leather working techniques.

After creating the structure of your bag, you'll customise it by choosing between two designs and selecting your preferred colours of leather and fittings.

During this leatherwork course, you'll be given a thorough introduction to:

  • Different leather types.
  • Essential leather tools.

You will learn these five basic leather working techniques:
  • Marking leather.
  • Cutting leather.
  • Folding leather.
  • Punching leather.
  • Burnishing leather.

Once you're familiar with the tools of the trade, you'll be supported to apply the techniques you've learnt by hand-cutting and assembling your beautiful bag using screw studs.

No sewing skills or experience are required in this leatherwork class - it's entirely beginner-friendly. You'll be taken through the whole creative process step by step by your expert tutor.

At the end of this bag-making craft class in London, you'll take home a beautiful bag made entirely by you! You'll also go away with a newfound understanding of working with leather and essential leather tools.

IF YOU REQUEST A PRIVATE CLASS:
If you are interested in booking a private class, please note that we typically schedule sessions 4-8 weeks from the booking date.


What you'll get
Your leather bag to take home.
 
Location

South East London

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Bag Making Leatherwork Class location
Your teacher
Melissa Bruscoli
Melissa Bruscoli

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The London Leather Workshop is a design, prototyping and manufacturing studio in London founded by designers and makers Sara and Melissa.

With 20 years of experience in the fashion and accessory industry, we work with both local and international customers ranging from start-ups to established brands, offering a vast range of services under one roof: from design consultancy to product development and from prototyping to manufacturing of handbags, accessories and soft furnishings.

We share our knowledge and expertise through classes and one-to-one training, suitable for professionals looking to improve their skill set, amateur leather craftspeople and anyone who has an interest in developing a career in the industry.

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