Leather Tote Bag Workshop

Leather Tote Bag Workshop

£155.00

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Hand craft an un-lined vegetable tanned leather tote bag in this two day workshop. Spend the first day preparing and cutting your leather, finishing and fitting your handles and punching holes for the stitching. You will then be taught how to saddle stitch and have the week to finish your stitching at home. Return the following weekend for three hours to add the finishing touches. You will even have the opportunity to personalise your bag by embossing your initials on the front. Your hand stitched bag will be durable and improve with age as it develops its own patina.

Skills covered in the course

Cutting leather
Burnishing
Bevelling
Hole punching
Hand stitching
Riveting
Embossing

Available dates - TBC. This is a two day workshop and you will need to attend both days in order to complete this project.

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Testimonial entries

"Thanks, a really enjoyable day, so satisfying to walk out with a pair of shoes!"

- Michelle

"A great day with lovely people. And a lush location! So proud of my new sandals 😊 Diolch 💜xx"

- Lowri

"I wanted to let you know that I wore my lovely soft cerise leather sandals ALL DAY on Saturday walking round Oxford in 33 degrees and they didn’t rub my feet, I didn’t get blisters, and had not a single sore patch at the end of the day. AMAZING. Haven’t been able to do that for 30 years. A whole new summer experience."

- Sally

"Thank you it was perfect! Loved it all, so proud of wearing my homemade sandals now :) x"

- Stephanie

"Last weekend I had opportunity to meet Nia and with her instructions I made my own pair of sandals. They came out beautiful! Love them. Now I am ready for spring and summer days.
Thank you Nia. I would love to come back for more leather experience in your studio."

- Magda

"I had the most awesome time making sandals with Nia, she is patient and kind. I learnt so much and I love my new sandals the best £100 I have spent in a long time - thankyou so much x"

- Staci

"A super fun and relaxed workshop with Nia, where in just a day, I made a pair of made to fit me custom sandals. So many options, lots of designs to pick from. would highly recommend this class for all abilities. Looking forward to some sun so I can wear them. Sneaker class next!"

- Charlotte

"What a joy to make your own shoes! My friend and I signed up to one of Nia's workshops, despite no previous shoe-making experience, and we had a wonderful day. In her cosy studio above an independent shop selling work by local artists and makers, Nia took us through the process step by step. From marking out the leather and cutting the pieces, to punching holes and stitching soles, she provided all the tools and encouragement we needed. I am now the proud owner of handmade bright pink espadrilles with blue tassels. I'd love to go back and make myself a pair of hi-top sneakers!"

- Claire

"Brilliant course, Nia was very knowledgeable about her craft and to pass on information on how to get started at home, where to get leather supplies from, and pattern adjustment. I came home with a unique beautiful pair of sandals. Thanks again Nia!"

- Shari

“I signed up myself and my Mam to one of Nia's classes to make sandals. I was looking for something interesting and unique the both of us could do together. Nia was enthusiastic, friendly, patient, and helpful. We were both very pleased with the finished sandals and would definitely recommend the course”

- Sian