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Leatherworking 101: Making a Cross Body, Sling Bag

Start
Sun, November 29, 2026
End
Sun, December 20, 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
#1.
Sun, November 29, 2026, 3:00 PM 6:00 PM (CST)
#2.
Sun, December 06, 2026, 3:00 PM 6:00 PM (CST)
#3.
Sun, December 13, 2026, 3:00 PM 6:00 PM (CST)
#4.
Sun, December 20, 2026, 3:00 PM 6:00 PM (CST)
Location
Sewing Room
Spaces left
2

Registration

Session Fee 1: TCM Member - Pay it Forward – $127.00
$112 (registration) + $15 (materials fee)
Session Fee 2: TCM Member - Standard – $115.00
$100 (registration) + $15 (materials fee)
Session Fee 3: TCM Member - Community Supported 80 – $105.00
$90 (registration) + $15 (materials fee)
Session Fee 4: TCM Member - Community Supported 64 – $95.00
$80 (registration) + $15 (materials fee)
Session Fee 5: Non-member - Pay it Forward – $140.00
$125 (registration) + $15 (materials fee)
Session Fee 6: Non-member - Standard – $127.00
$112(registration) + $15 (materials fee)
Session Fee 7: Non-member - Community Supported 80 – $115.00
$100 (registration) + $15 (materials fee)
Session Fee 8: Non-member - Community Supported 64 – $105.00
$90 (registration) + $15 (materials fee)
Volunteer Thank You

Leatherworking 101 is for anyone to get the fundamentals of making things out of leather under their belts.

Class Description

As a 101 student you will learn the fundamentals for making things out of leather. The class will guide you through making a cross-body bag and provide a foundation of knowledge for working with leather in the future.

Skills You Will Learn

Leatherworking 101 will teach students how to:

Use and cut out a pattern
Hand sew pieces together
Dye and finish leather
Gain familiarity with the tools for setting rivets and snaps

Experience Level

This class is beginner friendly!

What to Bring

If you have sensitive hearing, ear plugs or other hearing protection is recommended for some portions of the class.

Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your registration, you can receive a refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start of the first class in the series.

Instructor Bio

Kessabit Vĕto is an experienced leatherworker with over a decade of experience. It has worked with leather to create a variety of items from wallets to backpacks and always enjoys pushing the envelop of style and aesthetics.