Two-Day
Leather Bag Making Course

Our Two-Day Leather Bag Making Course is designed to introduce you to the essential skills of leather bag construction while creating your own handcrafted bag.

You will have the choice of making a messenger bag, saddle bag, or cross body bag, working with premium Italian vegetable-tanned leather throughout the workshop.

This practical, hands-on leather course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those looking to develop their existing leatherworking skills. Over two days, you will build strong foundational techniques while learning additional methods specific to bag making and structured leather goods.

What You Will Learn

Across the two days, you will be guided step by step through both core leatherworking skills and dedicated bag-making techniques, including:

• Accurate marking and cutting techniques
• Preparing leather for hand stitching
• Traditional saddle stitching by hand
• Edge bevelling, burnishing and finishing
• Pattern construction and panel assembly
• Strap cutting
• Attaching hardware and fittings

By the end of the course, you will understand the full process of leather bag construction, from flat pattern pieces to a completed, functional bag and leave with the confidence to continue developing your leathercraft skills.

Who Is This Course For?

This two-day leather bag making course is ideal for:

• Beginners wanting a structured introduction to leather bag making
• Those who have completed a beginner course and want to progress
• Hobbyists interested in working with premium vegetable-tanned leather
• Anyone looking to develop practical leathercraft skills through a larger project

No prior experience is required — just an interest in learning practical leatherworking techniques and creating your own handcrafted leather bag.