DIY workshop: weekend leather course for beginners in Berlin
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About this class
Would you like to work with leather and produce unique pieces? Then our leather course in Berlin is perfect for you! Make your own leather accessory that always goes with you!
What is the process?
- Course duration: 2 days
- 1st day Saturday 15.03.25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1 hour lunch break)
- 2nd day Sunday 16.03.25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1 hour lunch break)
- This leather course teaches the basics of leather processing by making a small bag or other small accessory
- The focus of this leather course is on making a great product of their own and gaining an overview of various techniques in leather processing so that participants can implement their own projects in the future
Who is the course suitable for?
- No previous experience with leather is required, but a bit of experience in manufacturing products is helpful
- Everyone who wants to dive into the exciting world of leather crafts is welcome
What is included?
- All materials needed to make your leather accessories
- Each participant receives a small folder with the content discussed in the course
- Professional guidance from course instructor Ilka (designer of the accessory label Lapàporter)
We can guarantee you: We guarantee that our leather course in Berlin is a highlight and you will go home proud with your homemade accessory!
What you’ll do in the class
Over 2 days, you will be taught the following basics
- Overview of leather types and leather production
- Tools for leather processing and cutting
- glues
- Sewing leather by hand using saddler stitching, the two-needle technique
- edge sealing
- What should be considered when designing a pattern?
- Design and pattern development of your own product
- leather selection
- Make your own small leather product
Who is the class suitable for?
For everyone who wants to design something with the great material leather. For beginners and those who want to deepen their knowledge.
Details to remember
Lapàporter
DIY is your hobby and you're taking one course after another?
Sewing, knitting, pottery, goldsmiths — you've already tried it all, but you've never dared to use leather?
Then my leather courses are just the right thing for you!
