BOOT CAMP

$350
15 hours total. 6 week series.

This is a skill building series.
We’ve designed a variety of projects to demonstrate and practice the skills you’re learning: double needle saddle stitch, double loop edge braid, 4 strand round braid, dyeing and burnishing, cutting and setting hardware and more.
Learn a lot of leather working tips and tricks
All materials, hardware and use of tools are included in the tuition.
This hands-on fundamentals course is for people who want to learn how to make items and projects out of a variety of weights and types of leather. Whether you have done some leather work on your own, have already attended a workshop at the school or have never worked with leather before, this is the best class to refine your skills and move forward to more intricate projects and advanced classes.
In 6 weeks, 15 hours total, we will cover all the basic information students need to complete 3 or more different projects. We explore many aspects of working with leather: cutting, gluing, shaping, dyeing, hardware, and finishing techniques. Patterns and projects are provided as well as many choices of leather types and colors. You will also have time and space to work on independent projects of your own designs as the class progresses. All materials, hardware and use of tools are included.