Custom Leather Bag Workshop - Brooklyn, NY

4 hours
Brooklyn, USA

About this activity

In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of leatherwork by crafting your own custom leather bag. 

Highlights

  • Handcraft your own leather bag.
  • Exclusive hands-on leather crafting workshop.
  • Master leather cutting and sewing techniques.
  • Personalized custom bag making course.
  • Learn with expert leather craft instructors.

Full description

Make a custom leather bag from scratch! Leather is an incredibly versatile material that can be used to make a multitude of beautiful, durable things – from stylish clothing to shoes to virtually indestructible luggage, among many other items. You’ll begin this workshop by choosing the leather you’ll use for your bag. We’ll provide a large selection of high-quality leather for you to choose from for your bag’s sides. We’ll have lots of bold and bright colors, as well as subtle, classic ones. We’ll also provide several color choices for your bag’s straps, which you’ll cut to the perfect length for you.

After making your selections, you’ll begin transforming them into your one-of-a-kind bag. You’ll learn the skills of cutting, burnishing, riveting, and sewing leather. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to the tools of the trade such as bevelers, dies, anvils, and rivets, as well as our state-of-the-art Sailrite Sewing Machine. 

Walk away with a custom leather bag and bragging rights.
 

Included / Excluded

  • All protective gear & tools
  • Project-based learning
  • Supplies & materials
  • Take home your masterpiece
  • NOTHING! We provide everything needed for the workshop

Important information

Know before you book

  • Class Length: 4 hours
  • Skill Level: Beginner — no previous experience is required.
  • Class Size: 12-15 people
  • 18 or older, unless accompanied by an adult

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable closed-toed shoes
  • Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
  • All gear & materials provided

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the activity starts

Cancellations or rescheduling requests 1 week or more prior to start of a workshop can receive a full refund or full credit towards a future workshop. Cancellations or rescheduling requests between a week and two days prior to start of a workshop will receive a credit of 50% towards a future workshop. Cancellations or rescheduling requests made within two days prior to start of a workshop will not receive any refund or credit. All cancellation/rescheduling requests should be sent directly to hello@craftsmanave.com.

Reviews

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Jennifer O'Donnell
Oct 2026
5.0

Super cool place. Awesome workshops and friendly staff.

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Charlotte Johanna
Oct 2026
5.0

Love this place! Will likely be back! I have a rare disability (hEDS) that causes my wrists and finger joints to be hypermobile (too bendy; not very stable), and both my main instructor Sasha and the other instructor who came to visit about halfway through the class (I unfortunately forget her name) were extremely kind and encouraging. Really a nice experience!!! Lovely people, high-quality facilities, thoughtful instruction, and a really cool finished product/project that I love! 💕

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Lindsey Whinnery
Oct 2026
5.0

Stained Glass Nightlight Group Class exceeded expectations! Sacha is insanely talented and is a great instructor. I loved that you actually learn how to make a stained glass piece yourself. I left with a greater appreciation for stained glass art and love that I made something I will actually use.