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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING & SAMPLE SALE EVENT
27th - 28th November, 10am -5pm
Appledore Cottage, Knapton,
Herefordshire, HR4 8EU.
One-Off Finds.
Seconds and samples at greatly reduced prices.
Free Personalisation.
Make your Christmas gifts extra special.
The Full Collection.
See our complete range of products.
For Leather Hobbyists.
Leather and tools available to buy.
Workshops.
Find out about our upcoming classes.
Complimentary.
Drinks and Christmas treats.
HANDCRAFTED, QUALITY LEATHER GOODS.
Bespoke leather goods, crafted slowly by hand. Leather is the perfect material. You can sculpt it, mould it, shape it and use it for life. At Williams Handmade we make leather goods with a focus on modern design, colour and style. We also share our passion and knowledge at workshops in our Herefordshire studio. Our aim is to create beautiful products, unique experiences and keep leatherwork skills alive.
SHOP OUR COLLECTIONS
Click on a category below to take you to the shop to browse a collection, or click the buttons to take you to all products or workshops. All items are handmade using the highest quality leather and finest fittings and components. All workshops are carried out by Sarah in her studio nestled in the Herefordshire countryside between glorious apple orchards and rolling hills.
SHOP OUR GIFTING COLLECTION
OUR FAVOURITES
A distinctive handmade leather bag with a beautifully curved silhouette, designed to bring something a little different to an everyday outfit.
Handmade in our Herefordshire workshop from full-grain vegetable-tanned leather, the Curve Bag combines contemporary shape with practical everyday details.
The warm tan leather is paired with our distinctive honeycomb leather and antique-finish metal fittings, creating a bag with plenty of character while remaining easy to wear.
A secure turn-lock closure keeps your belongings safely inside, while the adjustable and detachable leather strap means the bag can be worn comfortably across the body or carried without the strap as a statement clutch.
At 29cm wide, it has enough room for your everyday essentials without feeling bulky — making it equally suited to days out, lunch with friends or an evening away from home.
The natural leather will soften and develop its own individual patina with use, so the bag will become even more characterful over time.
Each Curve Bag is handmade individually in our Herefordshire workshop and comes with a cotton dust bag for storage.
Details
Handmade in our Herefordshire workshop
Full-grain vegetable-tanned leather
Tan and honeycomb leather combination
Antique-finish metal fittings
Secure turn-lock closure
Adjustable and detachable crossbody strap
Can also be carried as a clutch
Cotton dust bag included
Dimensions: approximately 29 × 16 × 7cm
Free UK postage
As leather is a natural material, variations in grain, colour and markings are part of its character and make every bag individual.
Simple Cross Body Leather Bag Workshop
Make your own leather cross body bag in a relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop.
If you've always fancied making a leather bag but don't know where to start, this is a lovely introduction to traditional leatherwork.
Designed to involve a little less stitching than our full-day bag workshop, you'll learn the essential techniques before creating a simple leather cross body bag that you'll be able to use and enjoy long after the workshop is over.
Choose from several styles and sizes, then select your leather colour, buckles and fittings to give your finished bag a look that's personal to you.
No previous experience is needed. With a maximum of five people, the group is kept small so Sarah can provide plenty of individual help throughout the day.
What you'll learn
How to mark and cut leather
Traditional hand saddle stitching
How to construct a leather bag
Cutting and making a leather strap
Riveting
Edge finishing and burnishing
Attaching buckles and fittings
Your strap can also be made detachable, allowing you to use your finished bag as a clutch.
Your day
The workshop runs from approximately 9:45am–3:30pm and costs £130 per person.
All leather, fittings and materials are included, along with an individual packed lunch from our local tea rooms and tea and coffee.
This workshop uses our simple cross body bag designs and doesn't include additional pockets or completely different bag designs. If you'd like more choice and the opportunity to make a more involved design, our One Day Leather Bag Making Workshop would be perfect.
Please note: Workshop deposits and payments are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another date within one month of the booked workshop.
OUR WORKSHOPS
Our workshops are all carried out in our beautiful new studio nestled in the Herefordshire countryside. You will be provided with all of the tools and materials you will need to complete your course and under full supervision and guidance by Sarah. We will provide you with refreshments throughout the day.