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5-Day Leather Craft Course in Cape Town: Get Training and Tools for Leatherwork - We Tour All Over South Africa!

5-Day Leather Craft Course in Cape Town: Get Training and Tools for Leatherwork - We Tour All Over South Africa!

Looking for leather courses Cape Town that teach real skills with real results? This 5-day course gives you everything you need to start working with leather. You’ll get practical training, full access to premium leather tools, and support from a leather craftsman with years of experience. Whether you're here for a career or a creative side project, we help you attend, learn, and finish the course with your own completed leather products.

R 10,500.00 ZAR
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5 STARS REVIEWS

Nolwandle Radebe

Cape Leather Training care about people. They are willing to empower all people regardless of their differences such as ethnic, gender and culture. It was such a wonderful experience on the 29 of October 2024 at Randburg workshop. They are professional, passionate, patient and caring to all people.

5 STARS REVIEWS

Nazo Sibisi

I only attended 1 day of the workshop but it's a lifetime of an amazing experience. Thank you for your patience, guidance and care during class. The team working behind the scenes does great work in preparing for the workshop too. Our packs had all we needed for our craft projects.

Happy to say I stitched my own leather backpack. Thanks Lourens and Marinda for sharing your knowledge.

5 STARS REVIEWS

Annelie van Zyl

This was one of the most rewarding weeks of my life. Very busy, but energizing. Thank you so much Lourens and Marinda for the wonderful experience and transfer of knowledge to improve other peoples skills or even let them discover skills that they did not know they even had. May Cape Leather Training go from strength to strength!

5 STARS REVIEWS

Tarryn Van Der Walt

I would just like to say thank you to Lourens & Marinda for this wonderful experience, thank you for making me feel like part of your family, for all the love , advice and guidance throughout this course. It was an amazing experience and will be worth anyone's time. You will leave feeling so accomplished and proud of your work.

Best in the business! I cannot wait to come back and spend time learning and laughing with you all.

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Attend a Hands-on 5-Day Leather Craft Course Designed for All Skill Levels

Learn the Fundamentals of Leatherwork and Leather Product Design

You’ll start with the basics. We show you how to choose types of leather, design your first pattern, and plan your project. Each course covers essential techniques and gives you a structured foundation for everything that follows. Whether you’re new to leather craft or want to improve, this course meets you where you are.

Stitch, Cut, and Shape With Confidence Using Professional Tools

We teach you how to cut, mark, burnish, and stitch by hand. You’ll practise with real thread, a proper tool, and the same leather tools professionals use. From sewing to gluing, you’ll finish each task with purpose and precision.

Master Techniques Used by Leathercraft Experts and Hobby Crafters

Each technique is easy to follow but builds on the last. You’ll learn from crafters with real-world experience. Their passion for handmade leather shines through. We help you improve your skill one project at a time - just like a real leather craftsman would.

Train in Our Cape Town Studio or Join a Leather Workshop Across South Africa

Experience Personal Training at Our Cape Leather Training Studio

In Cape Town, our home studio gives you direct access to tools, resources, and personal instruction. We show you detailed processes you won’t find elsewhere. This is the best place to experience the full depth of the course.

Can’t Make It to Cape Town? We Tour and Train Across South Africa

We don’t only teach in Cape Town. Our leather courses travel throughout South Africa. If you’re in another province, you can still attend a leather workshop that gives you access to our full 5-day format.

Get Exclusive Demonstrations Not Available at Other SA Locations

Only our Cape Town courses include tool and machinery demos that are too large to travel. These extra sessions deepen your understanding of how leather products are made, assembled, and finished with professional care.

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WHAT YOU CAN MAKE

INCLUDED:

  • All leather and materials.
  • The standard sling bag pattern each student make as part of the training.
  • Students have free access to/may trace all the patterns used for our 1-Day Craft Workshops.
  • Coffee/Tea & Teatime snack. (Please note that Cape Leather Training does not cater for lunch.)

WHAT YOU WILL CREATE

  • One Vegetable Tanned leather item:
    For example, a belt – to teach the correct use of tools and techniques that apply to vegetable tanned leather.
  • One Larger or two to three smaller Chromium Tanned (soft upholstery leather) leather item like a Handbag, Satchel, Tote Bag, or Backpack or two to three of the 1-Day Craft Workshop items.

WORKSHOP OPTIONS

  • Little Boxy Bag: Lilly – Classic and sleek (one color option).
  • Little Boxy Bag: Lilly in Printed Leather – Add a touch of style with three exciting prints (R250 extra).
  • The “Everyone Must Have One” Tote Bag – Now with a convenient zip closure and bag feet.
  • The Perfect Day Companion Small Backpack – With a practical drawstring closure.
  • The Not-So-Ordinary Two-Bottle Wine Carrier – Ideal for those who enjoy a sophisticated sip.
  • A Fashionable Unisex Crossbody Bag (Moon Bag) – Comes with a special eyeglass sleeve for extra flair.
  • Apron for the family Braai Master
  • An old-time favorite – the Toiletry Bag

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Book Your Spot Now! Only A Maximum of 3 Students per Week

We only admit 3 students into our 5-day course for Cape Town per week. So, book now while spaces are still available!

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Full, Custom Toolkit Included in Pricing

The standard toolbox kit - to the value of R3 750 - is included in the course fee.

Custom Made Tools - Proudly manufactured in SA by a qualified Millwright

  • Anvil
  • Chisels: Set of three (2mm prongs with a 2mm gap)
  • Chisels: Set of three (3mm prongs with a 3mm gap)
  • Rivet setters: Set of two - to set a range of 5-9mm caps
  • Mallet
  • Slit Cutter: 6mm
  • Stitching Pony: Desktop, Metal

General Equipment

  • Awl
  • Beeswax
  • Glue Brushes: Set of two
  • Clamps: Set of two
  • Cutting Rounds: Set of 3
  • Divider
  • Leather Marking pen
  • Lighter

Make Multiple Leather Products From Start to Finish – Tools and Kit Options Available

Craft a Vegetable Tanned Leather Belt and Stitch It by Hand

You can make a vegetable tanned leather project such as a belt using full stitching and edge-finishing techniques. This course focuses on building good habits that apply to any future leather product.

Create a Handbag, Tote, or Travel Bag Using Chromium-Tanned Leather

In this course, you’ll make either one large or two small bags, such as a wallet, sling bag, or travel bag. We help you plan, trace, cut, and assemble each item properly. You’ll leave with something you’re proud of.

Use Our Custom Kit to Build and Finish Leather Goods With Precision

Our course includes a full kit of materials and optional tool add-ons. These are the same leather tools we use daily. With these, you’ll learn how to attach hardware, finish seams, apply dye, and personalise your own work.

Build a Solid Foundation in Leather Craft That Supports Long-Term Growth

Learn to Identify Types of Leather and Their Best Use Cases

We’ll teach you how to work with both vegetable-tanned and chromium-tanned leather. You’ll learn where each one fits best in leather product design. It’s a core part of every course and key to doing good work.

Gain a New Skill With Practical Applications for Business or Hobby

Whether your goal is starting a small business, creating gifts, or just developing a new skill, this course gives you the structure and support to grow. The results are visible. The impact is lasting.

Leave With Confidence, Creativity, and Real-World Manufacturing Experience

You’ll finish the course with completed goods in your hands: wallets, bags, and more. Every stitch, every cut, every line of thread reflects your effort. You’ll know how to teach yourself next steps, apply what you’ve learned, and grow your own style of craft.

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