17/09/2026
Umar —
Course 1: Leather Bags & Accessories
Umar was part of the first London Makers cohort, joining our Leather Bags & Accessories course with a clear ambition: to build their portfolio and prepare for studying Product Design at university.
Working alongside London-based artist and designer Amelie Matignon, Umar explored leather working, product design and creative enterprise, developing their ideas from concept through to making.
Inspired by their passion for aviation, Umar designed and produced this bespoke clutch bag, combining their own creative interests with the skills they developed throughout the course.
For Umar, London Makers provided a space to build confidence, develop their creative practice and take a step towards further education.
London Makers is a free creative enterprise programme for neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities aged 16+. Through artist-led courses, mentoring and hands-on making, makers develop creative skills, create real-world products and explore pathways into education, enterprise, volunteering and employment.
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