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Over 25,000 students trained over 30 years in six trades

Diploma program:
Leather Backpack Crafting

This diploma program is designed to help students acquire and develop the fundamental techniques of handcrafted leatherwork.

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register before may 16th, 2026

  • June 2nd to July 30th, 2026

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    Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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    EAOSD Northern Campus. Calle 70A #7-81, Bogotá

Why Enroll in This Diploma Program?

  • Hands-on training from the very first sessions.

  • 18 in-person sessions designed for practical skill development.

  • Guidance from instructors with extensive experience in the artisan and leathercraft sector.

  • A curriculum focused on professional growth and entrepreneurship.

  • Certification awarded by the Escuela de Artes y Oficios Santo Domingo, an educational institution with 30 years of experience, national and international recognition in traditional crafts.

Program Overview

  • 96 hours of training: 72 hours of in‑person classes and 24 hours of independent work, giving students the opportunity to address questions and reinforce learning throughout the training period.

  • The program includes rigorous instruction in sharpening and cutting processes, traditional hand stitching, and high‑precision finishing techniques, applied to the creation of a drawstring-style leather backpack with a base‑mounted construction system.

  • Learning is based on practical exercises and technical demonstrations designed to help students acquire and develop the fundamental techniques of handcrafted leatherwork.

  • 12 students per workshop to ensure personalized guidance.

  • No prerequisites required.

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