About this Event
Spend a few relaxed hours making something you'll actually use for years. A leather journal, shaped and finished by your own hands, then personalised down to the last detail. Learn real techniques like beveling and burnishing, meet a few new faces along the way, and leave with something only you could have made.
We work exclusively with certified Italian leathers, the kind that takes months to tan properly and only gets better with age, so what you build here is built to last.
Bring your favourite person along too, couples are welcome on one ticket.
What you’ll do:
- Choose leather journal Color, Size, Elastic colour, and attachments.
- Learn some simple leatherworking techniques, including beveling and burnishing.
- Assemble the elastic cord and put your journal together.
- Get creative with our selection of stamps and inks to decorate your journal.
- Add your favourite photo — we’ll print it for you to include in your journal.
- Finish by adding your own name or initials with our monogramming machine.
- Pick a free charm from our charm range and 2 stickers from our sticker collection to finish the look
- Take home a journal that you’ve made and personalised yourself.
What you'll get:
- Your leather journal, with 1 attachment and 2 high-quality refill books included (lined, blank, or dotted — your choice)
- Choice of journal size
- A selection of elastic cord colours
- Stamps and inks for decorating
- Your favourite photo printed for the journal
- All leatherworking tools and materials
- Personalised name or initials monogramming
- Step-by-step guidance throughout the workshop
- Gift boxs will be available for gifting.
Everything above is included in your ticket — you just bring yourself (and maybe a friend).
Please note: Ticket price is for classic size journal (22cm X 12cm X 2cm), A5 Size journal price is $140, you can pay the difference at location.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly. No experience needed, just curiosity.
What to bring
Just bring yourself and a little creativity!
You’re welcome to bring a favourite photo on your phone for us to print and add to your journal.
Who is this experience for?
- This workshop is for anyone who enjoys making things, being creative, or simply wants to try something different.
- No previous leatherworking or crafting experience is needed. We’ll guide you through each step, so you can take your time and enjoy the process.
- It’s also a lovely experience to do with friends, as a couple, or as a creative day out on your own.
- This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.
- This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.
Agenda
01 — Choose Your Leather & Size
Info: Start by choosing the leather cover for your journal. Pick the colour and finish that feels most like you. Each piece of leather has its own natural character, so no two journals are exactly the same.
02 — Shape & Prepare
Info: Get hands-on with the leather. You’ll learn some of the simple techniques we use in our workshop, including beveling and burnishing the edges to give your journal a smooth, finished feel.
03 — Make It Yours
Info: Choose your elastic cord colour and put your journal together. You’ll learn how the elastic system works and assemble the cover yourself, creating the foundation for your journal.
04 — Fill It Your Way
Info: Now comes the fun part. Choose your notebook inserts, charms, stickers and other attachments to build a journal that suits you. Whether you want something simple and minimal or colourful and creative, there’s no right or wrong way to do it.
05 — Instax photo, Stamp & Create
Info: Get your favorite photo printed with Instax. Explore our collection of rubber stamps and inks and start creating your own pages. Mix patterns, letters, shapes and little details to make the journal completely your own.
06 — Add Your Personal Touch
Info: Finish your journal with a personalised touch. Choose what you want to add, arrange your favourite details and leave with a handmade journal that you’ve created yourself.
Event venue & nearby stays
Crave, 6 Morningside Drive, Auckland, New Zealand
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