Leathercrafting 101: Jan 24/Feb 28+

Class Description

Leathercrafting 101: Jan 24/Feb 28/March 7 4 hour workshops All materials included Adults and mature teens. January 24 9am-1pm: Coaster Set (4) January 24 2-6pm: Journal (6” x 9”) February 28 9am-1pm: Journal (6” x 9”) February 28 2-6pm: Tray March 7 9am-1pm: Journal (6” x 9”) March 7 2-6pm: Tray (2, 4” x 4”) Work with leather smith and artist, LuAnne Malnory - she’ll take you into the world of working with leather as you learn techniques like cutting, molding, carving, stamping, and stitching. This class is for the beginner wanting an entry into the world of upcycling leather into beautifully finished products you will use and love. COASTER SET: Students use stamps to make unique designs, finish and burnish edges; oil, resist and antique the surfaces. The stand and coasters can be hand stitched if time allows. The stand will be glued and stitched. JOURNAL - 6” x 9”: Students will use stamps to make unique design on journal covers, including monograms if desired; plus oil, resist and antique the surface. Hand stitching is required. If time allows, student may learn simple carving techniques. TRAY - 2, 4" x 4". Students will make unique design on valet trays with stamps; oil, resist, plus antiquing the surface; finish and burnish the edges; and add snaps to corners.