Introduction to Leatherworking - Grand Rapids Artisans Guild

Join us for our first official meeting as we welcome Caleb Lawson of Saddlesnake Leather to talk to us about how to get started in leatherworking. This will be the first of four in a series welcoming in leatherworkers from around Grand Rapids to teach you all need to know to go off and start the projects you've been dreaming about!

Caleb will be discussing

• Types of leather/Choosing the right leather for your project
• Basic tools and how to use them
• Rivet types and which are best for which situations
• Stitching and lacing methods
• Choosing adhesives, dyes, topcoats, and conditioners
• Modifying and drafting patterns
• Incorporating leather into other crafts

We'll also be discussing our future plans for the group including our first community competition! We look forward to seeing you there!