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EVENING CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE | STARTS JULY 2025

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South Africa's  Fastest Growing Creative Hub

Learn how make shoes by hand , craft luxury leather bags and finally learn
 craft skills that generate extra income.  

 A Haven for Crafters

Our mission has always been rooted in empowering people through creativity, craft, and enterprise. We believe that leatherwork is not merely a skill—it's a powerful vehicle for confidence, community pride, and economic inclusion.

We want to meet you & teach you! Come Create Style with us!

Creative Freedom

Our mentors are artists at heart, ready to guide you in unleashing your full creative potential.

Innovative Workshops

Dive into workshops that are personal and engaging to your needs, equipped with all the tools you’ll need.

Vibrant Community

Join a tribe of like-minded crafters. Share, learn, and grow together in an atmosphere of creativity.

Flexible and
Fun

We believe learning should be joyous. Find courses that fit your pace and style, crafted to ensure you enjoy every moment.

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Hobby to Hustle

Imagine your name on a shoe or bag. Well, it's possible; so many of our students have done exactly that—turned their hobby into a thriving business. We teach leather crafting, shoemaking, and how to create a successful business & brand.

Up and Coming Events

Is your heart set on transforming materials into masterpieces? Whether it’s to dazzle with designs or to simply enjoy the art of crafting, your adventure into the enchanting world of design begins here at one of the leading schools in South Africa.

shoemaking courses

Join Us in
Joburg & Cape Town

Shoemaking & Leathercraft workshops in Joburg happen every month, and our Cape Town Workshops take place 3 times per year. We offer bag making lessons, shoemaking lessons, and full-on master programs that can be done online or at our Joburg Leather Studio on a part-time or full-time basis.

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HANDBAG DESIGN COURSE

SHOE Design course

FOOTWEAR DESIGN COURSE

hands On Workshops

FUN CRAFT WORKSHOPS

What you can learn

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