Workshops
Create your own custom leather valet tray
Make your own 20 × 20 cm leather valet tray and discover the traditional gestures of handcrafted leatherworking during a fully guided, one-on-one 3-hour workshop.
The workshop
A unique piece, made by you
During this workshop, you'll make your own 20 × 20 cm leather valet tray, perfect for holding your keys, wallet, watch or jewellery. You'll be free to choose the leathers for the front and back of your piece, so you leave with a truly unique creation.
Throughout the experience, I'll guide you step by step to pass on the traditional gestures of handcrafted leatherworking. You'll discover the pleasure of working a noble material and leave with an object as beautiful as it is functional — one that you made yourself.
300 CHF
Level
No prior experience required. This workshop is accessible to beginners as well as anyone wanting to discover traditional leatherworking techniques.
Number of participants
1 participant. A one-on-one format that allows for personalised guidance throughout the making process.
Duration
3h00, one-on-one format.
Materials provided
All necessary materials are provided. You don't need to bring anything, except your curiosity and desire to create.
The process
The steps of making it
During this workshop, you'll discover the different steps of making a leather valet tray:
- Choosing the leathers for the two sides of the valet tray
- Cutting the different leather pieces
- Preparing and gluing the elements
- Learning traditional saddle stitching, done entirely by hand
- Finishing the edges for a clean, durable result
- Setting the rivets
- Personalising your creation
At the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a 20 × 20 cm leather valet tray, entirely made by you.
Practical information
Getting there
Address
Rue de Carouge
1205 Geneva
Parking
Paid parking spaces are available directly in front of the building.
Public transport
Blanche stop — Tram 12 and Tram 18
Recommendations
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting slightly dirty while working with leather.
Book
Want to take part in this workshop?
Contact me by phone or email to find out the next available dates and book your place — 300 CHF.
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