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Leather Working Class for Beginners in Espoo, Finland

This workshop is for anyone who has an interest in learning about the the craft of working with leather. This workshop will introduce the tools and products used to create high quality handmade leather goods. The primary skill set being taught at this workshop will be hand stitching leather along with the use and manipulation of basic leather tools. You will get the chance to learn a craft that is old as civilization itself!

Our goal for this workshop is to allow participants to get to know the tools and techniques behind the creation of leather goods, and develop interest in this field of work.. We hope that this will encourage further exploration of this fascinating and deeply rewarding craft.

Workshop Schedule:
Short Introduction of Leather Working
1. Leather Working Styles
2. Leather Types

Introduction of Basic Hand Tools
1. Needles & Threads
2. Sewing Awls
3. Sewing Clam
4. Pricking Irons
5. Cutting & Burnishing Tools
Introduction of How to Saddle Stitch
1. Thread preparation and waxing
2. Leather Marking and Use of Pricking Irons
3. Saddle Stitching - Technique
Practical exercise in Saddle Stitching
1. Scoring a stitching line using dividers/creasers
2. Proper Stitching Technique
3. Practice!!!
Break

Creation of a Small Leather wallet

Extra information

This workshop is designed for 1 - 2 students at a time.

Location

At teacher's location: Danbert Oy, Iivisniemenaukio

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General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

Hi,

Thanks for visiting my profile. I have been working with leather for the past 6 years after I could find a quality cell phone case that I liked. Since then I have invested countless hours and days into finding the best techniques and materials for this craft. I have my leather working studio in Helsinki.

I am very enthusiastic about this craft and I hope I can share it with others as well. I have taught workshops from one on one lessons to groups of 15 people. After moving to Helsinki, I would like to continue to share leather working with students.

I practice and teach European style leather work which is slightly different than Western Style leather work as it does not include leather carving.

Education

Self Taught in leather work for 6 years through books, videos, tutorials and of course YouTube. I also received instruction from the lead craftsman and designer at MadebyNative.

Experience / Qualifications

Part Time Craftsman at MadebyNative luxury leather goods.
I have worked on small scale commercial projects and collaborations for other businesses for small leather goods..

Reviews (3)

It was a great experience! The 2 hours flew by without a hitch and there were so many things left to discuss. Sam is a professional who knows how to teach. Now I just need to start doing everything on my own =) Sam, thanks for giving me a new hobby!
The best you will find in Finland. I highly recommend to anyone who is interested in leather craft
Sam was a great teacher, and this was a fun activity to do. I definitely learned a new appreciate for leather goods, and the people who make them. Would recommend!

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