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.
3-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 own 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, December 16th (Chicago)
- Saturday, January 20th (Berkeley)
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Dates & Locations
- Sunday, December 17th (Chicago)
Weekend Intensives
More in-depth courses which focus on finer techniques in leatherworking. If you want to make luxury leather goods, choose a weekend intensive. Courses range from two to three 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 wider range of wallets.
Dates & Locations
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Master Courses
Our master courses focus on techniques to make you a world-class leather goods maker. Take courses on larger, more complex projects or study with guest teachers from around the world.
4 to 9-Day Course
Box and Case-Making: With Nigel Armitage
Learn the specialized skills to make your own leather boxes, trunks and cases.
Dates & Locations
- Coming Soon

Join the waitlist to be notified of openings in one of the sessions and the upcoming online course
3 to 6-Day Course
Refining Your Leathercrafting Technique:
With Hajime Niwa
Learn to deepen your technique from one of the best leather goods makers today.
Dates & Locations
- Coming Soon
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