Refillable Journal/Book Cover Workshop
All art is beautiful and enriches the world, but functional art is truly something special. This class will allow students to create a refillable journal cover for a notebook that has either lined pages for writing or blank pages for sketching. Students will pick their project size in accordance with what kind of notebook they would like it to house – moleskin or hardcover. This project will cover skills in design work, patterning, tooling, dye work and sewing.
Students are suggested to either bring an apron or wear clothes that can potentially get stained as it is possible this may occur in the process of finishing projects.
Leather Inlay Workshop – Accessories and Small Projects
There are plenty of ways to embellish leather projects, including inserting an inlay of a different material or a stone. A variety of projects can benefit from such embellishments – card holders, cuff bracelets, leather headbands, earrings, even passport holders – items that can be used on a daily basis for decades. This class will cover the basics of patterning, tooling, sewing, riveting, adding hardware and dye work. Students are suggested to either bring an apron or wear clothes that can potentially get stained.
Custom Leather Pet Collar and Leash Workshop
Our pets are part of our family and as family they deserve the very best! Now you have the opportunity to make it for them! In this class students will learn basic tooling, finishing and sewing skills all while making your pet a wearable piece of art as well as a functioning, durable leash. This class is suitable for beginners as well as intermediate level students. All students will need to provide the weight and general size class of their dog prior to the class to ensure that the correct materials can be provided.
Students are suggested to either bring an apron or wear clothes that can potentially get stained as it is possible this may occur in the process of finishing projects.
Advanced Knife Sheath Techniques – Inlay and Embellishment
Add personality and style to your knife sheaths by exploring inlay techniques and other decorative details. In this class, you’ll learn design, patterning, sewing, and sealant treatments while creating a pouch, split-toe, or stud-style sheath, with or without a belt loop. Variety of design options are availbe to customize your sheath to fit your knife and your style.Beginners and intermediate students are welcome. Please bring a knife to use for patterning. Your knife will help determine the sheath style you make. An apron or clothes that can get a little messy are recommended, as finishing work may involve stains.