About this tour
Work alongside Florentine leather craftspeople in a small studio to design and stitch your own wallet. This hands-on workshop runs 2.5 hours and limits groups to four makers, so you'll get genuine guidance while working with premium deadstock leathers sourced from Italian fashion labels. You'll select hides, colours, and hardware, then complete your piece to take home—a functional reminder of time spent creating in an actual artisan atelier rather than a tourist classroom.
Highlights
- Choose from premium deadstock leathers and custom colours
- Learn stitching techniques from working Florentine artisans
- Small groups ensure personal attention and real interaction
- Finished wallet yours to keep and use daily
- Located in an active studio, not a dedicated workshop space
- Coffee, tea, and water provided throughout
What to expect
You'll arrive at a working studio where the maker will walk you through leather selection and design options—think weight, shade, and hardware placement rather than preset templates. Expect to spend the bulk of the session hand-stitching with guidance; if you've never done this before, the pace is forgiving and mistakes are part of the process. The atmosphere is conversational and low-pressure, mixing solo travellers, couples, and families comfortably. By the end, you'll have a functional wallet with visible stitching that shows it's yours, not factory-made.
Good to know
The studio sits near public transport; no special transport arrangements needed. Wheelchair users and those with prams can access all areas. Wear clothes you don't mind getting marked by leather dust or dye. Two-and-a-half hours moves quickly when you're concentrating, so arrive rested and ready to focus.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.