How can leather offcuts be transformed into original handmade items, and how can traditional crafts be enhanced with modern technology? These were the main themes of our training in Tenerife.

In February 2026, two representatives of MTÜ Craft Depo took part in an Erasmus+ individual staff learning mobility hosted by Triarti Art And Craft in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain.

We explored leathercraft as a new creative field for Craft Depo, learning to make small items and accessories, decorate and personalise them, and incorporate traditional motifs from the Canary Islands.

CNC engraving was particularly interesting. We learned how drawings can be converted into digital files and transferred onto leather using specialised equipment. This demonstrated how traditional craftsmanship can be combined with digital technology.

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