Leather Craft Workshop: Make a Custom Belt

Learn basic leather work skills for beginners in Collingwood



3 hours Class size 12 to 40 guests     $140

Discover the art of leather crafting in our three-hour, beginner-friendly workshop in Melbourne, where you'll learn essential skills and create your own custom belt. 

With a focus on the material, tools, and process, you’ll learn basic leather crafting techniques and put them into practice. Try your hands at cutting leather, bevelling and burnishing, and go home with a finished piece that you will be proud of for years to come!

In this hands-on leather craft workshop, you'll:

  • Explore the basics of leatherworking techniques and tools
  • Understand the differences between full-grain and genuine leather
  • Learn about the structure, layers, and proper care for leather items
  • Practice cutting, bevelling, and burnishing leather
  • Create a classic, custom leather belt from scratch

Ideal for beginners or anyone seeking a unique, high-quality accessory, this workshop offers a fun, practical introduction to leather crafting. Sign up now and start your journey in the world of leatherwork!

Please note: This class requires at least five students to run. In the unlikely event that we don't get this number of students, we'll cancel the class and fully refund you and inform you via email, so please watch your email a few days prior to the class.

Please note: This venue is located on the first floor via a flight of stairs and does not have wheelchair accessibility.

What you'll get
  • High-quality leather
  • Studs and buckles
  • Tools to be used in class
  • Your very own custom belt to take home

 

What to bring

Just yourself!

Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for a hens party.

Location

Work-Shop Melbourne - 136A Cromwell St, Collingwood, VIC

This venue is a short walk from Collingwood station (500m).

Leather Craft Workshop: Make a Custom Belt location
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Your teacher
The Plant Whisperer

The Plant Whisperer

4.9 (20)

Haylee has been assembling beautiful things with her hands since not long after she could walk and has been working with leather specifically for many years. Starting out with leather aprons for a Melbourne cafe, menu holders and various other commissioned projects, she soon became known for her attention to detail and fine craftsmanship.

Haylee’s label Evie Black creates bespoke Leather handbags and is in the process of expanding into homewares and accessories. Expect to see plant hangers, laptop cases and some awesome collaborations with other local makers.




Your host
Work-Shop
Work-Shop

4.9 (4,508)
28k

Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.
Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.
2024-09-27 15:00:00
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