Gift a leather workshop to make a beautiful leather accessory from sustainably sourced Italian leather.

The classes are a fun, informative introduction to leather craft for small groups of up to 6 students and are designed for beginners.

The gift voucher is printed on heavy white card with a matching envelope, to give a luxurious feel when it is opened on the special day. We will send the gift card either to you or directly to the lucky recipient along with a note from you. (Please add your wording in the Notes at checkout).

All the lucky recipient has to do is to contact us to arrange a date and time to take their class.

Date & Time:

Classes are by arrangement on Saturday afternoons 2 - 4pm or during the week

Location:

Carreducker, Unit 1.20, The Courtyard, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, London SE1 9PH

Design:

The leather accessories are designed to show off  the beauty of Italian veg. tanned leather, complemented with simple, quality hardware. A choice of leather colours will be available on the day and may include Brown, Tan, Black, Green, Orange, Mustard or Yellow

Materials

All materials are provided.

Our ethos:

To work with the best materials and create products that last:

Tactile, durable and supple chrome-free, vegetable tanned leather from Tuscany.  Vegetable tanned leather is a natural, organical material; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time.

(Leather is a waste material and by-product that would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated).

Solid brass / nickel hardware from Italy and England

See our full Terms & Conditions here.

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It's a fun and informative hands-on class to experience making with with sustainably sourced, vegetable tanned leather from Italy.

Why not make key fobs as a gift for friends or family or invite them along to do the class with you?

Date & Time:

Two hours - by arrangement during the week or on Saturday afternoons

Please contact us to book a date.

Location:

Carreducker, Unit 1.20, The Courtyard, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, London SE1 9PH

Design:

The key fob has a simple leather strap, fastened with a screw rivet. It is fitted with solid, Italian hardware - a clam clasp at one end and a key ring at the other.

The choice of leather colours available will vary, but may include Brown, Tan, Black, Blue, Yellow, Orange or Purple

Class Description:

Through guidance and demonstration we will show you how to:

Personalise your key fob with a name or initials

Burnish the the edges of the leather

Polish and heat crease the strap edges

Fit the screw rivet and hardware

Materials

All materials are provided. The fob straps are offcuts from our workshop, so you'll also be helping us to reduce waste.

Our ethos:

To work with the best materials and create products that last:

Tactile, durable and supple chrome-free, veg. tanned leather from Tuscany.  Vegetable tanned leather is a natural, organical material; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time.

Leather is a waste material and by-product from the meat and dairy industry that would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated.

Solid brass / nickel hardware from Italy and England

See our full Terms & Conditions here.

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Classes are for individuals or small groups, so there is plenty of time for personal guidance, advice and instruction.

It's a fun, informative class and you'll feel proud of your work at the end. You're making a modern day heirloom from supple, sustainable leather, which is a by-product from the meat and dairy industry.

Why not make an accessory for friends or family as a gift or invite them along to do a class with you?

Date & Time:

By arrangement during the week or on Saturday afternoons

Two hours approx.

Please contact us to book a date.

Location:

Carreducker, Unit 1.20, The Courtyard, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, London SE1 9PH

Design:

We have designed these accessories to showcase the beauty of the Italian vegetable tanned leather they are crafted from, with contrast rows of saddle stitch and simple, quality hardware. There shape and purpose is acrefully considered: the pen case is big enough to fit one large fountain pen, two smaller pens or three slim pencils; the sunglasses case is roomy for larger framed sunglasses, the secateurs case is designed to fit most standard secateurs, the card case will take up to six cards and the key fob is sturdy enough to handle a bunch of keys.

The choice of leather colours available will vary, but may include Brown, Tan, Black, Blue, Mustard or Purple

Class Description:

Working with hand tools, we will show you how to:

Personalise your chosen accessory with up to 3 initials

Burnish the edges of the leather

Fit the hardware (where relevant)

Glue the sections together

Punch the stitch holes

Saddle stitch the edges

Polish and finish the edges

Materials

All materials are provided.

