This workshop is geared towards people who want an intro to leather know-how to add to their crafty arsenal, desire to add leather details to their projects, like fabric totes, clutches, or cosplay costumes, or want to get into leather crafting and need to learn the basics of how to find the right leather for a project, and some entry level skills for leather working. This workshop does not have a finished project and is purely a hands-on skills class.
You do not need to provide any tools or supplies; however, if you have any and have questions about them, please bring them to class. There will also be time for individual questions about your specific projects and needs.
Workshop details:
Address: Amend + Adapt Studios
716 Monroe St NE, Studio #10
Washington DC 20017
Sunday, May 5th
Span of workshop: Noon to 4 pm (many students will finish before the end of the workshop)
In this workshop, we will cover:
Basic leather information
how to buy leather
leather terms
types of leather tanning
leather weights and styles
How to cut leather
Edge finishing and burnishing
Basics of hand stitching
Basics of how to select and set hardware
rivets
snaps
Chicago screws
grommets
Basics of tool selection, safety, and use
Disclaimers and information: This workshop includes hammering with mallets and may not be appropriate for people with noise sensitivities. Workshop tickets are non-refundable but transferable, so you can gift or sell your ticket to someone else if you cannot attend the class. Students who appear intoxicated or unable to follow safety instructions will not be allowed to attend classes and will not receive a refund. Light snacks and water/sodas will be provided, and there are several nearby restaurants for a lunch break if desired.
This workshop is geared towards people who want an intro to leather know-how to add to their crafty arsenal, desire to add leather details to their projects, like fabric totes, clutches, or cosplay costumes, or want to get into leather crafting and need to learn the basics of how to find the right leather for a project, and some entry level skills for leather working. This workshop does not have a finished project and is purely a hands-on skills class.
You do not need to provide any tools or supplies; however, if you have any and have questions about them, please bring them to class. There will also be time for individual questions about your specific projects and needs.
Workshop details:
Address: Amend + Adapt Studios
716 Monroe St NE, Studio #10
Washington DC 20017
Sunday, May 5th
Span of workshop: Noon to 4 pm (many students will finish before the end of the workshop)
In this workshop, we will cover:
Basic leather information
how to buy leather
leather terms
types of leather tanning
leather weights and styles
How to cut leather
Edge finishing and burnishing
Basics of hand stitching
Basics of how to select and set hardware
rivets
snaps
Chicago screws
grommets
Basics of tool selection, safety, and use
Disclaimers and information: This workshop includes hammering with mallets and may not be appropriate for people with noise sensitivities. Workshop tickets are non-refundable but transferable, so you can gift or sell your ticket to someone else if you cannot attend the class. Students who appear intoxicated or unable to follow safety instructions will not be allowed to attend classes and will not receive a refund. Light snacks and water/sodas will be provided, and there are several nearby restaurants for a lunch break if desired.
