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Leather Hand-Sewn Basics

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $49
  • Earn 490 reward points
  • SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

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  • $49
  • Room 329. A $25 materials fee will be collected at the start of class.
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this sewing class:

Make a stunning wallet in a hands-on leather-stitching workshop. Learn the basic techniques as you find out how to cut smooth edges on leather, punch holes, saddle stitch, and install a button stud closure. The stitching is all by hand, no machine necessary. Tools will be available for use in class.

No prior experience necessary!

Q&A


Q: What kind of leather is used in this class?
A: 
Veg tan 3/4 ounce leather. It's high quality and is not soft garment leather.

Q: Are materials provided and included in the cost of the class?
A:
No. This class also has a $25 materials fee that will be collected at the beginning of class.

School Notes:

You MUST have and input a valid California address and US phone number when signing up for Santa Monica College in-person courses, or you may be rejected from the course. If you do not have a valid US address and phone number, your enrollment will not be accepted.

Students with any valid US address may enroll in online/remote classes. 

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Santa Monica College's Community Education Office operates from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays. Please bring your CourseHorse purchase confirmation with you to class. Your Classroom information is noted in the Special Notes. If you do not have a classroom on your purchase receipt, please reach out to [email protected].

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  • You may receive a credit voucher applicable to future classes, which is valid for two years from the date of issue.
  • A minimum service charge of $15 per class cancellation will be withheld.
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Transfers:

  • To transfer to another class, request must be submitted in writing via email at least 8 business days before the original class meets.
  • A minimum service charge of $15 per class transfer will be deducted.

Important Information:

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  • Missed class meetings may not be made up in another class. There is no auditing of classes.
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Reviews of Classes at Santa Monica College (513)

(4.3-star rating across 513 reviews)
  • Leather Hand-Sewn Basics

    Reviewed by Jessica D. on 12/12/2016
    Teacher was wonderful and very clear with her instructions. I liked the finished results as well!
  • Leather Hand-Sewn Basics

    Reviewed by Rachel H. on 6/28/2016
    I really enjoyed the class. The teacher Rebecca Prange, great teacher . The class was as described and I learned exact,y what I needed to learn. Looking forward to taking more courses through CourseHorse...you guys ROCK!
  • Leather Hand-Sewn Basics

    Anonymous review on 6/26/2016
    The instructor was fun and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the wallet we made in class
  • Leather Hand-Sewn Basics

    Reviewed by Richard C. on 4/10/2016
    The class was small enough for individual attention but large enough so you could see other people's work and compare to your own. Rebecca is knowledgable and is a great guide. SMC has great parking on the weekends and the classroom was a breeze to find.
  • Leather Hand-Sewn Basics

    Reviewed by Jonas T. on 1/30/2016
  • Leather Hand-Sewn Basics

    Anonymous review on 1/24/2016
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who have taken classes at Leather Hand-Sewn Basics have consistently praised the instructor, Rebecca Prange, for her clear instructions and knowledge of the subject. They appreciated the individual attention in the small class setting, while also being able to learn from and compare their work to that of their peers. Many students were satisfied with the finished results of their projects and expressed enthusiasm for taking more courses in the future. The classes were described as informative and as providing exactly what the students needed to learn. Overall, students had a positive learning experience at Leather Hand-Sewn Basics and were able to acquire the necessary skills in leather hand-sewing. Direct quotes: - "The class was as described and I learned exactly what I needed to learn." - "Rebecca is knowledgeable and is a great guide." - "The teacher was wonderful and very clear with her instructions."

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