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The London Leather Workshop

Contact name: Melissa Bruscoli
14
Total bookings
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(4)
over 4 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

The London Leather Workshopis a design, prototyping and manufacturing studio founded by Italian designers and makers Sara Battiston and Melissa Bruscoli. With 20 years of experience in the fashion and accessory industry Sara and Melissa work with both local and international customers ranging from start-ups to established brands. Their studio is able to offer a range of services from design consultancy to product development and from prototyping to manufacturing of handbags, accessories and soft furnishings. Their practical classes will teach you the fundamental techniques of working with leather or vegan leather, how to sew these materials to a professional standard and how to create customised goods. The theoretical classes will provide you with the foundation for designing bags and accessories as well as insights and essential information about the industry.

Courses, kits & gifts

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2-Week Accessory Design Masterclass
2 weeks
Next date: 10th Feb 2025
1 place left
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2-Week Leathercraft Masterclass
2 weeks
Next date: 3rd Mar 2025
2 places left
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Design a handbag collection
2 days
Next date: 21st Dec 2024
2 places left
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Design a handbag collection - ONLINE
3 hours
10 items left
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Hand sewing leather goods: advanced sewing techniques, components making and gussets construction – Part 2 - Module 10/10
7 hours
Next date: 20th Mar 2025
2 places left
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Hand sewing leather goods: introduction to pattern making, saddle stitching and construction techniques – Part 1 - Module 9/10
7 hours
Next date: 20th Mar 2025
2 places left
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Introduction to learning leather craft skills
6 hours
Next date: 29th Mar 2025
2 places left
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Learn professional leather craft skills (2-day)
2 days
Next date: 18th Jan 2025
1 place left
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Leathercraft for beginners: Make small leather items
3 hours
Next date: 15th Feb 2025
1 place left
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Make a leather tote bag - PRIVATE CLASS - WEEKDAYS
8 hours
Next date: 8th Jan 2025
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Make an appliquéd clutch bag - PRIVATE CLASS - WEEKDAYS
6 hours
Next date: 8th Jan 2025
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Make your own hand sewn leather bag
2 days
Next date: 25th Jan 2025
2 places left
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Make your own hand sewn leather item
6 hours
Next date: 24th May 2025
3 places left
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Make your own leather clutch bag - PRIVATE CLASS - WEEKDAYS
5 hours
Next date: 8th Jan 2025
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Professional leather craft course: Introduction to pattern making for bags - Module 8/10
7 hours
Next date: 27th Feb 2025
2 places left
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Professional leather craft course: Industrial machine sewing training for leather bags, accessories and garments - Module 3/10
7 hours
Next date: 1st Feb 2025
2 places left
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Professional leather craft course: Introduction to pattern drafting and accessory making - Module 5/10
7 hours
Next date: 19th Dec 2024
2 places left
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Professional leather craft course: Leather manipulation, construction techniques and finishing methods - Module 2/10
7 hours
Next date: 11th Jan 2025
2 places left
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Professional leather craft course: Leather, Techniques, Tools - Module 1/10
7 hours
Next date: 14th Dec 2024
2 places left
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Professional leather craft course: Pattern drafting and accessory making for intermediates: clutches - Module 7/10
7 hours
Next date: 6th Feb 2025
2 places left
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Professional leather craft course: Pattern drafting and accessory making: card holders - Module 6/10
7 hours
Next date: 9th Jan 2025
2 places left
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Professional leather craft course:Construction and sewing of leather goods gussets, features and components - Module 4/10
7 hours
Next date: 22nd Feb 2025
2 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
20 May 24'

Gabbi Ferretti reviewed: Design a handbag collection - Bespoke private session 16-17th May

"The course was excellent. I truly recommend it. I had a good time and learned a lot of new skills from Sara. Grazie Mille. I will certainly do another course soon. "

The London Leather Workshop responded:

"Hi Gabbi, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was lovely having you, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the course and are happy with what you learnt. We look forward to seeing you on another course soon. Grazie Mille e a presto! "

27 Oct 23'

Alex reviewed: Make your own hand sewn leather item

"Can't recommend this course enough for anybody wanting to learn about leather crafting and get some excellent hands on experience. Sara was extremely knowledgeable and I learned so much more about the leather process and working with leather than I was expecting to. The instructions given were clear and Sara was very attentive in correcting our technique, offering advice or just generally chatting about leather craft. After spending the morning learning different construction techniques the process of making our item (the passport holder in my case) went very smoothly and I was very proud of what I was able to create at the end of the day. A great experience all around and I'm looking forward to my next solo leather crafting project using the skills I have learned on this course."

19 Jun 23'

Charlie reviewed: Leathercraft for beginners: Make small leather items

"Loved this workshop. Both Sara and Melissa were very welcoming and made us feel comfortable in their lovely atelier. Sara led the workshop and couldn’t have been better. Very knowledgeable, gave just the right amount of information/teaching before letting us practice some of the theory she had given us. Ended up making a beautiful wallet (that I really needed as mine had fallen apart) and a little key ring that my mum loves. Sara was attentive, but not overbearing - letting you get on with the work but checking in from time to time to see the progress and always there for any questions as you run into difficulties. I’ve got the bug now - planning on making a handbag for my girlfriend next (after just a morning with Sara I feel confident enough to give it a crack). Highly recommend these two absolute pros. Grazie ragazze! X"

19 Dec 22'

Karen reviewed: Make a stitchless leather bag

"Highly recommend this course whether you are a beginner or more experienced. Everything is carefully explained and demonstrated before you are supported to make a fabulous handbag. "

The London Leather Workshop responded:

"Thank you Karen for coming to the course and for your lovely words. We hope to see you again; enjoy your beautiful handbag!"

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