To bring with you:

Please wear trousers/jeans, comfortable work clothes and covered footwear

Please bring your glasses if you need them for close up work

Our ethos:

To work with the best materials and create products that last.

Our leather is chosen for its tactile, durable and supple qualities.  The vegetable tanned lerather comes from Tuscany and the oak bark leather from England.

Vegetable tanned leather is tanned using natural, organical material such as oak bark, mimosa and chestnut; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time.

The leather we work with is a by-product of the meat and dairy industry and would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated.

Our hardware is solid brass / nickel,  sourced from Italy and England

Short course refunds and cancellations:

We try to be flexible when it comes to bookings, we know that life can sometimes get in the way of the best laid plans.

Re-scheduling: If you're unable to attend a course due to illess, personal or professional commitments please let us know as soon as possible by telephone AND email and we will re-schedule your class or course to a later date. Changes to bookings must be made by telephoning the emergency mobile number supplied AND in writing via email to cd@carreducker.com ideally with at least 24 hours notice.

Cancellations: Cancellations are permitted up to two weeks before the course. Cancellations after that time will result in a £35 cancellation fee.

We try to avoid cancelling ourselves, but reserve the right to where it is unavoidable. In this situation, we will either give a full refund or reschedule the class.

Find our full Terms & Conditions here.

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The class is approx. 2 - 3 hours duration

In this private class to celebrate your third wedding anniversary, you will make two beautiful leather accessories  - an Italian leather card case, perfectly sized for travel, business or bank cards and a leather strapped key fob with a chunky clam clasp and key ring.

Personalise your accessories with each other's initials, a special date or a memorable number for you both.

Course Description:

This is a great introductory course to stitching leather with great results at the end!

Starting with a set of tools and the pre-cut leather pieces (we use press knives for crisp, sharp edges and a great-looking, finished product) we will show you how to:

Heat crease the edges

Cement the layers of the card case together / attach the hardware to the key fob

Finish the edges with fine sandpaper and gum tragacanth

Punch the stitch holes

Set your work in a clam

Stitch the case using pre-waxed thread and a pair of needles

There’s no greater feeling than the satisfaction of making something yourself, particularly when you make it for the one you love. Why not book the class as a surprise or give it as a present using one of our beautiful gift cards?

Materials:

All the materials needed for the course are provided and aprons are available for your use, but please wear trousers so that you can use the stitching pony comfortably.

Our Ethos:

To work with the best materials and create products that last:

Tactile, durable and supple veg. tanned leather from Tuscany and oak bark leather from England.  Veg. tanned leather is a natural, organical material; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time. (Leather is a waste material and by-product that would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated).

Natural 100% felted wool for its durability and softness

Solid brass / nickel hardware from Italy and England

See our full Terms & Conditions here.

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Dates & Time:

By arrangement during the week or on Saturdays

Classes run for approx. 2.5 hours

Please contact us to arrange a date.

Specification:

The belt is available in brown, black, green or natural oak bark tanned leather, in two widths and three lengths:

• 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" wide
• Small 30" - 32", Medium 32" - 34", Large 36" - 38"

...and is ideal to wear with denim or chinos. (Use the guide shown to calculate the length you need, measuring from the centre bar of the buckle to the hole you use most often).

This class captures everything that we love about teaching leather craft, just the right balance of tactile materials and technical difficulty, that will have you glowing with pride when you've finished it.

On the course:

You'll learn to:

Nourish and burnish the leather

Punch the stitch holes

Finish and polish the edges

Saddle stitch the belt together

Punch and fit the screw rivet or make and fit a leather keeper

Shape the end and punch the buckle holes

Materials:

All materials are provided.

Our ethos:

To work with the best materials and create products that last:

Tactile, durable and supple vegetable  tanned leather from Tuscany and oak bark leather from England.  Vegetable tanned leather is a natural, organical material; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time. (Leather is a waste material and by-product that would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated).

Solid brass / nickel hardware from England

Short course refunds and cancellations:

We try to be flexible when it comes to bookings, we know that life can sometimes get in the way of the best laid plans.

