Make Your Own Leather Tote Bag Workshop

Make your own leather tote bag from scratch at this leatherworking class in Salford.



2 hours Location Salford Class size 1 to 4 guests   £82 - £90 (£90 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £85/guest for 2 guests, £83/guest for 3 guests, £82/guest for 4 guests)

Spend two hours making your own leather tote bag from scratch in a small, friendly group of no more than four at this leather workshop in Salford. You'll cut your bag out around a template, hand-stitch the edges and base, then set the rivets that hold it all together, and leave with a one-of-a-kind bag you made yourself.
Your teacher, Alex, is a leathersmith and the maker behind the Handmade By Alex YouTube channel, and he previously worked for Tandy Leather. He'll demonstrate each step and explain why it works, then you'll get hands-on with expert guidance every step of the way. No experience is needed, so just bring your enthusiasm.
Over the two hours, you'll:
  • Choose your leather
  • Cut your bag out around a template
  • Hand-sew two edges and the base
  • Set the rivets
  • Take your finished tote bag home
Groups are kept small, so you're never far from your teacher. By the end, you'll have a handmade tote that's ready to carry out the door, plus a new skill you can keep building on.
Please note: standard leather is included in the price. Before the class begins, you can choose to upgrade to a premium leather for an additional cost.

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Upcoming dates for Make Your Own Leather Tote Bag Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 6 Nov 2026, 8:32pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

12 upcoming dates between 12 Nov 2026 and 10 Jan 2027.

  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Fri 20 Nov 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 1:30pm-3:30pm
  • Tue 1 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Tue 8 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Tue 15 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Sat 19 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Tue 29 Dec 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Sat 2 Jan 2027, 1:30pm-3:30pm
  • Sat 9 Jan 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 10 Jan 2027, 1:30pm-3:30pm
What you'll get
A finished handmade leather tote bag
Location

16 Worrall Street, Salford M5 4TH

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Handmade By Alex
Handmade By Alex


I’m Alex, a leathersmith and the maker behind Handmade By Alex. I run small, hands-on leathercraft workshops from my studio in Makers Quarter, Salford, with a maximum of four people per group so every student gets real time with me.
Before going out on my own, I was a Senior Sales Advisor and Social Media/Marketing Manager for Tandy Leather across the UK, Spain and Australia, so I’ve spent years helping people choose leather, learn the tools and finish projects they’re proud of. I’ve also worked with leather and laser engraving for eight years, and I’ve authored a beginner’s guide to setting copper rivets for Abbey England, and been on stage at the UK's largest makers event, Makers Central, for the last five consecutive years, delivering talks and demonstrations.
I change how I teach to match how you learn: I demonstrate, I explain why it works, you try it, and I correct as you go. You don’t need any experience, and you leave with something you made yourself. I also share leatherwork tutorials on the Handmade By Alex YouTube channel.

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