Public Masterclass: Leather Wallet (Afternoon)

Learn the fundamentals of traditional leather working to make your own handsewn, vegetable tanned wallet with leather workers Harry Owen and Joost Passman from Pasman Owen Studio.

This workshop begins with an introduction to the history and tradition of leatherworking; exploring how leather has been used by makers and artisans for centuries. Learn about the materials natural properties and explore traditional leatherwork techniques as you mark, cut and craft your own pieces.

Pasman Owen Studio is a creative leather studio based in Deptford, founded by designers and leatherworkers Joost Pasman and Harry Owen, created to help realise any idea in leather with a focus on exceptional craft skill and strong ethics. The studio has a diverse and vibrant output working with many established names across a variety of disciplines including product designers, craftspeople, fashion labels, furniture designers and interior designers.

Image Courtesy of Pasman Owen Studio.

Important information about our ballot system for this event:

We are using a randomised ballot system for this event.

Our ballot will go live on Monday 28th September at 05:00. To be in with a chance of joining us, select as many masterclasses as you are interested in attending and submit your entry before Sunday 11th October at 23:59. Please note: it makes no difference when you submit your entry; entering early does not increase your chances of securing a space. All places will be offered at random.

If successful, you will be emailed a link to book a space on one masterclass from Monday 12th October 2026. Successful applicants will have 24 hours to book their slot; however, if you do not book within 24 hours, your place will be offered to someone else. Even if you have selected multiple masterclasses on your submission, you will only be able to book one masterclass. This masterclass will be pre-chosen for you at random from your selection. 

If you are interested in attending our research talk and/or Materials Library tour, this will not affect your chances of gaining a slot on a masterclass, and will not count towards your one masterclass booking.

Once all tickets are fully booked by the ballot winners, we will notify everyone who signed up and offer them the opportunity to join our waiting list for last-minute dropouts.

This masterclass is suitable for ages 12+. Any person under 18 needs to be accompanied by a responsible adult, this adult will only supervise and not take part in the Masterclass.

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We're always interested in feedback to help us improve access to our activities. Please contact events@instituteofmaking.org.uk if you'd like to chat.