In this workshop, you'll create handcrafted leather bags and accessories, such as a small key ring case, from high-quality, plant based-tanned cowhide. Under the guidance of fashion designer and leatherworker Astrid Jansen and Janis Jansen, you'll learn how to work with the material with care and the fundamentals of classic leather craftsmanship – from cutting and pre-punching to hand-stitching.
To prepare, choose your favorite style and color in advance:
Shopper Erika (landscape format) or Shopper Karin (portrait format), each available in cognac, dark brown, or black.
This allows your individual cut to be prepared – everything else will be done by hand during the workshop.
Over the course of the day, you'll create a bag that will be a cherished companion for many years. If you wish, you can personalize your piece with embossing or add small accessories.
This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as anyone who enjoys working with leather and precise handcraft.

What you can expect:
Working with vegetable-tanned cowhide leather from a small family tannery
Introduction to cutting, pre-punching, and hand-sewing
Creating a leather bag based on your own design
Optional personalization with embossing or accessories
Expert guidance from fashion designer Astrid Jansen

About the designer
Astrid Jansen founded her label, with the same name, in 1996 while studying fashion design. She combines meticulous craftsmanship with a commitment to sustainability and has received numerous awards, including the Environmental Award for Fashion and Health and the "Fashion of the Future" Innovation Award. Her work is created with a dedication to the materials and respect for traditional manufacturing methods. Learn more at: www.astridjansen.com

We start on Saturday at 10PM and from then until Sunday afternoon around 3PM, we'll only be interrupted by delicious food and pleasant conversation. An overnight stay beforehand is possible.

Per person

Workshop €440

Two days of catering including lunch, snacks, dinner, and drinks €130

We would like to eat together with all participants and have a wonderful time.

One night in a single room including breakfast buffet €105

Supplement for a second person in a double room including breakfast buffet €130

Materials bag €180
Accessories €20

Being creative together is much more fun!
Bring a friend and receive a €70 voucher for https://www.doerfel-designshop.de/. Simply send us an email with your friend's name, and we will send you the voucher after they register.

The course will take place with a minimum of 6 participants. No prior knowledge is required. A 15% discount is available for school pupils, trainees, and students.

Location
WERKGUT - Hauptstraße 2
24594 Meezen