Fine Leatherworking Courses

Leathercraft classes online and in-person

Create a Simple Leather Case

Try out the basic skills to make leather goods in this short half-day course. Including:

  • cutting leather
  • using a pattern for your project
  • attaching a snap
  • hand-sewing
  • basic leather edge finishing

You’ll utilize the skills above to create a leather case that you can use as a clutch or hold various small items. All materials are included, and we’ll provide the tools.

Dates & Locations

This is a FOUR-hour workshop. The sessions are as follows:

Berkeley, California
May 18th, Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm

Berkeley: Take the course in our Berkeley studio on 5th St, just south of the Fourth Street neighborhood. It’s a 5-minute ride (Uber/Lyft) from the nearby North Berkeley BART Station.

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Course Session (CHOOSE ONE)

If you have any questions about the course, please feel free to call or email us
1-415-800-2978
store@fineleatherworking.com.
We’re happy to help!

COVID Safety

We take your safety and well-being seriously. Please know that we will comply with all state and county safety protocols for the course duration.

We are closely monitoring directives from state and local authorities regarding the most current guidelines and restrictions for business operations. Currently, we ask that you please join us in abiding by the following safety and cleanliness protocols:

Safety and Guidelines:

  • Please wash your hands and/or use sanitizer upon arrival. 
  • Wearing a mask is optional but recommended if you are feeling sick.
  • Keep the table-tops and work areas clean. 
  • Popular, frequently touched items may be sanitized as needed. 
  • Hand sanitizer and tissues will be available. 

We are keeping the class size small, both for safety and so that we can give each student more personal attention. Please let me know if you have any questions, concerns or hesitations. We want you to feel comfortable and at home while in class.

About the Course Instructor

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Sean Aquino has been making leather goods for over ten years. He runs the blog and website FineLeatherworking.com, the go-to resource for advanced tools, materials, and luxury leather craft inspiration since 2012.

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A Centrally Located Studio With Easy Access

Our studio is located in West Berkeley, just south of the Fourth Street neighborhood. Berkeley is home to the University of California, the Gourmet Ghetto, many gardens, farmer’s markets, and a diverse collection of vibrant neighborhoods.

Our studio is centrally located in the Bay Area. It’s a 5-minute ride (Uber/Lyft) from the North Berkeley Bart and a 5-minute drive from the Marina Hilton. La Quinta is just an 8-minute walk away.

It’s a 10-minute walk to both the 4th Street and the San Pablo and University shopping and restaurant areas. And we’re just steps away from the closest restaurant, Tomate, and a short walk to the famous Viks and a great cafe.