Leatherworking - Badge Holder Make & Take

In this class you will learn the fundamental skills you need to start working with leather by making a simple, useful ID badge holder that you'll take home with you! You’ll be introduced to a wide range of leatherworking techniques, tools, and materials and shown how to apply them to a design. Working with veg-tanned leather, we'll start from the basics and use our skills to create something you can use every day. Our instructor will guide you through the process step by step, tool by tool.

Topics Covered:
• Cutting, skiving, punching holes, gouging, and folding leather
• Dyeing and conditioning leather
• Hand-stitching everything together
• Types and cuts of leather, and how to shop for what you need

By the end of this class, you'll have the knowledge and skills to start creating your own beautiful leatherwork projects!