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Make a Leather Clutch or Phone Case

4.9(7 reviews)
Handmake your very own leather clutch or phone case from premium leather. Learn how to cut, mark and stitch your design and personalise with your initials.
Forest Gate
In-person
£65 pp
2hrs
Beginner
What happens in this class?

Make your very own leather Clutch or Phone Case from a choice of premium tanned leather. You'll get expert guidance and throughout your workshop by your teacher Leonie. There are a few design choices to pick from and the images are just an example of a few of the designs available to hand make during the workshop.

These are some of things you will be learning during your 2 hour course:

  • How to make a simple wallet pattern or shape .
  • Cutting your leather accessory from leather.
  • Marking out and chisel punching out your stitch holes.
  • Setting any hardware
  • Waxing…
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Things to remember

Everything that is needed for the class will be provided.

Tea and coffee will also be offered during the class.

Latest Reviews
4.9(7 reviews)
Deborah - 27 April 2022
Loveee the leather clutch that I was able to make with the support of Leonie. I was slightly late to the class but Leonie was lovely and welcoming, gave me tea and brought me up to speed with the other student. Her explanations were clear and the tools to hand supported the task well and I was really impressed with my outcome - especially as this was the first time i’d worked with leather :). One small thing that might be nice for larger classes is if Leonie had more than one mallet. Waiting for the other student to finish with the mallet meant that I didn’t have time to do the finishing touches on my clutch myself as time had run out. Leonie supported me to finish these herself, but this is just a thought as i would have enjoyed practising those skills. Alternatively, (not sure if this could work) I could have maybe worked on the attachment pieces while the other student used the mallet to save that time. Thanks for a great afternoon :)
Debbie - 26 April 2022
I have attended a leather class previously . I needed to recap on a few basic skills -a refresher for me , so I found Leonie's class which was closer to home . Leonie was great , her explainations were clear and she was a good guide and very helpful . I enjoyed the class and I left feeling confident to go home and make myself a leather purse /clutch. I would recommend. Thanks Leonie :)
Erica - 19 April 2022
Had such fun with Leonie making the clutch bag! The end product was beautiful despite us being complete beginners. Leonie was such a good and patient teacher and the session was very relaxed and super informative so I feel like I actually know the very basics of leatherwork. Definitely recommend this class!
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Age Requirement

16

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
Your Teacher

Leonie has been passionate about art, crafts and creativity since she was a young child. She studied fashion and design at the University of Central England and then went on to build successful leather accessories brand.

In recent years she felt she had missed the hands on creative side of what she does and wanted to experience the craft side of design and hand making accessories once again.

Getting back to the fun and mindful process of hand making something from scratch was the driving force to set up her workshops. The process of teaching others how to hand make…

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Class Location
121 Wellington Road
Forest Gate
121 Wellington Road
Forest Gate
E7 9BT
London

Reviews

Deborah - 27 April 2022
Loveee the leather clutch that I was able to make with the support of Leonie. I was slightly late to the class but Leonie was lovely and welcoming, gave me tea and brought me up to speed with the other student. Her explanations were clear and the tools to hand supported the task well and I was really impressed with my outcome - especially as this was the first time i’d worked with leather :). One small thing that might be nice for larger classes is if Leonie had more than one mallet. Waiting for the other student to finish with the mallet meant that I didn’t have time to do the finishing touches on my clutch myself as time had run out. Leonie supported me to finish these herself, but this is just a thought as i would have enjoyed practising those skills. Alternatively, (not sure if this could work) I could have maybe worked on the attachment pieces while the other student used the mallet to save that time. Thanks for a great afternoon :)
Debbie - 26 April 2022
I have attended a leather class previously . I needed to recap on a few basic skills -a refresher for me , so I found Leonie's class which was closer to home . Leonie was great , her explainations were clear and she was a good guide and very helpful . I enjoyed the class and I left feeling confident to go home and make myself a leather purse /clutch. I would recommend. Thanks Leonie :)
Erica - 19 April 2022
Had such fun with Leonie making the clutch bag! The end product was beautiful despite us being complete beginners. Leonie was such a good and patient teacher and the session was very relaxed and super informative so I feel like I actually know the very basics of leatherwork. Definitely recommend this class!
A Phillips - 10 October 2019
Made Leather glasses case. It was fun and now have a great personalised case I can use for a long time.
steve morris - 10 October 2019
Learnt saddle stitch. Leonie was very informative, helpful and friendly. Venue was fab. I made what will be a lovely, personalised Xmas present for my father.
Charlotte Adam - 7 October 2019
This was such a wonderful experience, the class was informal and very relaxed (apart from some aggressive hammering). Leonie was lovely and a very good teacher, she really made us feel comfortable and capable and was full of encouragement. I would defiantly recommend this workshop!
Correlley - 7 October 2019
Leonie was really nice and friendly and really patient with us. We all came away with a nice new purse that was unique to us. Would thoroughly recommend her workshop!