Handmade in Britain

Learn to make a leather pouch sized to hold cards and coins, cut from offcuts and reclaimed leather, material that already existed before it reached your hands. Finished with carefully set rivets and a brass press stud closure, you'll choose your own colour combination, mixing and matching the body and flap. You'll get a taste of several traditional leatherworking techniques: bevelling, hardware setting and edge finishing, guided through setting the stud and burnishing the edges to a clean finish. There's an option to add embossed initials, making it something extra special to give as a gift. No experience needed, just a willingness to get stuck into some proper making.

I'll explain the whole process and introduce the product. 1. Participants will select their preferred colours and finishes from pre-cut leather pieces. 2. Next we'll work on the edges, using a bevelling tool followed by edge dye, and sealing with a burnishing tool. 3. Then, we'll punch the holes ready for hardware, an optional initials can be embossed. 4. Next, the pouches will be assembled, by attaching the rivets and press studs. And you're done! Gift boxes are provided to keep it safe on your way home.

Nothing required.

You'll leave with a pouch you actually made yourself, properly finished. Ready to use or give as a gift.