No-Sew Leather Messenger Bag Workshop

No-Sew Leather Messenger Bag Workshop

Create a handcrafted leather messenger bag using traditional leatherworking techniques—without sewing. Students will learn pattern transfer, leather cutting, slot-and-lock construction, hardware installation, edge finishing, and bag assembly.

Skill Level: Beginner Friendly

Duration: 4 Hours

All Materials, Leather, Hardware, and Tools Included

Students will leave with:

• One completed leather messenger bag
• Printed pattern
• Leather care instructions
• Confidence to build future leather projects

Tuition: $200 per non-member students (all materials included)

$180 per member students

About the Instructor
Where Wood Meets Leather – Meet Ken, Your Leathercraft Guide

Ken has been a maker for most of his life, spending years woodworking — building furniture, cutting boards, and one-of-a-kind pieces that blend form and function. A decade ago, he expanded his passion for craftsmanship to include leatherwork and design elements, merging the two disciplines into a unique creative style.

Today, Ken creates everything from wallets, belts, and bags to hats and stuffed animals, using vegetable-tanned, chrome-tanned, and exotic leathers. Always eager to explore new ideas, he combines technical skill with creative problem-solving to make each project unique.

Ken’s teaching style is patient, approachable, and hands-on. He teaches everything from beginner techniques like hand-stitching to advanced skills like machine sewing and professional finishing, empowering students to create polished, lasting pieces with confidence.

Refund Policy:

• Transfers to another class follow the same refund rules as your original date.
• 14+ days before the first class: Full refund.
• 7–13 days before the first class: Refund minus a 50% administrative fee.
• Fewer than 7 days before the first class: No refunds.
• Seat transfer: If you find a replacement who pays for and takes your seat before the first class begins, you are eligible for a full refund.

To cancel or request a transfer, please email [email protected]. For general questions, you’re welcome to visit MakerSpaceCharlotte on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. For urgent, time-sensitive issues with your reservation, contact Steve at (704) 353-3300.

Class may be canceled due to low enrollment in which case a full refund will be issued.
Cancellation Policy:

MakerSpace reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. If a class is canceled by MakerSpace, fees are 100% refundable.