Craft a Custom Leather Bag
(Introduction to Leatherwork)

What You’ll Be Making : A handcrafted leather bag approximately 13″x11″x5″

What’s You’ll Be Doing: Using specialized leather craft tools including punches, rivet setters, anvils, and an industrial grade sewing machine.

Skill Level : Beginner — no previous experience is required.

Length: 4 hours

Class size: 8-10 people

Prices

Guest – $295 per person: You will make one bag. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Buddy Up – $385: You and a friend will make ONE bag together. At least one person must be 18+. 

Buddy Up+ – $475: You and a friend will EACH make one bag. At least one person must be 18+. 

Date Night – $445: You and your guest will make ONE bag together and get a pizza and a bottle of wine to share during the workshop. At least one person must be 18+. 

Date Night+ – $545: You and your guest will EACH make one bag and get a pizza and a bottle of wine to share during the workshop. At least one person must be 18+. 

Leather is an incredibly versatile material that can be used to make a multitude of beautiful, durable things – from stylish clothing to shoes to virtually indestructible luggage, among many other items. In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of leatherwork by crafting your own custom leather bag.

You’ll begin this workshop by choosing the leather you’ll use for your bag. We’ll provide a large selection of high quality leather for you to choose from for your bag’s sides. We’ll have lots of bold and bright colors, as well as subtle, classic ones. We’ll also provide several color choices for your bag’s straps, which you’ll cut to the perfect length for you.

After making your selections, you’ll begin transforming them into your one-of-a-kind bag. You’ll learn the skills of cutting, burnishing, riveting, and sewing leather. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to the tools of the trade such as bevelers, dies, anvils, and rivets, as well as our state-of-the-art Sailrite Sewing Machine.

At the end of this workshop, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind leather bag that you crafted with your own hands, as well as all the bragging rights that go along with it. You’ll also leave with the knowledge and skills needed to make most anything out of leather.

Learn how to care for your leather goods with our guide.

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I had the best time attending the leather tote bag workshop. The teachers were knowledgeable and super friendly. Each step was demonstrated and the teacher was willing to go over the steps if needed. My bag came out great and I would definitely return to Craftsman Ave to take another workshop. — Johnleia L.

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Fantastic couples experience. We made tote leather bag-it turned out great! Ben was very professional, knowledgable, helpful and kind!!! Highly recommended to all — Sergiy B.

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I participated in the leather bag class and chef knife making class. Both were amazing! The instructors were knowledgeable and patient and helpful through every step. Highly recommend if you want to try something new! — J Mi