The Leather Studio

Skills Programme

Zero to
Craftsperson.

The Leather Studio programme takes leather artisans from complete beginner to marketable professional skill in 6 months.

No prior experience needed – only the discipline to show up and the desire to build something that lasts.

3

TRAINED ARTISIANS

1

COHORTS COMLETED

100 %

HAND CRAFTED

Curriculum

01

Materials and Tools

Understanding leather grades, tool care, and studio safety. Building the foundation of professional craft practice.

4 weeks
02

Pattern and Cutting

Precision templates, grain direction, and waste-efficient cutting. The discipline that defines quality in every piece.

6 weeks
03

Stitching Methods

Saddle stitch, lock stitch, and machine work. Building the muscle memory that separates a craftsperson from a hobbyist.

6 weeks
04

Assembly and Structure

Constructing complete products. Tension, layering, and functional design under real production conditions.

5 weeks
05

Finishing Techniques

Edge burnishing, dyeing, conditioning, and hardware installation. The stage that turns a product into something worth selling.

4 weeks
06

Production and QC

Real orders, real deadlines, real standards. Graduate by completing a run that passes the Leather Studio quality check.

Graduation
 

Applications

Ready to train?

Cohort 04 applications are open. We take a small number per intake by design – smaller cohorts mean better craft and better outcomes.

Apply to Cohort 04

What you get

  • Structured training
    6 modules over 26 weeks in the Johannesburg studio
  • Studio access and materials
    Professional tools, equipment, and leather supplied
  • A platform and income from day one
    Graduates sell under the Leather Studio brand immediately
  • Your name on every piece
    Artisan attribution on every product you produce
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