in person classes

Now teaching leather design classes at The Forge in Nashville, TN. Visit their website to learn more and enroll.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private leather design classes with Boogie Rocco are available in the Nashville area upon request. For more information, send an email to inquiries@electricwarriornyc.com

online classes

Discover in depth leather fashion design instruction with SkillShare and Creative Fabrica. Paid membership is required to participate.

intro to leather fashion design

Learn how to work with leather as a fashion material in this challenging introductory class. Students must have basic knowledge of sewing and access to a sewing machine. This class will get you started with understanding how to approach leather as a fashion material by employing essential design principles. Practice sewing and various decorative techniques and manipulations that can be later applied to any type of leather garment or accessory that you wish to design!

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make a leather saddle bag

Impress your friends and family with a beautiful full leather fashion accessory that YOU made. In this challenging beginner level class, you will handmake a saddle style leather handbag. Learn about different types of leather, lacing applications and more. You will be pleasantly surprised by how approachable it is to execute a gorgeous and functional leather bag. This is a great class for crafters who want to expand into leatherworking and are up for a challenge. No prior experience with leather necessary.

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make a leather tassel

In this fun class, learn how to make a rolled leather tassel. Add your own embellishments like feathers, trim, beads, or chain. This quick and easy project is a great way to use up leather scraps.

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Make a leather wrap belt

In this fun class, learn how to make and wear a stylish leather wrap belt. This quick and easy project is done completely by hand and finished in no time!

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make a leather guitar strap

Handmake your own leather guitar strap with buckle. In this introductory level class, you will learn about proper types of leather, tools and applications, while gathering the comprehensive basic skills to start on your leatherworking journey. No prior experience with leatherworking necessary.

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make a leather belt with buckle

In this intro level class, you will learn the skills and techniques to create your own high-quality leather belts with buckles. Gather the basics of leatherworking, including cutting and shaping leather, adding hardware and buckles, and finishing techniques. This project is great for beginners and can be completed in a short amount of time! Perfect introductory project for anyone looking to explore leatherworking.

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