1 Day Small Leather Goods Course - Beginners - Eight Bag Choices - £149
Course Details
This course is perfect for beginners or those new to sewing, bag-making, or working with leather. Over the day, you’ll create beautiful handmade products while learning foundational skills in a relaxed and supportive environment.
The £149 course fee includes all materials, from leather to linings. To secure your spot, a 50% holding fee (£75) is required upfront (non-refundable), with the balance of £74 due a few days before the course begins. Please see our T&Cs for rescheduling details.
What You’ll Make
This course allows you to choose your projects on the day:
- Bag Options: Create a clutch or crossbody bag, the largest bag design available in this class.
- Small Leather Goods: Work on smaller items like cardholders or keychains—most students can complete 3–4 small products, depending on their speed.
No prior experience? No problem! Our designs are tailored to ensure success for beginners.
What’s Included
We provide all materials, including:
- High-quality leather for your bag or small goods.
- Linings, fastenings, and other essentials.
Simply bring yourself, and optionally a camera and notepad to document your project!
Class Structure
- Small Class Sizes: A maximum of 4 students ensures plenty of 1-on-1 attention and guidance.
- Parallel Courses: Our courses run side by side, so while you may be making a bag, others could be creating clothes or accessories—this variety fosters creativity!
- Hours: Classes run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break. Lunch is provided at a local café, with tea, coffee, and biscuits available throughout the day.
Booking
- Check Available Dates at the bottom of this page.
- Select Your Date and add to cart.
- Specify any color or design preferences during checkout.
- Pay a 50% holding fee (£75) now, with the balance due one week before the course.
Location
RJ Leather Studio
Garden Studio
49 West Way
Lancing, West Sussex
BN15 8LX
Upon booking, we’ll email detailed directions and public transport information. Free on-site parking is available, and we’re just a 30-minute walk from Lancing train station.
Questions?
We’re here to help! If you have any questions before booking, don’t hesitate to reach out.
📞 Call: 07711 316190
📧 Email: info@rjleatherstudio.com
We’re excited to welcome you to our studio—let’s make something amazing together!
The Bag Choices
Leather clutch/crossbody
Description: This is a gorgeous bag that made with a wrist or crossbody strap, perfect for our busy lives. It is made from vegtaable tanned leather. It is lined with suede and has a YKK zip entrance and patch pocket inside or outside for your cards. Choose between a webbing, vegtan or hair on hide cross body strap.
It is possible to de-emboss the vegtan leather so you can customize it with your name.
Level: Beginners
Dimensions: L 25cm x H 20cm x W 1cm
Small Leather Goods
Level: beginners
Dimensions: varied
Location
Location: RJ Leather Studio,
Garden Studio - 49 West Way, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8LX.
Upon course booking, you'll receive an email with driving directions and public transport information. Free on-site parking is available, and we're approximately a 30-minute walk from Lancing train station.