You will get expert guidance throughout your workshop by your teacher. 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 your thread.
Burnishing your leather edges.
Stitching using a traditional leather Saddle Stitch.

Don't worry if you…

Things to remember

Everything will be provided to make the leather handbag. There are a selection of leather colours to pick from.Tea, coffee and biscuits will be offered during the workshop.

Michelle - 6 September 2020

I really enjoyed the class and have a fabulous bag. Thanks Leonie!

Giada - 18 January 2020

I learnt how cut and sew the leather, how to assemble a bag, and which proper tools use. Leonie is a lovely and passionate person that will give you all the tips and knowledge for make a nice work!I'm super happy about this workshop, it has given to me the good vibes for start my own business!

Jean Parkinson - 9 July 2019

Leonie was very friendly and explained each process as we went along. From choosing the leather, through to cutting it, then assembling the bag to end up with a beautiful product. I learnt many new skills including which cutting knife suited me best, how to wax threads and saddle stitch, and how to attach rivets. The 3 hours flew by and I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop.

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

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Leonie Saliba

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…

121 Wellington Road

Forest Gate

121 Wellington Road

Forest Gate

E7 9BT

London