Leatherbox Academy

Brings leatherworkers together to a higher level

The Leatherbox Academy is a platform that connects leather professionals in their passion for leather crafting. By offering events and workshops, the Leatherbox Academy supports leather workers of every level in developing knowledge and skills to achieve the best results.

Leatherbox leather crafting workshops and events

As a leather worker you always want the best result. At Leatherbox we are happy to help you by supplying the highest quality leather and leather crafting tools. But sometimes, in addition to the right products, you also need advice and guidance during the working process. That is why we like to go a step further with the Leatherbox Academy to help you grow as a designer and support you in your leather crafting projects.

The Leatherbox Academy offers courses, workshops and events on the Leatherbox webshop. By connecting leather workers, influencers and schools here, both the avid hobbyist and the professional leather worker are able to increase their knowledge and skills.

Here you will find events on various topics, at various locations and from both Leatherbox and external parties.

Online and live leather crafting courses at Leatherbox

Our goal is to bring leather enthusiasts together in their passion for leather crafting. Do you opt for a short online course to increase your knowledge, a one day workshop at Leatherbox, or at an external location to work on your skills, or maybe you want to visit a leading tannery? At the Leatherbox Academy you will always find current events on topics such as hand stitching techniques, leather recognition, sustainable tanning methods and more.

Leather crafting blogs and knowledge base

Would you rather first increase your knowledge yourself?
Then take a look at our blogs, tips and whitepapers on leather crafting.

Blogs, tips and whitepapers on leather crafting

Tanning methods explained - Four ways to create your leather.

Tanning methods explained - Four ways to create your leather

At Leatherbox we always strive for transparency and are happy to help you make the choices that suit your preferences. When reading this article you will learn all about the four tanning methods we distinguish.
The anatomy of the zipper

The anatomy of the zipper

What is the difference between a separating and clossed bottom zipper? What does locked, two-way chain and head-to-head mean? There is a lot to keep in mind in regards to zippers. In this blog you can read more about the different zipper parts.
Leather tanning – How does it work?

Leather tanning – How does it work?

Leather is stylish, timeless and durable and therefore a popular material for many beautiful products. But how does leather actually become the product as you know it when you buy it?