Discover the art of hand-sewing leather and create a personalized leather card holder that reflects your unique style. Unleash your creativity and learn the basics of leatherwork in this introductory workshop at a renowned Brooklyn school. All materials are provided for a seamless experience in crafting your very own wallet.
This was a really fun and informative class! I enjoyed myself and learned how to make a simple, elegant wallet. Great for a total beginner like me! Thank you!
In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn the basics of hand sewing leather and create your own leather card holder, or a pouch.
All materials are provided, including leather, tools, waxed threads and option of embossing words.
If you’ve never worked with leather before, this is a perfect introduction! Techniques include studding or hand sewing the wallet together, foil stamping to create your own personalized wallet.
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.
Students who attended the Wallet Making Workshop had a positive experience. The class was described as fun and informative, with a patient and helpful instructor. Participants chose from various patterns to create their own unique wallets. They praised the inviting and creative atmosphere of the studio. Some students expressed a desire to take more classes or become members in the future. A majority of students found the instruction clear and detailed, and the class was seen as a great introduction to leatherworking for beginners. Quotes: 1. "The class was excellent - full of great info as well as fun. Bonnie was a great teacher! She allowed us to be as creative as we wanted but was still able to shepherd everyone along so we actually finished whatever we chose to make." 2. "Clear instructions and detailed help made this class awesome." 3. "This class is perfect for a beginner."
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Brooklyn Shoe Space
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
87 Richardson Street Unit 300G
Leonard/Richardson
Brooklyn, New York 11211 Williamsburg, Brooklyn
87 Richardson Street Unit 300G
Leonard/Richardson
Brooklyn, New York 11211
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