What To Expect
Work through a prepared project with clear demonstrations and guidance at each stage.
Depending on your chosen workshop, you’ll practise skills such as shaping leather, preparing stitching holes, saddle stitching, fitting hardware and finishing edges.
Groups are kept small, with time to ask questions and receive individual help. Each project listing explains the experience needed and what you’ll make.
Choose your workshop project
Leather Keyrings
Experience:
Level 1 suitable for beginners, no experience needed.
Duration:
approx. 1.5-2 hours
Booking size:
1-4 people
Price:
£55 per person
A great introduction to leathercraft. Choose from a selection of shapes and colours while learning to shape leather, finish the edges, personalise and fit the hardware. Make up to three keyrings.
Leather Card Holder
Experience:
Level 2 some saddle stitching experience beneficial, but not essential
Duration:
approx. 4 - 4.5 hours
Booking size:
1-4 people
Price:
£95 per person
Make a leather card holder while learning to align the pieces, prepare stitching holes, saddle stitch by hand and finish the edges.
Leather Luggage Tag
Experience:
Level 1 suitable for beginners, no experience needed.
Duration:
approx. 3-4 hours
Booking size:
1-4 people
Price:
£75 per person
Make a leather luggage tag while learning to prepare stitching holes, saddle stitch by hand and finish the edges, before fitting the strap and personalising your piece. A good introduction to saddle stitching.
Field Notebook Cover
Experience:
Level 2 some saddle stitching experience beneficial, but not essential
Duration:
approx. 4 - 5 hours
Booking size:
1-4 people
Price:
£125 per person
Make a leather field notebook cover with pockets and a secure fastening, learning assembly, hand-stitching and finishing techniques.
A Workshop for a Special Occasion
Share a few hours learning a traditional craft and making something useful to take home.
A leathercraft workshop is a lovely way to celebrate a birthday, spend time with friends or enjoy a creative activity together.
Let me know how many people would like to attend and I’ll help you choose a suitable project.
Workshop Information
Length:
Group Size:
Pricing:
Experience:
Materials:
Refreshments:
Location:
Parking:
1.5 - 5 hours depending on your chosen project.
Individuals, couples & small groups (max. 4) are all welcome.
From £55 per person
All of these workshops can be successfully completed by a beginner - it is beneficial to have some saddle stitch experience before attending Level 2 workshops, but not essential.
Materials and use of all workshop tools included
Light refreshments provided
Ousebank House,
High Street,
Newport Pagnell,
MK16 8AR
Free parking to the left side of the building. Long stay parking Silver Street and Newport Pagnell Medical Centre.
How to Book
1. Send an enquiry
Let me know which project interests you, how many people would like to attend and your preferred dates by filling in our workshop enquiry form.
2. Agree your session
I’ll confirm availability, a suitable project, the duration and the full price with you.
3. Secure your booking
A £25 per person deposit secures your agreed date, with the remaining balance due 14 days before the workshop. For bookings made within 14 days, full payment is required to confirm your place.
Workshop booking, cancellation and rescheduling terms
4. Come and make your item
I'll send directions and everything you need to know before your visit. I look forward to welcoming you into my workshop!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous leathercraft experience?
The Keyring and Luggage-Tag Workshops are suitable for complete beginners. Some saddle-stitching experience is beneficial for the Card Holder and Field Notebook Cover, but beginners have successfully completed these workshops, with guidance throughout. Please check the experience guide beside each project.
Are materials included?
Yes, all materials and use of the tools needed for your chosen project are included.
How many people attend?
A maximum of four participants, so there is time for individual guidance.
When are workshops available?
Workshops are arranged by appointment on weekdays and selected Saturdays, subject to availability. Please include your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do I need to bring anything?
All materials and tools are provided, along with light refreshments. Please bring glasses if you use them for close work. If you have any access requirements or concerns about using hand tools, please let me know before booking so we can discuss what you need. Aprons will be provided or you can bring your own.