A 2-hour hands-on experience at Nova Studio. You choose the leather, design the details, and leave with a one-of-a-kind handmade journal — and the feeling that comes with making something real.
I'm a Bay Area-based leather crafter and workshop host. Before starting this creative chapter, I was a startup founder in the creator economy. Now, I spend my days designing leather journals, curating charm collections, and bringing people together for hands-on workshops.
I host my workshops at Nova Studio, a beautiful studio in downtown Los Altos. Workshops are small, relaxed, and designed to feel more like a gathering than a class. No experience is needed — just bring your curiosity, and you'll leave with a personalized piece made by you.
Set in the cozy, aesthetic space of Nova Studio in the heart of downtown Los Altos — a bright room designed for creativity, inspiration, and meaningful connection. No experience needed. Just curiosity and two hours for yourself.
Your leather journal grows with you. Use it however feels right.
The charm bar is one of the most loved parts of the workshop. A curated collection of natural stones, glass beads, and ceramic and gold charms — all laid out for you to explore and choose from.
You get up to 9 charms included. Each one you pick adds a layer of meaning to your journal — symbols, colors, textures that feel like you.
A leather workshop is the kind of experience people actually talk about after. Whether it's a birthday, a team offsite, or a bachelorette — I'll handle everything.