Leather Bag Charm Workshop

Join us for a fun and social hands-on workshop where you’ll design and make your own leather bag charms from scratch! 

We’re turning scrap leather into something worth keeping. Using pieces from leather artisan David Lee of Smith+Parka, you’ll cut your own shapes, draw on them with markers, and layer and glue your way into a custom charm. Each piece is a little different, so part of the fun is finding the ones you like and building from there.

We’ll have the hardware and all the tools ready, as well as light refreshments for you to snack on while you work. You’ll be able to mix and match colors, layer pieces, and add your own details to make something that really feels like you. Bring your ideas, or figure it out as you go! David will have images for you trace, and he will also be bringing a laser printer so you can etch initials or other designs onto your charm. 

Come solo or with friends, and leave with something 100% genuinely you to clip onto your bag.

This event is part of Community Week NYC (May 9-17, 2026) - a citywide celebration of social connection. Explore all events so you can find your people at www.communityweek.nyc.