Beginner Workshop | Hand-Stitching & Leatherworking Basics
Leatherbox
Barwoutswaarder 23
3449 HE Woerden
The Netherlands
Leatherbox is located in the center of The Netherlands.
Parking can be done in front of our store and is free of charge.
Hotel suggestions
If you’re planning to stay nearby we are happy to give you any hotel suggestions. Please contact us in case you need our help.
Organization
On the Leatherbox webshop you will find leather crafting events from Leatherbox and from third parties. Leatherbox offers leather workers the opportunity to stay informed of activities that help to increase their knowledge and skills in one place. In regards to the workshops of third parties, Leatherbox only offers the platform to promote the event. Leatherbox is not responsible for the organization or content quality of the event. Always contact the organizer if you have any questions, for registration or if you have complaints.
Registration
You can register for multiple events. After your registration you will receive two confirmation emails, one payment confirmation email and one event confirmation email.
Two weeks prior to the course you will receive a final email with practical information about your participation, such as the program and directions.
Cancel or change your registration
The following cancellation conditions apply to Leatherbox events and workshops.
In case of cancellation by the participant, the following costs apply:
- Cancellation up to 3 days after registration: free of charge
- Cancellation within 30 days prior to the event: 25% of the participation fee
- Cancellation within 14-30 days prior to the event: 50% of the participation fee
- Cancellation within 14 days of the event: 100% of the participation fee
Replacing the participant is always allowed. Please contact Leatherbox for this.
Leatherbox has the right to move or cancel the workshop if the minimum number of participants is not reached, or in the event of unforeseen circumstances (such as illness of the teacher). In that case, the participant may cancel free of charge and receives the participation fee back. Leatherbox is not responsible for costs incurred by the participant such as transport or hotel stays.
Change registration
Did you make a mistake during your registration and do you want to change your details? This is always possible. Please contact us.
Always contact the organizer directly for the cancellation conditions of external events.
Materials
Leather crafting materials are required for most of the Leatherbox events. Sometimes these are fully provided by the organizer, but in most cases the participant is responsible for providing part of the workshop materials. You will always find an overview of this on the event page. Don't have all the necessary materials for the workshop? Order the missing materials in our webshop, or contact Leatherbox. The participant is responsible for arranging the materials in time.
For orders just before the course date, or if you do not have the right materials with you on the day itself, we cannot guarantee that there will be sufficient stock in our wholesale. Therefore, place an order as soon as possible, so that you have the materials at home prior to your participation. Do you want us to prepare your order for you on the course day? Then choose 'Pick up in the store' and send us a message that these items are for the workshop (mail to contact@leatherbox.com stating the workshop and your webshop order number).
Leatherbox is not responsible for the loss or breakdown of materials and tools during the workshop.
The materials that Leatherbox provides are on loan and intended to be able to follow the workshop. These materials remain the property of Leatherbox. You can take home the design you make during the workshop.
Attendees
There is a minimum and maximum number of participants for each workshop or event. Is a workshop fully booked, but would you still like to participate? Leave your details on the waiting list. Then you will be the first to receive a message if a spot becomes available, or if a new date is scheduled. Is the minimum number of participants not reached? Then Leatherbox has the right to move or cancel the workshop. In that case you may leave your registration for the new date, or cancel it free of charge.
Gabriël van Meurs
With a background in Industrial Design Engineering from the University of The Hague and a deep passion for craftsmanship, Gabriel is a true ambassador for the art of leatherworking. During his studies, he became captivated by leather and its endless creative possibilities. This passion led him to Salzburg, Austria, where he completed an inspiring internship with Christina Roth, a renowned restorer and leather goods designer.
Since joining the Leatherbox team in 2023, Gabriel has proudly shared his expertise and enthusiasm with a growing community of makers. Whether you're just starting out or an experienced artisan, Gabriel has a knack for inspiring and guiding others to bring their creative visions to life. His mission? To make the magic of leathercraft accessible to anyone eager to explore the beauty of this timeless material.
