Leather Craft Workshop Days reviews

14 Jun 19'

Shoko Tada reviewed: Make your very own Tote bag

"Excellent workshop. In a day, I leant so much about leather, tools to use for making leather goods, and how to use them. I somehow expected that I had to choose leather from very limited range or work on already pre-cut leather swatches, but actually it was much better experience as Richard let us choose the leather type / color and have flexibility of sizes etc. Highly recommended"

11 Jun 19'

Denise reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"What a fantastic workshop day! I am completely thrilled with my cross body bag. It is even better than I had hoped and I seem to have achieved something of a professional finish. Richard is incredibly knowlegeable, helpful and generous with his guidance - especially as I wanted to make a very specific shape of bag. Richard talked through different types of leather and the processes and was very encouraging as I used all the different tools required. I've come away feeling equipped with skills to make my own leather items in future. It was wonderful to 'make' in Richard's workshop, such a fascinating and inspiring space. Highly recommend this course."

10 Jun 19'

james reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"Excellent day of making even if it did mean I ended up making my own birthday present! Richard is a great teacher and covered lots of techniques in the workshop. It meant I produced something with sufficient quality and complexity to make me feel I could take those skills and use them in future projects - in my case I'm inspired to make custom luggage for my motorcycle. If I get out of my depth I can always go back to Richard for further guidance."

2 Jun 19'

Marta Tejerina reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"You really have to do this leather workshop!!!!!!. It's so much fun, and you can almost do everything you want. You can really create the handbag that you like and you can choose the colour of the leather too, as the leather is included in the price of the workshop ,which I thought made the price very fair. Richard is a real master in doing handmade leather items and he will teach you all you have to know. He will also give you good tips and information on where to go and buy tools and leather as well as "a little present". The place is very, very nice and the atmosphere is really relaxed. I can recommend it to everybody and you don't have to be an expert to produce a really nice handbag. Just try and you will have so much fun that you will want to go to another workshop!!! Thank you Richard for such as fantastic time and for my bag!"

2 Jun 19'

Will reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"Was bought a one day bag making course by my sister and wasn’t really sure what to expect. Turned out I really enjoyed it and came away with a super bag that my other half swore had been professionally made. Richard was a very patient teacher who had time for all of us and explained things clearly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this course, particularly if you think you’re not very practical or crafty - if I can do it, you can, and I’m really really pleased with my bag."

13 May 19'

John reviewed: Small Leather Goods Workshop

"I was delighted to receive this course as a birthday gift. On arrival I was greeted by Richard who was to tutor us for the day, and was offered a drink. We was taken through to his work shop which is clean and well set out. Richard then gave us an introduction to the different kinds of leather and tanning methods. As the day was to be about making a leather belt we were offered to choose our leather and buckle which we then got to work on. As with all the tools used, Richard clearly explained and demonstrated their worth. We then proceeded to cut our own length from the hide of choice with the strap cutting tool. From that moment the time just seemed to fly by and before I knew it I had completed my first belt which I am wearing today. Richard was a first class tutor, very patient and passionate about his craft. Apart from learning something new you get to keep a quality item you have hand made. I am now buying tools to try and create some more items and who knows might even earn at it. Richard not only made the day pleasurable but was very keen to promote the craft by sharing his contacts, suppliers and the offer to contact him for any help or advice . I would very highly recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in working with leather. Thanks again Richard for a great day."

6 May 19'

Ian Reeds reviewed: Small Leather Goods Workshop

"What a great day! I travelled down from Leicester for it and it was worth the effort. Richard made myself and fellow student feel incredibly welcome and is a great tutor. Each step was well explained, workshop spot on and the final result is a belt that I am going to use everyday. Thank you Richard for your time."

30 Apr 19'

Michael Thomson reviewed: Make your very own Tote bag

"A fantastic course, well worthwhile. We learnt a great deal about the different types of leather, techniques, tools, suppliers, and it was a brilliant introduction to the subject. I came away with a very swish tote bag, which no doubt I'll make extensive use of for years to come. Definitely motivated to do more in the future. All in all, highly recommended."

3 Apr 19'

Andrea reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"I did the cross body bag course at the beginning of March and i have been using the bag ever since!. Very enjoyable learning day and it is great to end up with such a nice and useful project. Richard has a lot of patience and is very clear with the explanations.I would highly recommend the course."

13 Mar 19'

Ian hylton reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"I went on the leather bag making workshop and I must say....fantastic. I’ve wanted to do this workshop awhile and finally did. Having the privilege of being taugh by Leathersmith Richard Williamson, who guided us step by step with the product making, teaching us about different leather hides and what tools to uses. Fantastic guy and teacher with great stories too. I would highly recommended anyone to take the class."

12 Mar 19'

Yoann reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"I had an amazing time at the workshop. Richard is a very knowledgeable, patient and friendly teacher and will do his absolute best to give you the best learning experience. A lot of techniques are covered: cutting leather, saddle stitching, riveting, fitting for hardware etc, as well as basic knowledge about leathers type, cuts and finishes. The fact that we were able to make a full bag in one day is mind-blowing. One great thing was that Richard welcomes and encourages small variations in design to make sure you get a bespoke and rewarding experience in making a bag that truly reflects your personality. I recommend the workshop to anyone wanting to make things with their hands. Personally, I look forward to the next class. Thanks a lot Richard!"

