In-Person Introductory Courses
Short courses designed to help you explore the craft of making leather goods. Choose an introductory course if you are just beginning leatherworking or if you want to try it out.
4-Hour Course
A Simple Leather Case
Try out leatherworking and build the basic skills you need to get started.
1-Day Course
Create a Custom Leather Belt
Immerse yourself for a full day creating your belt and begin your fine leatherworking journey.
1-Day + 1 Morning Course
Make Your Own Leather Tote
Expand your leathercraft skills and create a tote you can use every day.
Dates & Locations
- Saturday, April 13th (Berkeley)
Dates & Locations
- Sunday, April 28th (Berkeley)
Dates & Locations
- Saturday, April 27th & Sunday, April 28th (Berkeley)
In-Person Weekend / Weeklong Intensives
More in-depth courses that focus on finer techniques in leatherworking. If you want to make luxury leather goods, choose a weekend intensive. Courses are two to five days, with extra work days available for more complex projects.
Edge Finishing and Making Luxury Straps
Build a luxury watch strap and master the small details of edge finishing and strap making.
Refining Your Wallet Construction
Go beyond making simple card cases. Expand your build options and learn to make a broader range of wallets.
Dates & Locations
- Coming Soon
Dates & Locations
- Coming Soon
Dates & Locations
- Coming Soon
Expansion Coming Soon
Online Course
Refining Your Leathercrafting Technique:
With Hajime Niwa
Learn to deepen your technique from one of the best leather goods makers today.
Don’t see a course that fits your needs? Let us know what new classes you’d like to see.
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