Intro to Leathercraft – Build Your Own Wallet

This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of leathercraft through a hands-on project: making a basic wallet or card holder.

SESSION AND PRICING

Saturday, May 2nd, 2-4pm

Non-members $180

Members $165 (membership will be verified upon purchase)

Materials $25

OVERVIEW

This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of leathercraft through a hands-on project: making a basic wallet or card holder. Students will gain an understanding of leather types, essential tools, and traditional techniques while creating a functional everyday item.

Learning Objectives

You will learn:

• Leather basics: vegetable-tanned vs. chrome-tanned, leather weight (oz), and patina.
• How to cut and score leather pieces.
• How to punch stitch holes and master the saddle stitch.
• Techniques for assembly, gluing, sanding, beveling, and burnishing.
• Finishing & leather care for long-lasting use.

Project

You will complete your own hand-stitched wallet/card holder, gaining confidence in foundational leatherworking techniques.

INSTRUCTOR

Bryan Sorrentino is a self-taught hobbyist leather crafter with over five years of experience making bags, wallets, laptop cases, clothing, and accessories. He focuses on blending traditional handcraft with modern tools and design, helping students learn practical skills they can immediately apply. His classes emphasize clean technique, thoughtful design, and building confidence in working with leather.

LOCATION

MakerSpace NYC

Brooklyn Army Terminal

140 58th Street, Building B, Unit 1C (next to Pete's Brooklyn Eats)

Brooklyn, NY 11220

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS:

Class size limited to 10 students. Minimum 4 students. We reserve the right to cancel the class if we do not have a minimum amount of students so please purchase your tickets early. If we cancel, we will refund you in full and notify you. You may cancel and get a refund up to three days before the class. After that, refunds are contingent on us being able to fill your seat. Under no circumstances do we offer refunds to individuals who cancel on the same day. If you cancel, please note that Eventbrite fees are non-refundable.