Residential Leather Craft Workshop for beginners (2021 dates TBC)
Residential Leather Craft Workshop for beginners (2021 dates TBC)
The workshop is taught by Sophie Burrough
The workshop is held at Casa Creativa Lagos.
The ‘Leather craft workshop’ will teach the basic leather ‘all handmade’ skills.
The Leather craft workshop, will teach you to make your own bag from A (the making of the pattern) to Z (the finishings).
The photos shown on this website are of some of Sophie’s own work, therefore the leathers are probably not available anymore. But you will find a very nice selection of different interesting leathers to choose from at Casa Creativa when you arrive.
Sophie will be here to help you choose your leathers and pick your colours, unless you know exactly what you wish to create.
You will have enough time to make the whole bag within the workshop hours considering that it will be entirely hand made and sewn by hand.
Here is what you can expect from the Leather Craft Workshop:
- You will make your own pattern in paper
- Choose your leathers & colours
- Cut the leather parts of your bag
- Assemble the pieces
- Learn the handsewn process
- Make the unique finishings
At the end of the workshop, students will have a unique leather hand sewn bag to take home. They will be challenged to personalise their own bag and make it one of a kind. Help will be provided by Sophie at every stage of the leather craft process.
Included in the workshop price:
- Accommodation at Casa Creativa for 6 nights in a private ensuite room (arrive Sunday after 14:00 - depart following Saturday)
- Breakfast, Lunch and daytime refreshments (Monday to Friday)
- Evening meals with your fellow students at various local restaurant in Lagos, all within a 5-minute walk. (Monday to Friday)
- Leather and finishings for your bag
- Use of all equipment
- One creative local excursion per week
- A free registration to your ‘Online Casa Creativa Workshop Forum’ (You can chat with your tutor and fellow students 1 month before your workshop begins, so you feel well prepared for your workshop ahead)
Not included in the price:
- Flights and airport transfers
Maximum of 8 students per workshop.
Sophie’s Biography
I was brought up in beautiful France 47 years ago, and 20 years ago I chose to move to and live in the Algarve. It is now where my heart belongs and I have continued to enjoy and be inspired by the diverse and colourful culture that Portugal has to offer.
Leather work has been my occupation and passion over the past 25 years. I have dedicated that time to making my unique shoes and bags.
It is a pleasure for me to be able to share some of my knowledge with you on this workshop. You will benefit from all my years of experience with hands on tuition, expert supervision and all my handy tips and tricks.