12 Mar 19'

Adam reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"An excellent day. We got straight into cutting leather with Richard explaining techniques such stitching riveting and shaping. Lots of useful information to get me making other items in leather in future. Useful information too on the tools to buy and from where and the raw materials. Don’t buy any tools until you have been on one of these courses!"

9 Mar 19'

Nicola reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day in the workshop with Richard on his cross body bag making course. This was my first time working with Lea at her and I found it a lovely material to work with. We went through process from cutting leather off hide through to finishing our bags and our finished products were testament to Richard taking us step by step through the day. Feel quite confident I could have a go at home now on my own after having grasped some basics."

5 Mar 19'

Paulina reviewed: Make your very own clutch bag/small tablet device case/sleeve

"I’ve had great time making my own leather clutch bag! The course was well structured, very informative and so much fun! Richard was very attentive and gave me loads of tips and information through out the whole course. I would definitely recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to learn new skill and have great time"

25 Feb 19'

Rachel & Lenny reviewed: Small Leather Goods Workshop

"I bought this for two of us to do as a present for my partner’s birthday and he thought it was a great idea! We both really enjoyed the day and feel like we could get into leatherwork from this experience. Really great to have a belt handmade at the end of the workshop. We’ll definitely do another course with Richard, he’s a great teacher and lovely to chat with. Would recommend this course to any one interest in trying out leatherwork! Thanks Richard, look forward to seeing you again. Rachel & Lenny"

25 Feb 19'

Eleanor reviewed: Small Leather Goods Workshop

"Great workshop - good instructions and a great belt at the end!!"

24 Feb 19'

Andrea reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"It is my first experience with making something with leather. Richard is an excellent tutor, I enjoyed the introduction to tanning process. It is extremely satisfying to finish a bag within a day, and what I particularly enjoy is that while there are example templates, each person made their own individual bag with different designs. It was really helpful to get an information pack so that we know where to get tools and materials. An amazing day and I fully recommend it!"

15 Feb 19'

David Crerar reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"I did the cross body bag course and have to say i found the whole experience to be so satisfying... Richard is a fantastic tutor, very calm patient and knowledgable about his craft, and his enthusiasm for leather work is obvious from the offset. I have a lot of experience in clothing manufacture due to years of working in the industry and leather goods is an area that has interested my for a while... now that i have done one of the courses i have a huge appetite to continue down this route, so thank you Richard. I will definitely return for another workshop and couldn't recommend them highly enough."

13 Feb 19'

Natasha reviewed: Make your very own Tote bag

"Amazing!! Richard is extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. It was the push I needed to start my dream career. Will definitely be booking more of his courses!! Don't hesitate to book this course!"

10 Feb 19'

Tote or cross body bag workshop reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"This was my first leather craft/ bag making experience and I found it to be exactly what I hoped for. Richard took us through everything at the perfect pace, was happy to help and answer questions and provide encouragement. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and found the hands on experience of making my own leather bag from start to finish to be invaluable. I would highly recommend this course and Richard to anyone looking to work with leather."

9 Feb 19'

Ad. reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"I couldn’t give a a higher recommendation to a course; there isn’t a negative thing to be said about it. Richard knows his stuff, is a great teacher & to have learned a new skill is a really great great thing. DEFINITELY sign up if you’ve got an interest!"

1 Feb 19'

Joanna V reviewed: Leather Crossbody/Messenger or Tote bag

"I would highly recommend the Crossbody Bag course. Richard is a skilled, knowledgeable and patient teacher who gives invaluable guidance in order for one to make their own bag. This is the second course I have undertaken at his studio as I enjoyed the first one so much and gained so many skills. I now have a stunning bag which I was able to customise and tailor to my own preference. I look forward to using my newfound skills again now I have greater understanding of the craft. Thank you Richard!"

1 Feb 19'

Josh reviewed: Small Leather Goods Workshop

"A thoroughly enjoyable day course. Thanks very much to Richard for a fantastic day - he is a great teacher!"

1 Feb 19'

Cheryl reviewed: Make your very own Tote bag

"I had an absolutely fantastic day. From the outset Richard was friendly, willing to help and answered any questions we had. The day started out with choosing the leather we wanted to use. Richard explained how to cut it, the different tools we should use, and the numerous ways we could customise the bag. We learnt how to cut, rivet, hand-stitch and burnish; (I've probably missed a couple of techniques off the list). We also received a list of places to where we could buy tools and leather for any future items you may want to make. There were endless cups of tea and biscuits too :-) I would recommend this course to anyone interested in leather or anyone who would just like to try something new; and the best part is that you create a high quality bag that will last for a very long time."

1 Feb 19'

Jack reviewed: Small Leather Goods Workshop

"The workshop was excellent, Richard has a wealth of knowledge and I learnt a lot from him throughout the 4 hours we were in his workshop. The materials and tools available were great and I was proud of what I produced bu the end. I’ll definitly be visiting Richard again to do one of his other workshops!"