Leathercraft course at the Hands of Tym workshop

Leathercraft courses · Oxfordshire & online

Learn leathercraft properly

Highly rated, practical teaching for complete beginners, developing makers and aspiring bag designers. Learn face to face with Georgie or get focused support online.

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  • Friendly, practical teaching
  • Small-group attention
  • Make skills—not just memories

Choose your route

What would you like to learn?

Start with the outcome you want. Each route leads to a different kind of learning, from an enjoyable day making your first piece to focused professional development.

Make something in a day Most popular

Make something in a day

A satisfying, hands-on experience with a finished leather piece to take home.

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Design bags & cut patterns Develop your skills

Design bags & cut patterns

Go beyond following instructions and learn how bags take shape from idea to pattern.

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Work 1‑to‑1 with Georgie Tailored to you

Work 1‑to‑1 with Georgie

Bring a project, technique or business challenge for focused, personal guidance.

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Learn from wherever you are Online

Learn from wherever you are

Book live online 1‑to‑1 help now; self-paced Hands of Tym courses are coming soon.

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Choose from hands-on workshops, one-to-one tuition and intensive bag design and pattern-cutting courses—taught by Georgie in Oxfordshire and online.

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Tote Bag in a Day
In person Bag in a Day

Tote Bag in a Day

Create a useful leather tote and experience the complete journey from prepared components to finished bag.

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Find the right way to learn

Not sure where to begin? Use this quick guide, then explore the full course page before booking.

Learning routeFormatBest forTypical time
Make a finished pieceIn personBeginners and experience daysHalf day or one day
Bag design & pattern cuttingIn personAspiring makers and designersOne or five days
Private practical tuitionIn personA project tailored to youHalf or full day
Live 1‑to‑1 guidanceOnlineAdvice and troubleshooting30 or 60 minutes
Georgie Tym teaching leathercraft

Learn from a working maker

Practical teaching, rooted in real workshop experience.

Georgie Tym is the designer-maker behind Hands of Tym. You’ll learn directly from someone who designs, patterns and hand-makes leather goods in the workshop—not from a generic set of instructions.

The atmosphere is supportive and practical, with space to ask questions and understand why each technique works.

10 yearsof Hands of Tym
Small groupswith practical attention
Real skillsyou can keep using

Simple from start to finish

How booking works

  1. 01

    Choose your experience

    Pick the item, skill or learning format that suits you.

  2. 02

    Check the latest dates

    Use the course schedule or individual course page to see the newest dates.

  3. 03

    Tell us your preferences

    We’ll contact you before an in-person course about colour choices and dietary needs.

  4. 04

    Come and create

    Arrive ready to learn; the course listing explains what is included.

Hands of Tym Academy

Self-paced online courses are coming soon.

Live online 1-to-1 tuition is available now. Our self-paced courses are being developed so you can learn Hands of Tym techniques in your own time—this is a preview, not yet a booking offer.

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Before you book

Course questions, answered

Do I need any leathercraft experience?

Many of the practical courses are suitable for complete beginners. Pattern cutting and private tuition can also support developing makers. Check the individual course page for its specific level, or contact us if you are unsure.

What is included in an in-person course?

Inclusions vary by course, so the product page is the definitive guide. It explains the project, timings and what you need to bring. We contact attendees before the course where colour choices or dietary requirements are needed.

Where do the courses take place?

Most face-to-face tuition takes place in Oxfordshire on the edge of the Cotswolds. Some special sessions use another stated venue. Please check the course listing and booking information for the exact location.

What if the course I want is currently sold out?

We add new course dates regularly. Check the course schedule for the latest dates, or contact us to register your interest and we’ll let you know when the next date is released.

I am not sure which course is right for me—can you help?

Yes. Email info@handsoftym.com with what you would like to make, your current experience and whether you prefer in-person or online learning.

Still deciding?

Tell us what you want to make or learn.

If you are unsure which course fits your experience or goal, get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction.

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