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Small Leather Goods Class: Zipper Pouch
4.8 (352) (teacher)
34 years in business
Marrickville
$130
Leather Class: Coin Purse and Earphone Case
4.8 (5)
4.8 (352) (teacher)
Marrickville
$130
DIY Leather Charm Workshop
4.7 (21) (teacher)
Haymarket
$59
French Notepad Cover DIY Workshop
4.8 (352) (teacher)
34 years in business
Marrickville
$180
Simple Leather Card Holder Workshop
4.9 (33)
Dundas Valley
$85 - $100
Classic British Style Leather Bag Making Workshop
4.9 (9)
Eastwood
$125 - $135
Big Leather Bag DIY Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.8 (119) (teacher)
Eastwood
$110 - $120
Leather Bag Making Workshop: Tote Bag
4.8 (119) (teacher)
Eastwood
/ Mobile
$115 - $125
Cute Leather Bag Making Workshop
4.8 (119) (teacher)
Eastwood
$88 - $95
Leather Handcraft DIY Wallet Course
4.8 (352) (teacher)
34 years in business
Marrickville
$220
DIY Leather Course: Tablet Sleeve / Clutch
4.8 (352) (teacher)
34 years in business
Marrickville
$260
Leather Medicine Pouch Workshop with Ceremonial Cacao
8k followers
Newtown
$50
Beginner Leather Case-Binding Class
5.0 (55) (teacher)
16 years in business
Ultimo
$440
Leather Tote Bag Course
4.8 (352) (teacher)
34 years in business
Marrickville
$350
Looking for more options? Please message us or call us on 0488 839 505, and we'll quickly organise a class for your group
Clay and Sip Pottery Class for Date Night and All Occasions
5.0 (896)
Artarmon
$90 Now $70 - $85
Jewellery Making Class: Make a Silver Ring
4.9 (334)
6 years in business
Chatswood & Sydney
$160
Cocktail and Dumpling Making Class
4.9 (1,688)
Potts Point
$99 - $115
Glass Blowing Class for Beginners: Taster
5.0 (755)
Marrickville
$182 - $265
Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug
4.9 (556)
6 years in business
Chatswood & Sydney
$100 - $200
Perfume Making Class
5.0 (188)
Sydney
$148
Resin Art Class: Cheeseboard and Coasters
4.9 (662)
Drummoyne
/ Mobile
$125 - $130
French Croissant Baking Class
5.0 (460)
13 years in business
Maroubra
$220 - $240
Dessert Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (202)
2 years in business
Glebe
$118
Make Your Own Terrarium Workshop
5.0 (124)
3 years in business
Petersham
/ Mobile
$70 - $100
Neon Paint and Sip Workshop
4.8 (153)
Chatswood
$59
Beekeeping Class
5.0 (129)
Neutral Bay
$80 - $120
Travel Drawing Class
4.9 (38)
4k followers
Darlinghurst
$95 - $99
Flower Arrangement Workshop: Hand Tied Bouquet
5.0 (38)
Rhodes
/ Mobile
$199
Beginner Soap Making Class with Natural Clays
5.0 (53)
6 years in business
Redfern
$99
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Fun Leather Work classes in Sydney
The craft of leather work is in the throws of a resurgence, and its newfound popularity is making it one of ClassBento’s most sought after Sydney workshops! As the world grows more sustainability-minded, mass-produced leather and imitation leather has started to give way to small-batch workshops and homemade craftsmanship. You’re searching for fun things to do in Sydney, ClassBento’s range of leather work classes in Sydney will have you learning one of the oldest crafts in history. With a focus on sustainability and mindfulness that is not only rewarding and invigorating but lowers your consumption footprint and supports small craft practitioners in making the world a greener place.
Leather work dates back to roughly 5000 B.C.E where ancient Egyptians mastered the practice and used them for footwear, bags and even military armour. It wasn’t until the ancient Greeks got a hold of the practice that tanning formulas and chemical preservation processes were written down and recorded. As Europe developed into what we know today, the Italian city of Florence grew a reputation for producing the finest leather in the known world. Manipulated for clothing, armour and even tablecloths, leather and leather craftsmen became a prized resource and was a highly valued commodity, particularly on the ever-growing Silk Road trade route. When the Industrial Revolution threw European nations into the new world, different types of leather were needed for the manufacturing industry. Leather work went gangbusters, and now over a billion square metres of leather is produced every year.
Although that’s an impressive number, it’s not entirely sustainable on a large scale manufacturing level. That’s why so many people have turned to independent, small scale leatherworking to produce products that are made from sustainable materials and are hand-crafted as opposed to mass-produced. Our Sydney workshops are a wonderful way to create something special for yourself or a loved one, whilst also being mindful of the global community.
Leatherwork classes are a fun, out-of-the-box option if you’re looking for fun things to do in Sydney. Promoting mindfulness and increasing cognitive function, leatherwork courses aid in good brain health while being a sustainable choice when it comes to choosing a workshop. Supporting small business craftsmen who focus on making sustainable choices when it comes to materials and resources is a great way to support the environment, and lower your own carbon footprint.
Leatherwork classes are an exceptionally unique, hands-on activity that requires a little more elbow grease than your average craft workshop. Although this doesn’t make it perfect for everyone, it’s still a very accessible art form and one of the most unique activities Sydney and Classbento has to offer. It’s a very quirky hens party option as well as a team building activity suitable for a group of staff looking to dress up their office stationery.
Health Benefits of Leatherwork
Leatherwork is a craft that requires complete attention when engaging with it, due to the intricacies of the stitchwork involved, and the equipment required to manipulate the leather itself. This can become a form of “mindful movement meditation” and help detoxify your head from the ruminating thoughts of an otherwise busy week. It’s also found to increase self esteem in people struggling with depression, anxiety and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Although not specific to leatherwork, learning a new skill that involves motor function, concentration and craftsmanship actually increase brainpower. Learning a new skill aids in the production of white matter in the brain, which connects new neural pathways enabling you to use more of your brain on a daily basis. This has been linked to warding off degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Custom classes
Want to learn or experience something specific? You can easily contact our teachers and arrange a custom workshop at your preferred time and to suit your skill level.
If you’re looking for a unique and memorable event these workshops are perfect things to do with friends on the weekend, for aged care groups, team building exercises, indoor things to do, and kids weekend activities. We've got a range of teachers who cater specifically to larger events, and we can customise classes to meet your needs. Get in touch today and we'll put something together for you.
What we offer
- Hand-picked professional leather work teachers
- Support of the local Sydney leatherwork community
- Locations: Sydney CBD, Redfern, Dundas Valley
- Great gift ideas
- Affordable
- Convenient
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