Leather bag with Astrid Jansen

SEW AND DESIGN A LEATHER SHOPPER YOURSELF
In this workshop, we will create handmade leather bags and accessories such as a small case for a key ring made from high-quality, vegetable-tanned cowhide. Under the guidance of fashion designer and leather maker Astrid Jansen and Janis Jansen, we will learn how to handle the material with care and the basics of classic leather processing - from cutting and pre-punching to hand-stitched seams.
To prepare, choose your favorite model and color in advance:
Shopper Erika (landscape format) or Shopper Karin (portrait format), each in cognac, dark brown or black.
Your individual cut can then be prepared - everything else is done by hand during the course.
Over the course of the day, you will create a bag that will accompany you for many years. If you wish, you can personalize your own piece with an embossing or add small accessories.
This workshop is aimed at beginners as well as anyone who enjoys leather as a material and precise craftsmanship.

What you can expect:
- Working with vegetable-tanned cowhide from a small family tannery
- Introduction to cutting, pre-punching and hand stitching
- Production of a leather bag according to your own model
- Optional personalization with embossing or accessories
- Expert guidance from fashion designer Astrid Jansen

About the designer:
Astrid Jansen founded her eponymous label in 1996 while studying fashion design. She combines precision craftsmanship with sustainable thinking and has received several awards - including the Environmental Award for Fashion and Health and the "Fashion of the Future" innovation award. Her work is created with dedication to the material and respect for traditional production methods.