Leather Craft 101: Introduction to the tools
Learn basic hand tool skills to get you started in your leather crafting journey and learn proper techniques to make a bracelet.
Location
Artisan's Asylum
96 Holton Street Boston, MA 02135Refund Policy
About this event
Instructor - Hope Zimmerman
Hope has been working with leather for over 20 years specializing in belt making. During that period, they have developed their techniques in using the hand tools needed to create high end leather work. Once their mentor started asking for guidance in his dye work is when they realized they are ready to share their skills with others. Join them in learning how to use the tools needed for your own finished leather piece, starting with their introduction class "Getting to know the tools".
Class Description
This class is intended for anyone looking to learn and develop basic tools skills needed for working with belting-weight leathers. The aim is to have students confident in what tools are needed and how they are holding and using them so they can keep developing their hand skills. The benefits of taking this class is having different tools to try and see what they are most comfortable with, and leave with a list and access to finding the necessary tools for their own collection.
Learn basic hand tool skills to get you started in your leather crafting journey. You will have different tools to try out and learn proper techniques to make a bracelet for the first class. More difficult techniques will be introduced in a second and third-level class.
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $20. 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 through PayPal, Venmo, or Credit Card.
Class Goals
Students will learn;
- About different types of leather, and how to pick the correct type for your project
- What tools are needed for your project
- Hand skills and tool techniques
- Students will have a bracelet they made with the new skills they learned to take home.
- A list of suppliers so they can get supplies for their future projects
Material Supplied
Leather, hardware (snaps, buckles, decorations), Dyes, sealers, conditioners
Students Should Bring
Closed-toe shoes, paper, pens, project ideas
Prerequisites
Students must be 10 years old or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.
Class Policies
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Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
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If another class is available at a later date, or if the class has been rescheduled, your class fee will automatically apply to the next class session unless the session is already full or you specifically request a refund. No refunds are given for changes to location or Instructor.
All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of an adult.
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