$395.00
11 in stock
Waco Convention Center – Texas North 114
Friday 08/07 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Intermediate
Class Size Limit: 15 Students
See complete workshop description below
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11 in stock
Waco Convention Center – Texas North 114
Friday 08/07 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Intermediate
Workshop Description: In this workshop, participants will construct a Trapper Keeper®–style three-ring binder with a zippered closure. Instruction will focus on professional-quality construction techniques, including skiving, lining, sewing, installing a zippered gusset, and burnishing edges. As this is a construction-based class, we will not have time for tooling. Students are welcome to bring their own tooled panel to class if they wish. Please email Leandra at martin.leandra@gmail.com for patterns. Tooling pattern packs are also available from Steve Yezek. Please email him at nlpm63@gmail.com to purchase. If you do not wish to tool your binder, we will be using Hermann Oak English Bridle leather. Each participant will leave with a finished binder and a reusable pattern for creating future products for their customers. {You’ll be using COBRA Classes 4, 20, and 26 sewing machines, a COBRA burnisher, and the NP4 Bell Knife Skiver; if you are interested in purchasing COBRA equipment at the show, call Leather Machine Company by August 1 to pre-order at +1 (866) 962-9880. Deposit required.}
Materials to bring: Notebook, pencil, sharpie, silver pen, scissors, rotary cutter, 3/4 binder clips, small edger, wing dividers, stitch groover, small cutting mat, glass or granite surface for skiving (tooling stone works perfectly,) skiving knife, French edger, and clear quilter’s ruler (4” x 12” is a great size, but bring whatever you have handy). Please put your name on the ruler.
Workshop Instructor: Leandra Martin is a leather artisan, designer, and instructor known for her skill in leather bag design and construction. She is now expanding her work into custom cowboy boot making and is currently training with Schwarz Custom Boots. Alongside her work as a maker, Leandra teaches leatherworking classes where she shares her knowledge of bag design, construction techniques, and professional finishing with others in the leatherworking community.
Workshop Sponsors: Hermann Oak Leather Co., The Fiebing Company, Leather Machine Co., LLC, Renia, Weaver Leather, and Duffs Leathercare
CANCELLATION POLICY
• There is a $25 administration fee for canceling a workshop.
• The cost of each workshop will be refunded minus the $25 fee.
• No refunds for workshops after Friday, July 24, 2026.
