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Intro to Leather 10-2:30

July 30 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

- $100.00

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COURSE OVERVIEW:

This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the art of hand-sewing leather and canvas using a sewing awl. You will learn basic leather working skills while making a small pouch-style project and also a small wallet completely by hand.

During the class, students will learn simple pattern-making, how to mark and cut leather, how to set up and thread a sewing awl, and basic hand-sewing techniques for joining leather pieces together.

Each student will receive a small tool kit to take home, including:

  • A sewing awl
  • A scratch awl
  • Cloth measuring tape
  • Extra needles

By the end of the class, you will have completed two small leather projects and gained the basic skills needed to continue sewing leather, canvas, and other heavy materials on your own

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

I am a self taught craftsman in leather and wood. The skills I have , come from a lifetime with tools in my hand, and ideas in my head.
For the past 32 years of my life , I have been owner, manager, and designer for the Leelanau Trading Company . A company I created in 1994 to sell my craft work. With the process of running a business, I have learned, and developed unique leather working procedures, that have helped make our business successful and thrive.
I have always found joy, and contentment in making things. And have been very fortunate, and thankful to have been able to make a living with my hands. I want to spend  sometime now passing on some òf the skills I have ,that make me happy.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

  • Required tools/materials are provided by your instructor an and will be available once the course begins.
  • Participants should bring lunch.

COURSE DATES

July 23rd 10am-12pm | 12:30pm-2:30pm  lunch in between

July 30th 10am-12pm | 12:30pm-2:30pm lunch in between

COURSE DETAILS: (MINIMUM 8 MAXIMUM 10)

Tuition: $100

Supply fee to the Instructor: $25

Details

  • Date: July 30
  • Time:
    10:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Cost: $100.00
  • Event Category:

Organizer

Venue

  • Thoreson Farm
  • 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.
    Port Oneida Rural Historic District,     + Google Map
  • Phone 2313346103

Details

  • Date: July 30
  • Time:
    10:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Cost: $100.00
  • Event Category:

Organizer

Venue

  • Thoreson Farm
  • 3694 S. Thoreson Rd.
    Port Oneida Rural Historic District,     + Google Map
  • Phone 2313346103
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