Learn to craft a hand-stitched leather travel journal, ready to take on your next adventure! This class is suitable for beginners with some prior hand sewing experience. No leather experience needed. Learn: shaping leather saddle stitching techniques for function and aesthetics leather cross stitching for customizing your piece sewing pockets attaching straps designing for durability and extended use how to use a basic set of leather tools for good results 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 hand-stitching experience (e.g. needlecraft, hand sewing, etc.). Please note this class is not suitable for unaccompanied minors or youth under 16. Location: 80 Mary Street, Port Moody Includes: 6 hours of instruction, and all supplies and tools are included. Download the Supplies & Policies document here. Frequency: Once per week for 2 weeks. 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!
