“Beldi” means handmade in Moroccan Arabic — where Niccy apprenticed in ancient craft techniques, including the Ethiopian Coptic book stitch.

In this immersive, hands-on workshop, you’ll design and emboss your own symbolic pattern using hand-forged tools, then bind a beautiful 70-page personalised leather journal using traditional methods passed down through generations.

5-hour workshop in two parts:
• Leather craft & embossing
• Traditional book binding

All materials are supplied. Suitable for participants at any skill level and who are 12 years and older. Wear suitable art friendly clothing. BYO snacks & lunch.

You’ll learn about — and work with — unique hand-forged tools made from bone, horn, sand-cast and re-appropriated metal.

Leave with new skills, a deeper connection to craft, and a one-of-a-kind leather journal you made yourself.