Wax and Leather Tote - Leather Workshop

Price
$100
Date:Sat 7 November (2:00PM - 5:00PM)

Create your one-of-a-kind waxed canvas tote with leather handles.

This class is suitable for beginners, either as an introduction to working with leather, or as a refresher to build your skills. You will see how easy and inexpensive it is to get started with just a few basic tools. Learn:

  • how to set your machine up for sewing waxed canvas and leather
  • how to accurately cut fabric
  • sewing straight seams and perfect boxed corners
  • how to use basic leather tools
  • customizing your piece with colour choices and hardware

Our Leather Explorer Workshops build skills and confidence with more in-depth projects.

Sewing Level: Beginner. Suitable for beginner to confident beginner who have some machine sewing experience (e.g. an Intro to Sewing class). Please note this class is not suitable for unaccompanied minors or youth under 16.

    Location: 80 Mary Street, Port Moody

    Includes: 3 hours of instruction, and leather handles, hardware, and tools are included. Other supplies extra.

    Download the Supplies & Policies document here.

    A complete supply kit is available here for this class in a variety of colour choices.

    Frequency: Once for 3 hours.


    Instructor: Alexander Hewitt has been working with leather for 13 years. He's made everything from rugged bags & wallets, to necklaces & carved poetry, all from a small set of tools he's taken around the world, meeting different styles and masters across nearly 60 countries. He loves sharing ideas and adventures with others, and helping them try new things!


     

    Cancellation Policy

    Full registration payment is required to reserve your space in a class or event. Cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellations made more than 10 days in advance of the class or event will receive a full refund to store credit. For cancellations made less than 10 days in advance: A store credit of 50% of the fee will be given if more than 4 days notice, or if 4 days or less notice from the class time is given then no refund or transfer will be issued.

    For further information please see our FAQ page.

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