Fundamentals of Leatherworking

Curious about leatherworking? This highly acclaimed, in-depth workshop will teach you all of the skills you need! Limited class size. If you've never tried your hand at leatherworking, or if you are looking to take your existing leather skills to the next level, instructor Jacob Johnson will guide you through the many details and techniques you'll want to know in order to get a solid foundation with your journey into this timeless craft. Over the course of 5 hours, this deep-dive will train you in all of the core skills required to create nearly any leatherworking project. By the end, you will have created your very own fully customized leather keychain using top quality materials and high-end techniques. Not only will you take home a piece to be proud of, but you will leave with the confidence and knowledge on exactly how to get started on your next project! Instructor Jacob will provide demonstrations, explain different types of leather, materials and how to use the tools of the trade. Together you will explore a variety of different techniques with one-on-one guidance and answers to any questions you may have along the way. Your class project will be created from top-grain, hand dyed, vegetable tanned leather (vegan options available upon request). You will get to customize each part of your project by choosing your thread, hardware and leather colour, as well as learning how to use a wide range of detailing stamps in order to truly personalize your one of a kind keychain. When properly built and cared for, leather goods can last decades and will develop the beautiful patina that only high-quality leather goods can achieve. There will be a fair amount of hands on hammering, cutting, sanding, polishing and a technique called saddle-stitching (where you sew using two blunted needles at once). Site3 will provide all tools and materials, but it is recommended to bring some kind of lunch/snack and hydration. There will be a half-hour break at the mid-point of the class. If you're curious about Site 3 Co-Laboratory please stop by for our weekly Open House every Thursday evening, more info at www.site3.ca PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS, CONTACT [email protected] BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR TICKET. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO HOST YOU. REFUNDS WILL ONLY BE GIVEN IF YOU EMAIL [email protected] WITH MORE THAN 72 HOURS REMAINING UNTIL THE CLASS. ALL OTHER REQUESTS WILL BE DEALT WITH AT THE ORGANISATION'S DISCRETION AND REFUNDS MAY NOT BE GIVEN.