Leather Hats

Learn the basics of traditional leatherwork through the process of making a leather hat. By the end of the course, you'll have completed your very own functional leather hat, ready to be worn and cherished, along with the skills to continue with leatherworking at home.  Choose from many designs including a bowler hat, wizard hat, top hat, corset hat, Kepi, flat cap and more.

Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you'll learn the fundamental skills of leatherworking, including the use of patterns, cutting, shaping, and molding leather. Discover the various tools and materials used in the process, as well as the techniques needed to bring your hat to life. Throughout the course, you'll be encouraged to unleash your creativity, experiment with different styles, and make each hat uniquely yours.

This one-day course is taught in our fully-equipped leatherwork studio by one of our experienced leather workers. Asides from the skills and practice you’ll gain from the course, you also have the opportunity to ask an expert any questions you might have about starting out in leatherwork: sourcing supplies and tools, common beginner pitfalls, etc.

This course requires no previous experience. Our job is to guide, instruct, and help you turn accidents into successes.

The Leather Hat course pairs well with the Leather Masks and Goggles course.

Suitable for adults and children age 14+

Includes: Tuition, insurance, materials, workshop use, morning and afternoon tea.

Need to bring: Lunch (fridge and microwave available), appropriate clothing and covered footwear.

Designs featured in this gallery are predominately from maker Dieselpunk.ro - we have a relationship with this maker and feature their designs on this course with permission.  If you'd like an idea of the type of projects you'll be comfortable tackling after this course, make sure you take a look at their websites for some great