Make Your Own Vegetable Tanned Leather Belt

Introductory course for people curious about leather work. The class will cover leather types, sourcing, cutting, finishing, beveling/burnishing edges and basic assembly with rivets and Chicago screws. Student will gain an understanding of how to make a variety of strap leather accessories - belts, pet collars/leashes, keychains and more.

Level: Beginners 

Members: $100

Non members: $120

Instructor: Rachel Stone  bio 

Materials fee: $20 for full kit

Materials provided by instructor: All materials supplied by instructor - naked vegetable tanned leather (Wickett & Craig 8-10oz. tooling), buckle (hand made stainless steel or brass), gum tragacanth, finishing wax, wool for buffing, rivets and/or Chicago screws. Instructor's tools will be available for use in class. Students may also bring their own buckle, leather and/or assembly hardware. Hand stitching will not be covered in his class.

Materials students should bring: Nothing required. If students bring their own supplies, the material fee can be adjusted/waived.