$700.00
8 in stock
Whitney Center for the Arts – W 234
Tuesday-Wednesday 5/13-5/14 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Intermediate
Class Size Limit: 8 Students
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8 in stock
Whitney Center for the Arts – W 234
Tuesday-Wednesday 5/13-5/14 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Intermediate
Workshop Description: In this class we will be building the popular Hobo style handbag. This is an in-depth construction class where will focus on skill building and the art of handbag making. Construction techniques include creating a great fitting drop-in liner with fabric, zipper installation for the main bag opening, zippered pocket construction, and edge finishing or folding for a clean, professional result. You will leave with your own finished hobo handbag, a pattern, and the knowledge to make more for your customers. {You’ll be using COBRA Class 26 sewing machines (with work platforms), the COBRA Class 20, a COBRA Burnisher, and the COBRA NP-4 Bell Knife Skiver; if you are interested in purchasing COBRA equipment at the show, call Leather Machine Company by February 1 to pre-order at +1 (866) 962-9880. Deposit required.} Students must supply their own bag leather.
Materials to bring: Students must supply one side of leather from the following list and bring to class: Telfair Pebble Grain Supersoft Leather, 4 to 5 oz. (weaverleathersupply.com), Granada 3.5 – 4 oz (hidehouse.com), Adventure 4 – 4.5 oz (hidehouse.com), or The Berry and Nut Collection Pull-Up Bag Leather 3.5 to 4.5oz (makersleathersupply.com). Trim leather will be provided and will be dark brown so choose your bag leather accordingly.
Notebook, pencil, Sharpie, scissors, rotary cutter, small edger, wing dividers, 24″ x 36″ cutting mat (or whatever size you have available that’s close), and clear quilter’s ruler (4” x 12” is a great size, but bring whatever you have handy and please put your name on the ruler).
Workshop Instructor: Leandra Martin is an Idaho native, working in the leather industry full time for the last seven years. Leandra specializes in high end purse design and construction with a western flare. She has designed many of her own patterns and enjoys the process of designing and construction. She has recently began teaching classes to share her techniques with others in the industry.
Workshop Sponsors: Hermann Oak Leather Co., The Fiebing Company, Renia USA, Leather Machine Co., LLC, and Weaver Leather
CANCELLATION POLICY
• There is a $25 administration fee per cancellation.
• The cost of each workshop will be refunded minus the $25 fee.
• No refunds for workshops after Friday, May 9, 2025.
