Leathercraft Basics

Come join our 3-hour class where you’ll craft your own leather slip wallet. Designed for beginners, this class requires no previous experience and all materials are included.

We’ll talk briefly about types of tanned leather, the basic tools necessary, and saddle stitching. After choosing your piece of leather you’ll cut, punch, and hand stitch a simple durable accessory.

Along with your personalized item, take home the foundational skills to a rewarding hobby.

Registration Includes

Learn how to layout, mark, punch, and saddle stitch a simple leather project. Take home a pocket slip style card wallet and knowledge to plan your own 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: This class is for anyone.
• Best for Ages: 18 and older
• You should bring: You don’t need to bring anything but some students like to bring paper and something to write with.

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