Re-scheduling: If you're unable to attend a course due to illess, personal or professional commitments please let us know as soon as possible by telephone AND email and we will re-schedule your class or course to a later date. Changes to bookings must be made by telephoning the emergency mobile number supplied AND in writing via email to cd@carreducker.com ideally with at least 24 hours notice.

Cancellations: Cancellations are permitted up to two weeks before the course. Cancellations after that time will result in a £35 cancellation fee.

We try to avoid cancelling ourselves, but reserve the right to where it is unavoidable. In this situation, we will either give a full refund or reschedule the class.

Find our full Terms & Conditions here.

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Join us for a fun workshop to hand stitch a beautiful, leather dog collar

Dates & Times:

Contact us to arrange a date during the week or on a Saturday.

Course Description:

Working with hand tools and in natural veg. tanned leather we will show you how to:

Polish and finish the edges of the collar

Punch the stitch holes

Saddle stitch: fit and stitch the buckle, D-ring and keeper in place

Make the buckle holes

Stamp the dog's name or initials on the collar

Materials:

All materials are provided.

Collar details:

The collar is available in a choice of

Leather: Soot black, Forest green or Oak bark veg. tanned leather 4mm thick

Width: 16mm or 25mm

Hardware: Nickel or brass

Length: Each collar will be cut to length ready for the workshop, so please email us with your dog's collar length, measured from the bar on the buckle to the most frequently used hole (please use a non-elastic/non-stretch collar)

Our ethos:

To work with the best materials and create products that last:

Tactile, durable and supple veg. tanned leather from Tuscany and oak bark leather from England.  Veg. tanned leather is a natural, organical material; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time. (Leather is a waste material and by-product that would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated).

Natural 100% felted wool for its durability and softness

Solid brass / nickel hardware from Italy and England

Short course refunds and cancellations:

We try to be flexible when it comes to bookings, we know that life can sometimes get in the way of the best laid plans.

Re-scheduling: If you're unable to attend a course due to illess, personal or professional commitments please let us know as soon as possible by telephone AND email and we will re-schedule your class or course to a later date. Changes to bookings must be made by telephoning the emergency mobile number supplied AND in writing via email to cd@carreducker.com ideally with at least 24 hours notice.

Cancellations: Cancellations are permitted up to two weeks before the course. Cancellations after that time will result in a £35 cancellation fee.

We try to avoid cancelling ourselves, but reserve the right to where it is unavoidable. In this situation, we will either give a full refund or reschedule the class.

Find our full Terms & Conditions here.

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The folio is lined with 100% felted wool for added protection.

The simple envelope design has three hand stitched edges and a small Sam Browne stud fastening in either brass or nickel. You can also personalise the folio with your initials or name.

Contact us to arrange a date during the week

Course description:

You will start with a set of tools, materials and the pre-cut leather pieces.(Please note that we pre-cut the leather using press knives to give crisp, sharp edges for a great-looking, finished product).

Then through demonstration, trial and guidance you will learn:

How to prepare and finish the leather edges

How to mark and fix the felt in place and to attach the stud fastening

How to cement the edges together

How to punch the stitch holes and to set your work in a clam

How to use an awl and stitching needles

How to saddle stitch and to finish your work

There’s no greater feeling than the satisfaction of making something yourself. We hope that this practical leather work course and the comprehensive making notes supplied in class will encourage you to try your own saddle stitch projects in the future. Our courses also make a great gift and can be purchased using our gift cards.

Materials:

All the materials needed for the course are provided and we have aprons for your use, but please wear trousers so that you can use the stitching clam comfortably.

Our Ethos:

To work with the best materials and create products that last:

Tactile, durable and supple vegetable tanned leather from Tuscany.  Veg. tanned leather is a natural, organical material; the tone and depth of colour of the leather varies and changes with use and age, developing a beautiful patina over time. (Leather is a waste material and by-product that would otherwise go to landfill or be incinerated).

Natural 100% felted wool for its durability and softness

Solid brass / nickel hardware from Italy and England

See our full Terms & Conditions here.

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