Leather Needle Thread

Bristol based bag and shoe making workshops. Leather Needle Thread was born out of a love of design, craft and purpose in creation.

Leather Needle Thread was founded by Esther Keen. Esther has been a leatherworker for 9 years and studied bag design and construction at the London College of Fashion.

Esther has a love of leather and learning how to craft beautiful functional bags, belts and shoes with a needle and thread using her hands and sewing machines. Imparting all that she has learnt about bag construction and traditional leatherwork techniques, Esther teaches people how to create their own pieces, designed and made by them.

Leather Needle Thread was born out of a love of design, craft and purpose in creation.

Interested in booking on a course, bespoke leather pieces or just saying hello? Please get in touch.

Come and learn the art of crafting a bag, belt or espadrille from leather. Workshops last from 2. 5 hours to more intensive weekly courses and are held at various locations in Bristol.
All materials and tools are provided in the cost of the workshop.
During the workshops you will learn about traditional leatherwork techniques and leave with your very own bag, belt or espadrille, made by your own hands and designed by you.