Intro to Saddle Stitch

Students will select a leather kit and will then glue and punch holes in the leather, then choose thread and sew the case.

Instructor - Stephanie Shields

Stephanie is a leather and textile artist who makes and sells mostly accessories for modern wear and for events like renaissance fayres and steampunk festivals.

She greatly enjoys pattern drafting and product development, as well as teaching. She enjoys nature, science and video and board games. Her classes are relaxed and engaging.

Class Description

If you would like to do leathercraft, this is the best way to begin. Saddle stitch is a foundational technique for joining leather with minimal tools. After this class, you can create many things easily from leather, from keychains to messenger bags, purses, or wallets. You will also learn about basic tools and terminology, allowing you to proceed with confidence in leathercraft.

Material Fee

The materials fee for this class is $10. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo, CashApp, or PayPal.

Class Goals

* Students will learn a basic foundational technique: Saddle Stitch

* Students will learn to glue and punch leather

* The end result will be a card wallet

* This class will allow the student to hand-sew leather

Material Supplied

a pre-cut kit of leather pieces, glue, thread

Students Should Bring

Enthusiasm.

Prerequisites

Students must be 13 years old or older. Any student under 18 years of age must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

Class Policies

Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.

Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.

*Sales end 2 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.