Make Your Own Leather Journal Workshop

Learn to design your own Leather Journal without any prior experience



2 hours Location Hurstville Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 2 to 30   $169 - $179 ($179 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $169/guest for 2+ guests) (Afterpay available)

Choose your leather

Choose Your Leather

Select your favourite colour from a range of leathers, all promised to be durable for long-wear


Choose your eyelets

Choose Your Eyelets

Add character as you choose a coloured eyelet to compliment your leather. Get onto the tools, placing these and punching holes to insert them


Add three charms

Add Three Charms

Once eyelets and elastic cord are set, you will attach silver charms, one hero placed on front and two on the journal binder.


Create your own beautiful leather journal in this relaxed, hands-on Sydney workshop.
Choose your favourite leather colour, learn the fundamentals of working with leather and create a personalised journal to take home at the end of the experience.
Whether you're completely new to leathercraft or simply love beautiful handmade objects, this workshop is designed to be approachable, creative and enjoyable.
What you'll do:
You'll be guided step-by-step through the process of creating your own leather journal. You'll learn how to work with leather, assemble your journal and add your own personal touches while working with a selection of beautiful materials. By the end of the workshop, you'll have created a finished leather journal that you can use for writing, sketching, travel, planning or everyday notes.
Who is this workshop for:
  • Creative afternoons with friends
  • Birthdays and celebrations
  • Date experiences
  • Hen parties
  • Team-building activities
  • Anyone who loves stationery, leather, and handmade design
  • Anyone looking for a unique Sydney experience or gift
Your finished piece:
You'll leave with your own personalised handmade leather journal. Because every guest chooses their own leather and adds their own personal touches, every journal is unique. Come for the experience, leave with something you've made yourself.

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Upcoming dates for Make Your Own Leather Journal Workshop

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 4 Nov 2026, 1:32am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 12 Dec 2026 and 13 Feb 2027.

  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 16 Jan 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 13 Feb 2027, 10am-12pm
What you'll get
  • Your own handmade leather journal - choice of A5 or A6
  • A selection of leather colours to choose from
  • All leather and workshop materials
  • Use of all necessary tools
  • Step-by-step guidance throughout the workshop
  • Your finished journal to take home
Knowledge required
  • No previous leathercraft experience is required. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners.
  • The experience is well-suited for girls and boys.
  • Age 16+
What to bring
  • Just yourself!
  • All materials and tools are provided.
  • Wear comfortable clothing suitable for a hands-on creative workshop.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 16 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Hurstville, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 30 kms of Hurstville, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Make Your Own Leather Journal Workshop

  • 5/5 from Claude Moelan, attended Nov 2026: Jess is an excellent teacher and I had a lovely time creating my leather journal under her guidance
Your teacher

JESSNAJEM
JESSNAJEM

5.0 (1)
female Women-owned

Born in Sydney, trained in Florence then worked in New York City.
Jess is a Sydney-based designer with an eponymous brand that focuses on custom pieces.
I’ve created these workshops to share the process of leathercraft in a relaxed and approachable way, giving people the opportunity to get creative and make something they can actually use regardless of their experience, or lack thereof.
I love working with leather because of the character and individuality of the material. When creating functional pieces by hand, no two pieces are ever exactly the same.
No previous experience is needed — I'll guide you through each step and make sure you leave with a journal you're proud of.

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