Workshop | Make A Leather Bag
Workshop | Make A Leather Bag
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What do I make?
What do I make?
You will be making;
an Ava - cross body bag
(size: 25x16x5 cm (bxhxd); 2 compartments)
or
a Tate - sling bag;
(size: 25x13x4 cm (bxhxd); 2 compartments)
In cognac, brown, dark green or black.
A sustainable leather bag made from premium Italian vegetable-tanned leather that comes with a nylon strap made from ECONYL® regenerated nylon.
What to expect?
What to expect?
In this introductory workshop, cutting and stitching won't be covered, as you'll be creating the bag using the Nitmoi folding technique!
Johannes will introduce you to vegetable-tanned leather, which forms the foundation of the bags. He'll explain how the leather is cut and what the Nitmoi folding technique looks like. Next, you'll select your preferred leather color and learn how to treat it. Additionally, you'll address leather edge finishing, folding, and attaching your chosen hardware. Then, you'll complete the bag with the strap of your choice.
After an inspiring workshop, you can proudly call yourself the owner of a self-made sustainable leather bag.
Practical Information
Practical Information
Duration: +/- 4 hours
Group Size: 2-4 participants
Language: Dutch and English
Level: no prior experience needed
Includes: all materials, tools and coffee/tea and snacks.
Location: Nitmoi Studio, Nijverheidsweg 6-4b, 3534AM Utrecht. View Google Maps.
Attendees
Nitmoi has the right to move or cancel the workshop, when the minimum number of 2 participants is not reached. In case of cancellation you will receive your money back.
20% Discount on Nitmoi products!
All workshop attendees receive a 20% discount code, to use on Nitmoi product online or in the studio.
Booking Information
After finalising your booking you will receive a confirmation email. Plus you will get another email prior to the workshop with some additional information.
Cancellation
- Within 3 days of registration: free of charge
- Up to 14 days prior to the workshop: 25% of the price
- Within 14 days until the workshop: 50% of the price
Cancellation can only be done by e-mail via support support@nitmoi.nl. Replacing a participant is possible and free of charge.
Contact
For questions and/or your requests, you can contact us at support@nitmoi.nl.
Create the bag of your dreams
make it yourself
During this workshop you will make a bag yourself!
Select your favorite colour leather & hardware, and with the Nitmoi's signature folding technique, you will make an unique bag in your own style.
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1. Style
It's up to you! Choose your favorite colour leather, nylon strap and metal parts, to ensure your bag becomes uniquely yours.
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2. Prepare
Step-by-step you prepare the different parts of the bag. Like punching holes, edge finishing, sizing the strap and nurturing the leather.
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3. Make
This is where it all comes together. The bag is folded and put together using rivets, finished by adding the strap. Walk out with your own Nitmoi bag!
Experience leatherwork
In this workshop you will;
- learn the techniques to create a beautiful Nitmoi handbag out of one piece of eco-friendly leather.
- get the guidance to be able to make the bag yourself, yes even without any experience!
- work in small groups, max 3-4 persons.
- have a great time with coffee, tea and snacks, in the Nitmoi workshop studio in Utrecht.
By the end of the workshop, you will have a stylish and unique bag to take home!
An unique bag to enjoy
Nitmoi bags have been designed to last a long time. Due to its unique folding technique and its construction from a single-piece high quality vegetable-tanned leather. Vegetable-tanned leather has been treated and coloured only with natural tannins, creating a eco-friendly leather without any chemicals. It absorbs traces of life, maturing beautifully over time, showing a characteristic and unique patina.
Get the guidance you need
When your are new to leatherwork and making a leather bag, this workshop is for you. Johannes is the owner and creator of Nitmoi, and he will guide your through the entire process. He will provide you with the right amount of information to keep things interesting and fun!
FREquently Asked questions
I don't have any experience in making a leather bag, can I join the workshop?
Yes, you can certainly join. You don't need any leather working experience, to be able to leave the workshop with a beautiful bag! If you do have some experience, this workshop is also for you, Johannes has a lot of experience to share with you.
What's included in the workshops?
The workshop includes all the materials and tools to be able to make the cross body. This means the leather for the outside and inside of the bag, all the metal parts and a nylon strap with all its parts (extra leather strap is possible, at additional cost). Plus the workshop also includes coffee, tea, drinks and some snacks!
Can I join the workshop with a friend?
Yes of course, the workshop is a really nice experience to share with a friend, sister or mother! You can easily book it at once or separate from each other.
What about a private workshop?
Are you looking for a nice evening with a couple of friends, maybe a bachelorette or other nice occasion? You can also book a private workshop! Click here to read more about it.
Make an Ava or Tate
About the bag
Ava
The Ava is crafted from a single-piece high quality vegetable tanned leather, using a distinct folding technique to deliver a stunning design with smooth rounded edges. Medium in size yet capable of holding all your essential items. It has an adjustable strap for comfortable carrying as a shoulder bag or cross body.
about the bag
Tate
Handcrafted from premium vegetable-tanned leather, the compact and stylish Tate Sling Bag is a crossbody bag made for wherever life takes you. Carry it crossbody in the front or back, or sling it around your waist with the easy safety buckle. Designed with a folding technique for strength and durability.
Workshop Reviews
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Made a beautiful bag from high-quality leather
LauraJohannes is a fun, enthusiastic and professional man with a great sense of design. Just his self-built workplace made me happy. I made a beautiful bag from high-quality leather. Together we went through the bag making process step by step. Nice to see how this all works. He explained everything well and guided me every step of the way. Very happy with the end result!
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We absolutely loved it!
GuidoWe did the leather bag making workshop with Johannes and we absolutely loved it! The workshop was set up very well, we received a lot of explanation and interesting background information, it was great fun to go through all the steps in the process and to work with the leather and all other materials yourself. And very cool to have two beautiful bags at the end of the workshop! Johannes is very sympathetic, guides the workshop in a very fun way and knows a lot. A professional. So I definitely recommend this workshop.
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Super fun and educational
EstherThe workshop was super fun and educational. Johannes took all the time for us and made sure we went home with a beautiful bag. And not unimportantly, Nitmoi also does this in a sustainable way. Definitely recommended! :)
CONTACT US
Questions?
Do you have any questions about the workshops? Or perhaps you would like to book a private workshops with a small group?
Let us know and we will get back to you!
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Nitmoi Studio
Nijverheidsweg 6, 3534 AM Utrecht
The workshops take place in the Nitmoi Studio in Utrecht. Located in a creative area.
The Nitmoi studio has been circulair build out of shipping containers and provides an inspirational setting for the workshops.
Easy to reach, free parking and close to Utrecht Central Station & Utrecht Zuilen Station.