Little King Leather Academy

Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned crafter who struggles with the business side, these courses show you exactly how to master leatherwork and launch a successful brand.
Join the AcademyMeet the Academy
Hear from Ryan about what's inside and who it's for.
I built this brand from scratch. Now I'm giving you the blueprint.
I've spent 10 years honing my skills and building a global leather craft brand. Along the way I grew a community of 670K+ followers, worked with global brands like Google, made commissioned pieces for pro athletes and collaborated with social media personalities.
The Academy is everything I learned, laid out step by step, so you can get there faster.
Don't do it alone. Let's develop your skills and your brand together.
Explore the courses
From your first stitch to running the machines and the business behind them.

Foundational to advanced techniques, project by project, with templates and step-by-step videos.

Get confident with the machines that speed up your work and raise your quality.

The digital side of the craft and the brand: design files, tools and getting your work online.

Fresh, ready-to-use digital patterns added every month for members.
What's inside
Everything you need to sharpen your craft and turn it into a business.
Structured courses
Master everything from foundational techniques to advanced skills, in a clear order.
Live Q&As
Get direct support on your projects and your business, in real time.
Templates & walkthroughs
Ready-to-use design files paired with step-by-step video walkthroughs.
Direct critique
Personal feedback on your work so you can improve faster.
Exclusive discounts
Member-only savings on Little King supplies and patterns.
A community
Makers who support each other and grow alongside you.
Exclusive discount codes
Academy members get exclusive discounts on Little King supplies and patterns, so the tools and materials you learn with cost less.
Built for where you are
Start from zero
- Learn the fundamentals the right way
- Follow templates and videos project by project
- Get feedback before bad habits set in
Turn skill into a brand
- Push into advanced techniques
- Get business support in live Q&As
- Follow the blueprint behind a global leather brand
Don't do it alone.
Let's develop your skills and your brand together.
Join the Academy
