in person classes
Now teaching leather design classes at The Forge in Nashville, TN. Visit their website to learn more and enroll.
Make your own leather guitar strap
Handmake your own leather guitar strap here in Music City. 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.
make your own 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.
make your own leather accessories
In this dynamic beginner level class, you will fully handmake your own coordinating leather accessories trio. You will be guided through a variety of approaches to leatherworking with emphasis on the fashion element. You will make a leather sash belt, keychain tassel and glasses case, all fully functioning and ready to be used and worn. Add your own design touches with trims, feathers, or beads. This is a great class for current fashion creators who want to get into leather, or anyone interested in a fun way to begin their leatherworking journey.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.