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Leathercraft Courses and Day Workshops. Practical skills training for entrepreneurs and casual crafters.

This course is the perfect introduction to making traditional leather goods as well as fashion accessories. The best foundation from where you can practice leathercraft as a fun hobby, supplement income, or establish your own brand and business in the HandCraft Industry. It will provide you with the core skills to make leather products and lay a sound foundation for progressing to more advanced projects. Although the course is designed to teach specific skills and techniques, the approach is adapted to suit individual preferences and abilities, avoiding a "one-size-fits-all" model. Visit our website www.capeleathertraining.co.za for detailed information.

01/11/2026

It's Movember, and the countdown is on! Just 48 days until our little year-end break. ❤️

A few more opportunities to join us for a 1-Day Workshop and handcraft that special gift you've been dreaming of giving (or keeping 😉).

Don't leave it too late!

Contact us to book your spot.

Slow made. A gift from the ❤️

29/10/2026

Pure bliss! ❤️ Just look at these beautiful little baby shoes!

Lerato made them as a special gift for her sister, who is expecting a baby. And the joy of seeing her share the story behind her creation? Absolutely priceless!

So, where did it all begin?

In August 2025, Cape Leather Training relocated its studio to the premises of Alta du Toit Centre in Bellville. An introduction to leathercraft for staff members followed, and in June this year, we began sharing weekly leathercraft sessions with some of the residents.

We treasure every moment spent crafting together. As we work side by side, they share stories about their lives. While we teach new skills, we find ourselves learning so much from them, too. ❤️

And now, we're taking the next exciting step!

We're working towards establishing a beautiful brand that showcases their creativity, skills and handcrafted products.

✨ CRAFTED @ Alta du Toit 4 Alta du Toit

Pop in at BraveCo or Cape Leather Training to view their work & find a gift that brings joy in more ways than one. ❤️

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27/10/2026

😁 MOVEMBER MOVEMENTS – OUR LAST ROAD TRIP OF THE YEAR! 🧵 Ready for a day of creativity, learning, and good old-fashioned hands-on crafting?

Join Cape Leather Training for a rewarding day of leathercraft! Whether you're a beginner or already enjoy working with your hands, you'll learn new skills, work with beautiful leather and experience the satisfaction of making something yourself.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
🪡 How to assemble one of 8 pre-selected leather projects
🛠️ How to use leathercraft tools and materials
🧵 The art of saddle stitching – all by hand, no machines involved!

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE HOME
✨ A beautiful leather item, MADE BY YOU!
✨ New skills and knowledge to build on
✨ A healthy dose of crafting joy and the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands!

⏳ EARLY BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL! Projects require preparation ahead of time. Don't leave it until the last minute – get in touch and secure your spot!

🏡 Based in Cape Town? We're also taking bookings for our November to February programme at our Bellville studio, including our popular 5-Day Training Courses and 1-Day Craft Workshops.

📲 WhatsApp us on +27 63 307 1779 or email [email protected] for more information.

29/09/2026

MADE TO ORDER - OR CRAFT YOUR OWN

Love the Lilly Bag?
You can have one made for you - or better yet, spend a full day in our studio and experience the joy of crafting your own.

👜Made to order: R1 250
💖1-Day Craft Workshop: R1 850
🌈 Choose your leather when you book, and we'll prepare your kit with love so you can create and enjoy the process.
✋All bags are 100% hand stitched - no machine work involved.

📍Cape Leather Training, Bellville
🧵Beginner Friendly
☕ Full day creative experience

WhatsApp us to start the process.
063 307 1779

11/09/2026

EXTRA VALUE 🎁 This is how we do it – no AI-generated promotions. We value imperfect images, authentic people, honest effort, real skill, rewarding results, perfect imperfection, and extra value.

Book a 5-Day Course at our Cape Town studio for October/November and receive a FREE WORKSHOP!

Joining at our Cape Town Studio means smaller groups, more focus on crafting items that suit your lifestyle and personality, access to equipment we cannot travel with, and the opportunity to visit a supplier or two.

