Leatherworking for Beginners: A Holiday Wallet Workshop
December 14
Regular price $180.00
TOTAL COST: $180
Course Fee: $150
Materials: $30
DATES: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
TIME: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM PST
LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate
AGE GROUP: Adults
LOCATION: Building 324C, Fort Worden, Port Townsend. (COVID protocol will be observed, read our policies here)
DESCRIPTION
Let's get our hands busy with leatherworking in this festive holiday workshop led by local artist Maya Vega Garcia! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the fundamentals of leathercraft while creating your very own hand-cut, hand-stitched leather wallet.
Maya will guide you through the entire process—from selecting high-quality leather and familiarizing yourself with essential tools, to mastering techniques like marking stitch lines, using stitch chisels, hand stitching, and conditioning your leather for a professional finish.
By the end of the workshop, you'll have a beautifully crafted wallet ready to gift or keep for yourself. Plus, you'll gain the skills and confidence to continue exploring leatherwork on your own. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to create a meaningful, handmade item this holiday season!
SUPPLY INFORMATION
All materials and supplies, including leather, needles, thread, and leather conditioner, are provided with the materials fee. Cutting-tools will be loaned by the instructor to each student.
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more
ABOUT MAYA
Maya Vega Garcia is the founder of Golden Hour Leather & Canvas, an upholstery and canvas studio in downtown Port Townsend. Trained as a tailor in Hamburg, she’s spent years exploring everything from historic garment techniques and costume design to leatherwork and furniture upholstery. Her work emphasizes functional design and durability, inspired by the appreciation for the natural chemistry and innate qualities of each material. When she’s not crafting timeless pieces for her collections or serving Port Townsend’s boating community, you might find her out exploring the natural landscape that fuels her creativity.
Artist website: Maya Vega Garcia
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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!
Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in downtown Port Townsend offer a 10% discount for Northwind Art School students.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cannot attend a course for any reason, we can offer you a refund as follows:
- If you cancel more than 2 weeks before the course start date, you will receive a full refund.
- If you cancel less than 2 weeks before course start date, you will receive a 50% refund.
- If you cancel one week or less before the course start date, there will be no refund.
All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. Please contact admin@northwindart.org for more information.