Make a Pair of Leather Sneakers in a Day

Join your host in their Bristol studio for a day of leatherwork! You'll learn the art of leathercraft and make your own pair of bespoke leather sneakers. You'll have a choice of sneaker style and a wide range of responsibly-sourced Italian coloured leather to choose from.

This is a fun yet challenging day of learning new skills! The class size is limited to a maximum of 4 people to ensure you get plenty of one-to-one attention whilst making your custom sneakers.

You will learn how to use specialist leather tools and cut from a pattern, stitch, punch holes, and more to create your sneakers. You will then have the option to sew on additional details and fix metal eyelets on the lacing holes to make a truly custom pair of sneakers!

What to expect:

• Learn how to cut out leather from a pattern to create sneakers
• Learn how to use leatherwork tools and brass fastenings
• Choose from a wide range of responsibly sourced coloured Italian leather
• Choose from 2 styles of sneaker (hi and lo top)
• Tea, coffee and biscuits

You will need to bring a packed lunch or else there are lots of fabulous cafes nearby for lunch!

This workshop requires a degree of strength in the hands and may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility or strength in their hands (cutting/sewing leather can be hard work!).