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Make your own leather belt

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3 hours of discovery with Gaelle

Knowledge in leather working

Your own leather belt

The workshop in detail

  • 3h
  • 15 years min.
  • 4 to 6 participants
  • Up to 6 people for a privatization
  • Gaelle invites you to dive into the fascinating world of artisanal leather working, where you'll  craft your own custom leather belt.

    Upon your arrival, you'll be warmly welcomed over a beverage to share a convivial moment. The expert will take pleasure in introducing you to the fundamental techniques of leather working and familiarising you with the essential tools.

    Next, let your inspiration flow as you choose from various styles of buckles and high-quality leathers, whether it's cognac leather, chocolate leather, or the classic black leather.

    For a belt perfectly tailored to your size, the artisan will take precise measurements, ensuring a completely personalised result.

    Continue your adventure by proceeding to cut the leather before mastering the art of saddle stitch sewing, an iconic leathercraft technique, to bring your unique piece to life.

    Finally, once you've carefully attached your buckle and added the finishing touches, you'll leave with your magnificent leather belt.

    Workshop location

    The workshop is easily accessible by car.

    This place is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

    Additional information

    Languages of the workshop

    Français
    English

    Practical information

    As soon as you arrive, you'll be warmly welcomed with a drink.

    Wecandoo - Meet Gaelle

    Meet Gaelle

    Leatherworker

    For Gaëlle, working with leather is above all a family affair!

    The artisan has always had a passion for sewing. Her aunt, a leatherworker for several years, suggested that she try her hand at leatherwork. Gaëlle then became passionate about leather work and trained for it!

    Since 2016, the former French teacher has been immersed in the aromas of leather and has lovingly created, first for herself, then for her family, her friends and her friends' friends... before taking the step of changing careers!

    Since 2020, Gaëlle has devoted herself 100% to leather goods from her workshop, where she creates and sells her work. In other words, saddle stitching no longer holds any secrets for her!

    Advocating an ethical, local and reasoned approach, Gaëlle offers quality leathers that respect the environment and the animal. The leathers of the Tannerie Radermecker are selected from European cattle farms that respect animal welfare. The hides are processed here in Belgium using a vegetable tanning method that respects the environment, the animals and the leather artisans.

    Moreover, Gaëlle is a teacher at heart and her love for teaching is not new. Before she started working 100% with leather goods, she used to give French lessons to people who had recently arrived in Belgium to help them with their integration.

    The workshops take place at Lokal, a Belgian artisanal concept store in Brussels. The place is very nice, full of charm and gives customers the opportunity to do their craft shopping.

    The bubbly Gaëlle can't wait to open the doors of her workshop to you!

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    €120

    per person