HAND CRAFTING COURSES
This is the perfect introductory course into leather work. From my studio in the Essex countryside, I will teach you the basic skills including marking, cutting and stitching leather. During the morning you will make up to 3 leather accessories including a case (card/phone/glasses), tassel keyring and item of jewellery (bracelet/earrings) or luggage tag for example. The session will include tuition, materials and as much tea & coffee as you can drink! This makes the perfect activity for a birthday, hen party or just to meet up with your friends.
Maximum 4 people at my Essex studio
Workshop duration: 3 hours from 10am to 1pm
Create your own unique leather belt in my garden studio in the Essex countryside! In this 3-hour beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to cut, hole punch, saddle stitch and emboss onto leather. There is an option to dye the leather if you wish. You will finish a belt with a buckle using vegetable-tanned leather. Leave with a one-of-a-kind belt, essential leather working skills, and a list of suppliers to continue your new hobby.
Bring your own buckle or choose from my selection.
Maximum number: 4 at my Essex studio
Refreshments provided
Workshop duration: 3 hours from 10am to 1pm
Enjoy a full day crafting up to five leather accessories of your choice, such as a leather-bound sketchbook, lined zip purse, coin purse, or felt-lined trinket tray. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on session covers essential leatherworking skills and includes all materials, tuition, and refreshments—just bring a packed lunch. Ideal for birthdays, hen or stag parties, or a creative day with friends. You’ll leave with up to five finished pieces, practical knowledge of leather types and tools and a supplier list to continue your new hobby.
Maximum 4 people at my Essex studio
Workshop duration: 6-7 hours, 10am to approx. 5pm
Join me in my Essex countryside studio to craft a custom leather dog collar and lead, complete with an embossed name tag. This 3-hour beginner-friendly workshop teaches essential leatherworking skills, and you’ll leave with a finished dog collar and lead plus guidance on tools, leather types, and suppliers to continue at home.
Please bring your dog’s neck measurement. You’re welcome to bring a preferred buckle, or choose from my 2cm-wide selection.
Maximum number: 4 at my Essex studio
Tea & coffee refreshments provided throughout the morning
Workshop duration: 3 hours; 10am to 1pm
Set in the beautiful Essex countryside, you will learn how to cut, shape, hole punch and rivet leather to create an attractive, contemporary plant hanger. It also comes complete with a terracotta pot! You have a choice of several leather colours as well as metal fastenings in brass, nickel or a copper finish. All these elements combine to create your own unique plant hanger. Finally, you are also taught how to make and attach a leather tassel detail as well as the option of embossing a label to add that completely personal touch.
Maximum 6 people at my Essex studio
Workshop duration: 3 hours, 10 -1pm
Enjoy a relaxed and meditative 2-hour workshop painting your own leather purse. Learn simple techniques, use reference imagery for inspiration, and practise by making a small cable tidy or key fob. Your purse is pre-cut from quality vegetable-tanned leather that develops a beautiful patina over time. You will finish the purse by adding a brass fastening and have the option of adding your name or initials at the end.
Perfect for friends, birthdays, or hen parties (groups of 4+ welcome). Includes all materials, tuition, and a hot drink.
£50 per person
2 Hour session 10-12pm at my garden studio in Wivenhoe
Or at a venue of your choice (for groups of 6 plus)
BAG MAKING COURSES
BESPOKE COURSES