Course summary
Join us for a hands-on, 6-hour workshop where you’ll craft your own personalised leather journal cover. Each cover is lined with soft, pre-coloured leather and designed to fit a fully removable A5 journal, diary, or notebook with a magnetic closure.
During the session, you’ll cut and design your outer cover, then dye and finish it to your liking. You’ll also insert the magnets and hand-stitch all the pieces together using your choice of coloured waxed thread.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a beautifully finished, one-of-a-kind leather journal cover to take home.
Perfect for personal use or as a thoughtful Christmas gift for someone special!
No experience necessary.
All materials provided.
What you will learn
- leatherworking in a responsible and respectful way
- different types of leather and their uses
- safe and effective use of hand tools
- tooling techniques
- cutting techniques
- bevelling and burnishing
- saddle stitching
- dyeing and finishing methods
- magnet/closure fitting methods *Concho option available for an extra $5 — please bring payment to class.
What you will get
- your own personalised leather journal cover made from your choice of coloured Kangaroo leather
- a sense of pride in your craftsmanship and achievement
- confidence in using hand tools and working with leather
About the tutor
Wendy Tonkin is a fully qualified and experienced leather worker and instructor. Wendy’s Leather Learning is a new business dedicated to providing quality leatherworking tutorials to individuals, craft enthusiasts, and community groups throughout Victoria. With a focus on intimate, hands-on workshops, participants are guided through safe tool use, skill development, and environmentally conscious practices, all while completing beautiful, functional leather projects. Each session uses natural, earthy leather to craft bespoke, handmade items that are both practical and personal. Wendy’s approach blends traditional craftsmanship with a modern appreciation for sustainability and creativity.
Course cost
COST: $190.00
Class availability: 6 PLACES REMAINING
Course dates
Sunday 13 December
1.00pm – 7.00pm (1 session)
Book this course
To enrol in this course, fill out the form below. Remember to add the details of any other students who are part of your booking.
Please note: This class requires a minimum number of students to go ahead. For this reason, we encourage students to book at least 5 days prior to the course/workshop. In the unlikely event that we don't get enough enrolments, we may need to postpone to a later date or cancel the course/workshop. You will be advised via email or text prior to the class commencing.
$190.00
6 PLACES AVAILABLE
Course gallery
The photos below are an indication of what to expect from the class.
