Italy's finest leather crafting techniques, brought to you by master artisans
SLKIN Club was founded in 2010 by Antonio Ricci, a third-generation leather craftsman from Florence, Italy. With a passion for preserving traditional Italian leatherworking techniques while embracing modern design, Antonio established SLKIN Club to share his family's legacy with aspiring artisans worldwide.
What began as a small workshop has grown into a premier institution for leather crafting education, drawing students from around the globe who seek to learn authentic Italian methods from master craftsmen.
Today, SLKIN Club stands as a bridge between centuries-old traditions and contemporary leather goods design, ensuring these valuable skills continue to thrive in the modern world.
At SLKIN Club, we are dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of traditional Italian leather craftsmanship while empowering a new generation of artisans with the skills, knowledge, and inspiration to create exceptional leather goods.
We uphold the highest standards in both our teaching methods and the quality of work we inspire our students to create.
We honor centuries-old Italian leather working techniques, ensuring these valuable methods are not lost to time.
While respecting tradition, we embrace modern tools and methods that enhance the craft for contemporary artisans.
We foster a supportive environment where knowledge is shared freely and creativity is encouraged.
Founder & Master Craftsman
Third-generation leather artisan from Florence, Italy, with over 30 years of experience specializing in traditional bag making techniques.
Master Pattern Designer
Former designer for luxury Italian fashion houses, Elena brings 25 years of pattern making expertise to SLKIN Club.
Leather Finishing Expert
Specializing in dyeing, edge finishing, and surface treatments, Marco ensures every piece meets the highest standards of quality.
Small Goods Specialist
With expertise in wallets, card holders, and small accessories, Sofia teaches precision techniques for detailed work.
The SLKIN Club workshop is a state-of-the-art facility designed to honor traditional craftsmanship while providing modern amenities for optimal learning.
Each student workstation is equipped with professional-grade tools and materials, ensuring you learn with the best equipment available. Our spacious, well-lit environment encourages focus and precision while fostering collaboration among students.
We maintain a carefully curated selection of premium Italian leathers and hardware, giving students access to the same materials used by luxury brands worldwide.
"The depth of knowledge at SLKIN Club is incredible. I've taken courses at other schools, but nothing compares to learning from true Italian masters. It's changed my entire approach to leather crafting."
Professional Leatherworker
"As a complete beginner, I was worried about keeping up, but the instructors at SLKIN Club were incredibly patient and supportive. Now I'm creating pieces I never thought possible."
Beginner Course Graduate
We collaborate with leading Italian tanneries and tool manufacturers to provide our students with the finest materials and equipment
Discover the joy of creating beautiful leather goods with guidance from Italian master craftsmen
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