Leather Journal (half day)

Leather journal course at Zantium Studios with Tiska Leather

Make a tactile, leather-bound journal to treasure or gift. Celebrate heritage techniques and quality materials, personalised with stamped initials or motifs if you wish. 

Join Laura from Tiska Leatherwork for this hands-on leathercraft workshop. Under her expert guidance, you will learn how to:

  • Cut, shape, and finish quality vegetable-tanned semi-aniline leather
  • Add personal touches such as initials, stamps, or a contrast colour fastening
  • Insert your booklets to create a unique, functional keepsake
Suitable for beginners – no previous experience is required. You will leave with a finished refillable leather notebook and the confidence to continue exploring this timeless craft at home.

“Lovely morning with Laura doing a leather journal workshop, very relaxed, friendly and loved the journal I made. Would highly recommend.”

This class can be booked together with our Leather Card Wallet Workshop as a full day course.


Tutor: Laura Jayne Hunter

Laura is a professional leather worker based in the Peak District. Her projects range from furniture and classic car upholstery to luggage, clothing and accessories. She is happiest when being creative, whether developing a new design for a commission or restoring a much-loved leather possession. Her workshops combine skill, patience, and creativity in an inspiring, friendly environment.

Click here to view Laura’s own work.

“Laura is an excellent teacher and very knowledgeable in all aspects of leather work”

 

Materials

  • High quality vegetable-tanned semi-aniline leather
  • Threads
  • Paper page inserts
  • Use of tools

Materials fee: £20 (payable to the tutor at the end)
This is in addition to the course fee

 

Timing & Refreshments

Arrival: Join us from 9.30am to settle in
Tuition: 10.00am – 1.00pm (with a break for tea & cake)

Drinks, biscuits & home-made cake are included in the course fee

“The studio was light and airy. There were delicious cakes and a plentiful supply of drinks”

This class can be booked together with our Leather Card Wallet Workshop as a full day course.

Course fees

2026 CoursesDepositBalanceTotal fee
Half day£20£45£65
1 day£30£105£135
2 day£50£210£260
3 day£70£315£385
5 day£90£470£560
Leather journal course at Zantium Studios with Tiska Leather

Course fees.

All courses include drinks & refreshments. Full day course fees include lunch.

Materials cost extra, depending on the craft

2026 CoursesDepositBalanceTotal fee
Half day£20£45£65
1 day£30£105£135
2 day£50£210£260
3 day£70£315£385
5 day£90£470£560

Deposit payable on booking
Balance due a month before the course

Payment is by card or bank transfer