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Leathercraft Experience - One-day Workshop

CHF 180.00

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Choose from a selection of pre-designed items (a card holder or an eyewear pouch), and make your own leather piece by hand.

A 3-hour introduction to leathercraft, designed for those who want to slow down, work with their hands, and enjoy the process of making something meaningful.

No prior experience is needed. Everything is prepared for you.

Before the workshop, you will choose your project, leather color, hardware color, and foil stamping option via email form.

Simply bring your curiosity, immerse yourself in the process, and leave with something made by your own hands.

What Makes This Workshop Special

Small and intimate atmosphere for a relaxed, immersive experience
Beginner-friendly process designed to be enjoyable, not overwhelming
Traditional handcraft techniques using premium vegetable-tanned leather
A meaningful experience to share with friends, colleagues, or loved ones

Best for

Those curious about trying leathercraft for the first time
Anyone who wants to make a useful leather piece by hand
Friends, couples, team events, or small social gatherings
Anyone looking for a creative and relaxing experience

Workshop Journey

Part 1 — Personalize : Before the workshop, choose your leather color, and foil stamping options.

Part 2 — Discover: Introduction to vegetable-tanned leather, tools, and the basics of leathercraft.

Part 3 — Saddle Stitching: Experience the meditative rhythm of traditional saddle stitching by hand.

Part 4 — Edge Finishing: Learn beveling, creasing, and burnishing techniques for a clean, polished finish.

Price: CHF 180 (all-inclusive)

What's Included: Leather & all materials, Use of tools, Light snacks, Coffee & tea, Dust bag)

Duration: 3 hours

Location: Ateliers Bollwerkstadt, Bollwerk 35, 3011 Bern, Switzerland (Exact room name will be shared by email before the workshop.)

Language: English

Available Seats: Maximum 4 people

An email with exact location, access code and important information will be sent 3 days before the session.

Please make sure to check your inbox carefully. If you cannot find the email, kindly check your spam or junk folder as well.

Leathercraft Experience : minimum 2 participants to run.
Leathercraft Intensive : minimum 1 participant to run.

If the minimum number of participants is not reached,
you will be offered either:

a full refund, or
the option to reschedule to another available date.

You will be informed via email at least 3 days before the workshop.

Please arrive on time so we can begin the workshop together in a relaxed atmosphere.

Photos and short videos may be taken during the workshop for documentation and social media content. Please let us know in advance if you prefer not to appear.

Cancellations made at least 7 days before the workshop are eligible for a full refund.
Cancellations made within 3–6 days before the workshop are eligible for a 50% refund.
Unfortunately, cancellations made less than 72 hours before the workshop are non-refundable.