BROOKLYN WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Make a Custom Leather Tote by Hand in a Brooklyn Workshop
A four-hour, beginner-friendly workshop in Brooklyn that walks you through choosing leather, using professional tools, and finishing a one-of-a-kind 13″x11″x5″ bag.
Make a Custom Leather Tote by Hand in a Brooklyn Workshop.
Join a dynamic leathercraft workshop in Brooklyn where you'll design and build a custom tote from high-quality leather, learn essential techniques from cutting to sewing, and leave with a handcrafted bag and the skills to continue making leather goods.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Choose leather, pick colors, and personalize your tote
You begin by selecting from a large selection of high-quality leathers for the bag’s panels and from multiple strap colors, then cut straps to your preferred length to create a personalized tote.
Learn techniques with professional leather tools
Under instructor guidance you learn cutting, burnishing, riveting and sewing using specialized leathercraft tools — punches, rivet setters, anvils — and an industrial-grade sewing machine.
Finish with a handmade bag and transferable skills
By the end of the session you walk away with a one-of-a-kind 13″×11″×5″ leather bag you made yourself, plus the foundational skills and know-how to continue practicing leatherwork at home.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
The workshop is a concentrated, hands-on session: after choosing leathers and straps you move through measured steps—cutting panels, prepping edges, setting rivets and sewing assemblies—under close instructor supervision until your tote is complete.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs approximately 4 hours, long enough to design, assemble, sew and finish a 13"×11"×5" tote.
Participants meet at 117 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 before proceeding to the Craftsman Ave workshop space for the session.
Expect hands-on use of leathercraft tools — punches, rivet setters, anvils — and work on an industrial-grade sewing machine; a large selection of high-quality leathers and strap colors is available for you to choose from.
Workshops are intentionally small to ensure personal attention; most sessions include no more than 12–15 guests so instructors can provide close guidance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The workshop duration is 4 hours.
Where do I meet for the class?
The meeting location is 117 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
Do I need prior leatherworking experience?
No prior experience is required; the class is suitable for beginners.
What will I be making?
You will craft a handcrafted leather bag approximately 13"×11"×5".
How large are the classes?
Workshops are kept intentionally intimate, with most sessions including no more than 12 to 15 guests.
How much does the workshop cost?
Pricing starts at $305 per person.