Crafting Leather - Satchel Workshop
Saturday 28th February & Sunday 1st March 2026 - Cober Hill, Scarborough
Available spaces
Join us for an immersive two-day leather craft workshop at North Yorks Art School, led by Catherine Edwards, a skilled boot and shoemaker with years of experience and a residency at the Royal Armouries, where she crafted her first collection of unique leather goods. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes all skill levels, guiding you to create a beautiful leather satchel with solid brass or chrome buckle and fittings, using smooth natural hide. You’ll learn essential leatherworking techniques including, pattern cutting, stitching, punching, edge finishing, riveting, dyeing, and mark making, while personalising your satchel with original designs. Set in the vibrant, welcoming hub of Cober Hill, this workshop offers a supportive and creative atmosphere, ensuring you leave with a functional, handcrafted satchel and the skills to continue exploring leather craft. Leather craft, dating back to ancient Egypt around 3000 BC, has been used to create durable goods like clothing, armour, and bags, with techniques refined across cultures, from medieval European saddlery to intricate Native American beadwork. The Industrial Revolution introduced tools like punches and rivets, making leatherwork more accessible, while modern artisans value its versatility for fashion, accessories and art. This workshop introduces you to the tactile art of leatherworking, empowering you to craft a stylish satchel that blends traditional techniques with personal flair, perfect for everyday use or as a unique gift. Day 1 - You’ll explore leather types and tools, learning to cut patterns from smooth natural hide using templates provided by Catherine. You’ll practice punching holes for stitching, riveting for fittings, and dyeing leather to achieve rich colours, with Catherine demonstrating safe techniques for handling tools like awls and cutters. Day 2 - You’ll focus on hand-stitching your satchel with waxed thread, adding solid brass or chrome buckles and fittings, and finishing edges for a polished look. You’ll also experiment with mark making to personalise your design. Catherine’s encouraging approach ensures beginners feel confident, while experienced crafters can explore advanced detailing. Saturday 28th February & Sunday 1st March 2026 9.30am - 4.30pm with Catherine Edwards This class takes place at: Cober Hill Cloughton Scarborough North Yorkshire YO13 0AR The cost of this residential includes 20% VAT (£28.33) as we are a VAT-registered business.
Cancellation Policy
All workshops are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a workshop or course which, unless stated, includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your workshop free of charge — (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org