BAG WORKSHOPS 2024

2024 workshops are all set and ready to go! Come and join us this year for a series of new and exciting leather bag making workshops using innovative and unique techniques developed by Mattocks - Handmade in a Nottingham. Workshops for January 2024 will be posted out as a ticket that you bring to the workshop for entry or you can gift these tickets to loved ones to attend. Using only hand skills and simple tools you will create your own top quality genuine leather bag in only 2.5 hours. you can choose from a range of available colours in each workshop or mix and match to create a 1 of a kind bag and statement piece.

Delaunay Bag

This modern art-inspired piece is both practical and based on the minimalist artworks of Sonia Delaunay for a contemporary twist. Using responsibly sourced vegetable tanned leather from the Netherlands, this bag also adheres to the strictest environmental guidelines so you can be confident that your bag has been made with respect for people and the environment. Our Delaunay bags are handcrafted in Nottingham, England without any intensive factory processes using creative pattern cutting & seam designs. This leather bag has one main compartment and is made with a resin backed leather for quality and durability. The Delaunay bags are all hand finished by the designer with the highest quality Italian chrome hardware and traditional craft methods such as hand stitching and embossing. This bag is available to make in the colours shown of yellow - emerald green - imperial purple and cherry red.

Box Bag (Zero Waste)

his vintage ammunition case inspired bag is both practical with a modern geometric twist. Using responsibly sourced leather from the Netherlands, this bag also adheres to the strictest environmental guidelines so you can be confident that your bag has been made with respect for people and the environment. Our box bags are handcrafted in Nottingham, England without any intensive factory processes using creative pattern cutting & studded seam designs without any stitching. This leather bag has one main compartment and is made with a resin backed leather for quality and durability. Box bags are all hand finished by hand with the highest quality Italian hardware, a push lock closure, and traditional craft techniques. This bag is available to make in the colour shown of bordo - racing green and chestnut.

Saddle Bag (New Innovative Seam Design)

We use responsibly sourced leather from the Netherlands that adhere to the strict environmental guidelines so you can be confident that your bag has been made with respect for people and the environment too. Our saddle bags are handcrafted with a unique seam design and innovations to avoid intensive factory processes by using traditional craftsmanship.

The leather saddle bags have one main compartment and  entirely made in a unique factory free way using the latest CNC cutting technology and then screwed and embellished by hand using Italian made chrome studs. The leather saddlebags are handcrafted with the highest quality Italian hardware throughout and traditional tools. The unique seam design ensures your bag will last a lifetime because it’s stronger than traditional stitching. This bag is available to make in the colours shown of bordo - racing green - grey and black.

Bucket Bag

The new bucket bag is handcrafted with a studded 'factory free' seam design in responsibly sourced leather from the Netherlands. The thick and study leather is designed to be robust, built to last and has a protective finish so you can remove any marks. The bags are finished with Italian chrome hardware throughout and it’s sourced from Italy. The bag is an ideal size for a water bottle and purses together with smaller to medium sized items. The cross-body strap has multiple increments to fit all sizes. The leather is a resin backed leather so it is firm and smooth on both sides. This innovative bag will turn heads and prepare to be complimented for its classic design statement with a contemporary twist. being completely handmade by leather artisans in the UK you can be sure that its been created in the most ethical and sustainable way possible. Size wise it’s ideal for a purse and a phone and will fit items such as a bottle of water or small umbrella, perfect for days out and about on your travels. This bag is available to make in bordo - racing green - grey and some additional colours subject to availability.

Small Accessories Collection

During this workshop you will enjoy selecting your own pieces such as 3 small leather key holder/ card case / passport document wallet or a glasses case. You can please yourself in this class and make 3 items choosing from different colour's or mixing some of the pieces together to create your own unique designs. Normal colours are bordo, chestnut and racing green.

Christmas Crafternoon

in this Xmas version of our workshops you will make a satchel or phone case and a small purse to go with it, for either yourself or to gift to friends and family. You will get the chance to make a purses and a satchel so you have the option of gifting some of your prices that you’ve made at Xmas time. We will have boxes and wrapping paper available if you want to tick some of those loved ones off from your shopping lists. 

New for 2024:

Luxury Backpack (coming soon)

We will be developing a new luxury backpack workshop. This will be a longer workshop of 3.5 hours making the backpack of your dreams. This workshop will be intermediate to advanced and we will teach you some of the finishing techniques of the Italian masters in combination with innovative techniques to o make your backpack. To be added to our waiting list for this in demand workshop then please email: enquiries@leemattocks.co.uk