Experience Leathercraft - Make Your Own Small Leather Accessories

This is a beginner-friendly, hands-on leather craft workshop in London, combining both theory and practical tuition. During the course, you will receive an introduction to essential leather craft skills and techniques and create one or more simple leather items to take home.The class takes place in our fully equipped London leather craft studio, where you will experience a professional workshop environment and receive live demonstrations of common leatherworking techniques.You will have the opportunity to make as many customised leather items as time allows, choosing from a selection of beginner-friendly projects such as:

• Key rings
• Glasses cases
• Card holders
• Bracelets
• Other simple products

Throughout the course, you will be introduced to different types of leather and learn about their key characteristics. You will also gain practical knowledge of how to prepare, mark, cut, edge-finish leather, and use simple fastening hardware.This workshop is for:

• Anyone looking for their first leathercraft experience
• Complete beginners
• Creative learners
• Gift experiences in London
• Friends, couples, or small groups

Useful note: This class can work as a casual creative activity or as a first foundation before more technical leathercraft and bag-making courses.PLEASE NOTE: Private classes are available on request but are priced differently and have a different duration from our scheduled group classes. Please contact us for a private class quotation. One or more handmade leather accessories You will create one or more small leather accessories such as a wallet, key chain, card holder, or glasses case, selected from a range of beginner-friendly projects. You will also personalise your piece by choosing your preferred leather and hardware colours.Knowledge of basic tools and leather craft techniques You will gain hands-on experience using essential leatherworking tools and learn their correct application for preparing, marking, cutting, and punching leather. You will also get hands-on experience preparing, marking, stitching, and assembling leather by hand. There will be a clear introduction to using essential leathercraft tools and understanding how hand-stitched leather goods are made.Understanding of leather and finishing techniques You will develop a foundational understanding of different leather types and tanning methods, as well as basic edge finishing techniques such as beveling and burnishing. This will give you a strong foundation in essential leather craft skills. Read more details