Portrait of leather artisan smiling in front of a wood-mounted hand tool rack and leathercraft workbench inside Deco Leather Studio in Miami Beach.

Who's teaching

I'm Mikhail. I run the studio, and I teach every class myself — one student at a time, at the same bench where I make everything else.

I'm self-taught, which means I know exactly where beginners get stuck. Nothing here assumes you've held a leather tool before.

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Close-up view of traditional leatherworking hand tools including French skivers, stitching chisels, edge bevelers, and brass stamps lined up along a wooden workbench shelf at Deco Leather Studio.

The studio

A private leatherworking studio in South Beach — a working bench with wall-mounted tool racks and professional equipment, set up for one student at a time.

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Common Questions

Who teaches the classes?

Classes are taught by Mikhail, the leatherworker behind Deco Leather Studio. Every session is taught one-on-one by the same person who runs the bench — this is a working production studio, not a franchise or a rotating roster of part-time instructors. You're learning the techniques used to make real goods, on real equipment.

What classes do you offer?

Deco Leather Studio offers private leathercraft classes in Miami Beach, Florida. Current classes:

Leather Keychain — 2.5 hours, $150

Leather Cuff Bracelet — 3 hours, $175

Every class includes all leather, hardware, use of professional studio tools, and refreshments. You leave with the finished piece you made.

Do I need any experience?

No. Every class at Deco Leather Studio is designed for complete beginners, and most people who book have never picked up a leather tool. Because sessions are private, instruction adjusts to your level — experienced makers are welcome too.

Do you teach in any language other than English?

Classes run in English or Russian, whichever you prefer. Tell me which when you book, or just mention it when you arrive — sessions are one student at a time, so it takes no arranging. The website, checkout, and participant waiver are in English only.

Индивидуальные занятия по работе с кожей в Майами-Бич проводятся на английском и русском языке. Сайт, оплата и документы — только на английском.

Can I make something other than a bracelet or keychain?

The two classes on the schedule are the leather keychain and the leather cuff bracelet, and those are the pieces you'll make and take home. The techniques behind them — cutting, edge beveling and burnishing, hardware setting, and stamping — carry over to belts, watch straps, dog collars, and luggage tags. If you want to build something different, get in touch before booking and I'll tell you whether it fits a single class.

Is this a good rainy-day activity in Miami Beach?

It's one of the better ones. Classes are entirely indoors at our South Beach studio, run 2.5 to 3 hours, and are walkable from most South Beach hotels. Sessions are booked online and same-day slots are often available, so it works well when a beach day falls through. You'll leave with a finished leather piece you made yourself rather than something bought from a shop.

Where is the studio?

Deco Leather Studio is a private leatherworking studio located inside a residence in the South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach, Florida — not a commercial storefront. It's a dedicated workspace with a heavy-duty workbench, custom tool racks, and professional leather equipment, set up for one student at a time. The exact address and arrival instructions are sent immediately after booking.

How do I book?

Booking is fully self-serve. Choose a class on the Deco Leather Studio website, pick a date and time from the booking calendar, and check out online. You'll receive a confirmation email straight away with your session details, the studio address, and a link to your participant waiver. No back-and-forth required.

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