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Basic Leather Tooling Techniques

  • Beginner
  • 15 and older
  • $115
  • Earn 1,150 reward points
  • 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 3 hours

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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this leather class:

In this 3-4 hour class students will learn the basics of leather tooling on vegetable tanned leather. Students will learn step by step how to draw, transfer, cut, tool, and oil their project.
Students will take home a truly unique piece of art.

You will learn where to purchase some tools and get to try out some pf the teacher's in class.

1-2 sq ft of veg tan leather and tools included in the course.

Q&A

Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?
A: 
No, but you will have time to catch up with the teacher. You can coordinate to come to the next session available. 1 week advance notice is necessary for any changes.

Q: Is a certificate of completion available to me after completing their class?
A: Yes

Q: Is a professional certificate available to me after completing their class?
A: No

Q: Can I take home what I make in this class?
A: Yes

Q: Is this class hands on?
A: Yes

Q: Is there anything else I should be aware of to be prepared for class?
A: Yes, bring a notebook & pencil to keep notes. For hands on sessions, you may want an apron to keep your clothes clean.

Refund Policy

All classes and workshops are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Class Make-up Policy

For multiple-day classes, if you have to miss a day, you are responsible for getting the information that will catch you up on missed information during the class hours. Any additional time you will need to finish the project due to your absence shall be signed-up as a studio-hour session at a $150/day rate.

We take your safety seriously. With COVID-19, circumstances may change quickly, at the last minute. Please communicate with us, if you are traveling from afar. We expect that you will be healthy, and that if you feel sick slightly, you will let us know and we will postpone the course. We will have hand sanitizers, surface wipes, we will wash hands frequently, and each student will have their own tool box to use during the course. Any shared equipment will be cleaned in between use.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Brooklyn Shoe Space (191)

(4.6-star rating across 191 reviews)
  • Basic Leather Tooling Techniques

    Reviewed by Mabel Y. on 12/2/2016
    Ms. Boksenbau set a comfortable pace and gave clear instructions. which allowed a novice like myself to gain the confidence to go for it. I was very pleased with my first attempt at leather tooling, thanks to her instructions.
  • Basic Leather Tooling Techniques

    Anonymous review on 6/12/2016
    The teacher Elizabeth is very knowledgeable and polite, I only which the class was longer
  • Basic Leather Tooling Techniques

    Reviewed by rebeca R. on 6/6/2016
    Emily is an excellent teacher that presents the basic information about leather tooling in a relaxed and fun way. I made something cool.
  • Basic Leather Tooling Techniques

    Reviewed by maria m. on 4/10/2016
  • Basic Leather Tooling Techniques

    Anonymous review on 2/8/2016
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Students who have taken classes at Basic Leather Tooling Techniques have had positive experiences and learned valuable skills. The instructor, Ms. Boksenbau, sets a comfortable pace and provides clear instructions, which allows even beginners to gain the confidence to try leather tooling. Many students are pleased with their first attempts at leather tooling, thanks to the instructor's instructions. Elizabeth, the teacher, is described as knowledgeable and polite, and some students express a desire for longer classes to learn even more. One student specifically mentions Emily as an excellent teacher who presents basic information in a relaxed and fun way, resulting in the creation of something cool. Overall, students appreciate the instruction they receive and leave the class with newfound confidence and the ability to create their own leather tooling projects. Direct quotes: 1. "Ms. Boksenbau set a comfortable pace and gave clear instructions, which allowed a novice like myself to gain the confidence to go for it." 2. "Emily is an excellent teacher who presents the basic information about leather tooling in a relaxed and fun way. I made something cool." 3. "The teacher Elizabeth is very knowledgeable and polite, I only wish the class was longer."

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