Book one of these Cape Town 5-Day Leather Courses and receive a FREE 1-Day Craft Workshop and a kit to craft at home - R2 700 extra value!
📅 12–16 October
📅 26–30 October
📅 02–06 November
📅 09–13 November
📅 16–20 November
📅 23–28 November

Cape Town Course fee: R11 500, including materials and practical, hands-on learning. Toolkits are available as an optional add-on.

Interested in learning a new craft or developing your leather skills?
Speak to us:
📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: 063 307 1779

06/09/2026

- Don’t miss Kwêla at 19:00 tonight! 📺✨

From next week, we’ll start sharing more about Crafted @ Alta du Toit 4 Alta du Toit — what it’s all about and how you can become involved.

We’ll be calling on crafters, volunteers and sponsors to help us move mountains and craft with purpose. ❤️

More to come… 👀

Blessed Sunday!

31/08/2026

Because this is what we do best.....
Make you sing: "I-MADE-THIS"❣️

Connect for details about upcoming
👜 1-Day Craft Workshops &
✂️ 5-Day Training Courses

2: 1-Day Workshop craft kits.

3: Special Memory.... Gameskin Tote with beaded detail.

4: Another Lilly Bag in SMARTIE colours.

5: Lilly Bag in Olive and Strelitzia print.

6:Sakkies & Plakkie 😉

7: A little 🐆 detail.

8: Main project: 5-Day Training Course.

9:1-Day Workshop

10: 5-Day Training Course.

11: New Chest Bag.
Not an easy one to make.

12: 1-Day Craft Workshop.

13: Couples Workshop🧡

07/07/2026

🇳🇦Bits of our 7 week tour across Namibia. Starting off with what happened in Swakopmund last week.

A big thank you & shout out to all who joined the 5-Day Course at Cosdef Arts & Crafts Centre.

You did exceptionally well and should be proud of all you accomplished 👜👝🎒.
Now you need to practice, practice, practice.

Tomorrow we will be in Grunau concluding this tour before heading back to Cape Town.

Thank you Namibia - until next time 🇳🇦❣️

28/04/2026

🇳🇦 Namibia, this is your final call!
Bookings for our upcoming 1-Day Leather Craft Workshops will close on 06.05.26. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to secure your seat. ⏳✨

Spend the day with us and leave with your own“I MADE THIS” genuine leather bag — handcrafted by you from start to finish. 👜🤎

FULL DAY EVENT
08:30 – 17:00

COST
R2 150
Optional extras: printed leather and tools available.
50% deposit secures your booking
Balance payable on/before 28 May, or 28 June if participating in Walvis on the 4th of July.

INCLUDED
✔ Pre-selected, pre-cut craft kit
✔ Use of tools during the workshop
✔ Your finished leather item to take home
✔ Coffee/Tea and a teatime treat ☕🍰

BOOKINGS
Pre-booking is essential.
Send a WhatsApp message to 063 307 1779 to receive the booking link, choose your project and leather, and secure your seat. REMEMBER to mention WHERE you are interested in participating.

REMAINING DATES
📍 Grunau – 25 May
📍 Keetmanshoop – 27 May
📍 Omeya – 29 & 30 May
📍 Windhoek – Fully Booked
📍 Gobabis – 10 June
📍 Hochfeld – 11 June
📍 Otjiwarongo – 13 & 25 June
📍 Grootfontein – 18 June
📍 Rundu – 20 & 22 June

Seats are limited, and some venues are nearly full. Don’t miss out — bookings close soon! 🇳🇦✨

27/04/2026

April creatives 1.1 😉.

What better way to treat your Mom during her visit to South Africa ❣️❓
Julia & her mom, Wilma, crafted precious memories and gorgeous bags at our studio in Bellville.

They were joined by our special friend Sharon, who finally got to make her Birthday Backpack 🎒. Shans, it is always such a joy crafting with you.

We also popped in at Bellville's secret gems:
Alta du Toit Centre's Charity Shop - Alta Sjiek
Brave Co Coffee Shop,
and Down with Dough for the best bargains, refreshments and treats.

It was lovely sharing our passion with these three ladies. YOU CAN make bags too...

WA +27 63 307 1779 for more info about what we offer.
You can join a:
1-Day Craft Workshop or dive right into a
5-Day Training Course.

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Address

80 Lincoln Street
Cape Town
7530

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27633071779

Website

http://www.capeleathertraining.co.za/

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