Craft a Handbound Leather Journal with Fish Leather Accent

In this class, you will create a leather journal with fish leather accents. You will be able to choose from several types of fish leather on your cover including walleye, lake trout, perch, and salmon.

You’ll select your leather cover with fish leather attached, pick a thread color, and learn how to hand-stitch six folded parchment signatures into your journal. The instructor will walk you through punching holes, stitching, and adding the final touches to your journal, including a kangaroo lace closure and a leather dressing to protect your cover.

If time allows, there will be a demonstration of the sewing skills needed to attach the fish leather to the cover.

Registration Includes…

Instruction, and all materials ($25 value) and tools will be provided. Students will go home with a handbound journal. They will also gain leather working skills which can benefit them on future projects.

What goes into our class pricing? As a local nonprofit, Duluth Folk School is committed to supporting both our instructors and community. We want to compensate our instructors fairly, keep class sizes small, and keep our doors open—while also keeping prices as low as we can.

Thank you for participating in our local handcraft and education economy! Together, we help keep Duluth a fun and vibrant place.

Student Requirements

• Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: Previous Hand stitching skills are a benefit but not required.
• Best for Ages: 18 and older
• You should bring: Straight edge ruler, and a pencil or pen

Additional Purchases Available

The instructor will have items available for purchase including fish leather skins, wallets, earrings, and small bags.