ABOUT: Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts graduate Ratinath "Nuke" Chantawilaskul is not a new name in the Bangkok shoes and bag design industry as she kicked off her career as a designer for long-standing leather brand Maneesilp. Now joining the same building as Black Amber Barber Shop and Smitheries, Ratinath presents her own working studio for made-to-order leather products, while also running leather-making courses.

 

CLASSES: Beginners can opt for the one-day workshop covering both design and production (5 hours, B3,500). The basic short course, meanwhile, goes for 15 hours (3-5 days, B8,900), while the full course takes 30 hours (6-10 days, B14,900). The number of days per class and hours per day are negotiable, while seats are limited to four people per class.