Workshop: Introduction to Leatherwork - Make your own Belt

At a Glance • 1 session | 3 hours • Learn essential leatherworking skills in a relaxed, hands-on environment • Create a custom belt using premium vegetable tanned English bridle leather • Practice cutting, punching holes, hand stitching, burnishing, and setting hardware Course Details The Experience Step into the studio and learn the craft of making a handcrafted leather belt. Guided by Basäder founder Elin Johansson Antonelli, you’ll work in a calm, focused environment with beautiful materials and simple tools. This workshop is designed for complete beginners and anyone who enjoys creating something useful by hand. Tools and Techniques Become familiar with the fundamental tools of leatherwork and how to use them with confidence. You will handle English bridle leather, learn to measure and cut your strap, prepare edges, punch holes, and set hardware using traditional methods and the pared-back techniques Elin has developed in her own studio. The Making Process Work step by step thro