Forged in Leather - What's next for us in 2025?

As we step into March (already?!)  we are gearing up for an exciting year of growth and adventure.

Last year threw some difficult curveballs our way that impacted the running of the workshop in ways we never anticipated. But thanks to the unwavering support of our incredible customers, we weathered the storm and came out the other side stronger than ever.

Now, we’ve got renewed ambition and we are setting some pretty positive goals for the future of Cosmic Workshop—and Letters of Marque of course.

A huge focus for us this year is finally getting all the new equipment and tools we invested in over the last 18 months, finally up and running.  This was all bought in prior to us having a bit of “a time” to refine our craft even further.

With our personal commitment to pushing the boundaries of what we can create, we’re making sure our workshop is more fully equipped to bring you even more intricate, high-quality leatherwork.  As physically disabled business owners, all the new toys will help us on a very practical level too.

Expanding Our Convention Presence with ReedPop

We’re thrilled to continue our business collaboration with ReedPop, bringing hands-on leatherworking workshops to MCM Comic Con UK!

Whether you're an experienced crafter or a complete beginner, these workshops are a fantastic way to learn a new skill and experience the joy of working with leather. We’re looking forward to meeting more of you in person and sharing our passion for this craft at these incredible events.  

The main workshops will have some tweaks and changes this year, so keep your eyes peeled for further information!

Ahoy There!

As our sales continues to expand, we’re delighted to see more international customers discovering Cosmic Workshop.

A lot of messages came in after the new EU regulations came into effect, and we were sorry as hell that we had to stop shipping to our amazing customers there.  Happily, this Spring should see this sorted out as we get our European ducks in a row to keep the government happy!

While the UK, USA, and Japan still remain our largest markets, we’re seeing more interest from even more places around the world. It’s amazing to know that our creations are being enjoyed across the globe, and we can’t wait to see where 2025 takes us next.

New Swagger in action

Did you notice?! Our website has had a serious glow-up! We’ve reworked the design to make it more visually engaging, easier to navigate, and better suited to showcasing our work.

It is much simpler and now reflects the creativity that defines Cosmic Workshop. If you haven’t checked it out yet, now’s the perfect time!

Meet the ‘Booth Gremlins’

If you’ve ever attended an event where we’ve set up shop, you may have met Kit and Rob—our legendary ‘Booth Gremlins.’ We couldn’t pull things off without their invaluable help in keeping everything running smoothly at busy conventions.

From guarding our stand, assisting customers, and most importantly, keeping Jules topped up with bubble tea, they both ensure we can focus on what we do best.

We’re so lucky to have them as part of the team and you can see them again at MCM and Fantasy Forest this year!

Speaking of Fantasy Forest…

We’ve now experienced Fantasy Forest in both a raging storm and an intense heatwave, but nothing can keep us away from this incredible event!

One of our favourite aspects is their trinket trading concept, which adds an extra layer of magic and community spirit, so of course we will be bursting with booty for you to trade with!

We loved being part of it all, and are excited to return in July to soak up the atmosphere once again.  PLEASE BRING YOUR DOGGIES TO MEET US TOO!

On a finishing note, while the planets are aligned and looking majestic overhead, None of this would be possible without you—our incredible customers and supporters.

Last year tested us in ways we never expected, but your loyalty, encouragement, and enthusiasm carried us through. We’re beyond grateful and can’t wait to bring you along for everything 2025 has in store.

Here’s to a year of new creations, exciting collaborations (yes, we are finally doing them again) and unforgettable experiences.