LEATHERWORK COURSES
1-DAY GROUP COURSE: DISCOVERY
CONTENTS
By making a small decorated object (a card case), we discover leatherwork in small groups (4 people max):
- basic tools for beginners
- cutting
- introduction to leather carving
- saddle stitching with linen thread
- simple finishes
REQUIRED SKILLS
No particular skills required.
DURATION, OPENING HOURS & LOCATION
1 day from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
7 hours training + 1 hour lunch break
Location : 38630 Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin
PRICE
€200 per person
Upcoming «discovery» courses»
New dates will be proposed for the end of 2026.
1 DAY GROUP COURSE - BASICS OF HAND-MAKING LEATHER (excluding embossing)
CONTENTS
Through the creation of a notebook cover, we will work in a group (4 people max) on most of the basic techniques needed to get you seriously started in handmade leatherwork:
- developing a coherent project
- different leathers, which leather for which use?
- pattern making (materials and tips)
- cutting (half-moon knife exercises)
- paring leather (paring knife exercises)
- dyeing (marbled/spotted dyeing, edge dyeing)
- tool sharpening (demonstration)
- saddle stitching with linen thread
- manual finishing techniques
- suppliers and good addresses
REQUIRED SKILLS
Intermediate level :
You should already have some experience of leatherwork, have some manual skills or have already completed the «Discovery» course (it is possible to combine the "Discovery" course and this one in the same weekend).
DURATION, OPENING HOURS & LOCATION
1 day from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
7 hours training + 1 hour lunch break
Location: village hall, 38630 Les Avenières
PRICE
260 per person
Upcoming «Basics of hand leatherwork (excluding repoussage)» courses»
Sunday 18 January 2026 ( 4 reserved places - complete )
Saturday 27 June 2026 ( 4 places available)
1-DAY GROUP COURSE: SPINNING
CONTENTS
By working on embossing exercises with a variety of motifs, the group will look at the difficulties encountered, techniques and tips to help you develop your decorative skills on leather!
- which leather for embossing
- moistening the leather
- the various spinning tools
- how to use an opening knife (sharpening and tips)
- precisely transfer a pattern
- use of the spoon (finishes)
- notions of pattern depth
- shading and texture work
CAUTION: the photo opposite is an example, not the exercise we're going to do (design in preparation).
REQUIRED SKILLS
For people who have already practised embossing or are comfortable with it manually and would like to discover/improve their embossing techniques. If you are unsure about your level, please contact me to discuss 🙂
DURATION, OPENING HOURS & LOCATION
1 day from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
7 hours of training + 1 hour lunch break
Location: village hall, 38630 Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin
PRICE
260 per person
Upcoming «SEALING» courses»
Saturday 21 February 2026 ( 4 places reserved > full )
Saturday 11th April 2026 (4 places reserved > full )
Sunday 28 June 2026 ( 1 place reserved / 3 places available )
1-DAY GROUP COURSE: EMBOSSING
CONTENTS
By creating a complex design with a very pronounced relief, we're going to look at the different techniques involved in embossing:
- which leather to choose?
- What thickness?
- how to humidify correctly?
- how to deform leather from the back?
- filling the back of the embossed part, with what and how?
- embossing work on embossed parts
- surface modelling to create details
CAUTION: the photo opposite is an example, not the exercise we're going to do (design in preparation).
REQUIRED SKILLS
For people who already do repoussage regularly and want to add extra volume to their work and detailed finishes. If you are unsure of your level, contact me to discuss 🙂 It is possible to combine the «repoussage» course and this one on the same weekend.
DURATION, OPENING HOURS & LOCATION
1 day from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
7 hours of training + 1 hour lunch break
Location: village hall, 38630 Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin
PRICE
260 per person
Upcoming «EMBOSSAGE» courses»
Sunday 22 February 2026 ( 4 reserved places - sold out )
Sunday 12 April 2026 (4 reserved places - sold out )
New dates will be proposed for the end of 2026.
PERSONALISED PRIVATE COURSES (one-to-one courses)
CONTENTS
INDIVIDUAL AND PERSONALISED LESSONS
- a private lesson in my studio
- content tailored to your needs and level
- we discuss the content and duration with you beforehand
- the opportunity to work on a specific project and/or to learn my techniques
- sessions can be split for greater flexibility
- half-day arrangements possible
- raw materials and tools supplied
- no predefined dates, we choose your dates together
- ATTENTION: WEEKDAYS ONLY
REQUIRED SKILLS
The content of the course will be adapted to your level, whether you have never worked with leather before or have more experience... 😉
DURATION, OPENING HOURS & LOCATION
Daytime from 8am to 4pm.
7 hours training + 1 hour lunch break
Half-day: 9am to 12pm / 1pm to 4pm.
3 hours of training
PLEASE NOTE: THIS INDIVIDUAL COURSE CAN ONLY TAKE PLACE ON WEEKDAYS (Monday to Friday).
Location: In my workshop in Veyrins-Thuellin (38630) )
PRICE
> 450€ the day (7 h of lessons)
> 200€ half day (3 h lessons)
* possible extra cost for certain projects requiring a lot of raw materials
No more space or no suitable date?
Leave me your e-mail address and telephone number and I'll get back to you as soon as new dates are available.