$275.00
8 in stock
Tis Annex – Room 104
Friday 02/21 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
All skill levels welcome!
Class Size Limit: 12 Students
See complete workshop description below
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8 in stock
Tis Annex – Room 104
Friday 02/21 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
All skill levels welcome!
Workshop Description: In this comprehensive workshop, I will guide you through the process of crafting your very own luxury, bespoke cuffwatch. Over the course of this experience, you will learn a wide variety of traditional and modern techniques. These will include accurate sizing, precise cutting, hand skiving for reduced bulk, using a bell skiver, clean edge work, detailed hand stitching, and the navigation of the buckle apparatus. You’ll also gain skills in precise hole punching, glueing, lining, and assembling the watch for a perfect finish. At the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with a fully constructed and beautifully crafted cuffwatch. You will choose from one of Freddie’s premium-quality watch faces in either black or bright silver. Additionally, you can select from black or rich brown, vegetable-tanned, full-grain leather sourced and tanned in Tuscany, Italy. All materials are provided, and Freddie will share invaluable tips, tricks, and insights from my 20+ years of experience in the industry to help you achieve a professional result. {You’ll be using a COBRA NP4 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.}
Materials to bring: Paper, pencil/pen, craft knives, cutting board, straight edge/ruler, edge beveler (#00, 0 or 1), pricking irons (stitching chisels), edge slicker or canvas, 3/4″ strap end punch, scratch awl, sewing awl, French edge skiver, wing divider, smooth surface for skiving (glass, marble) smooth-faced hammer, and a stitching pony or similar.
Workshop Instructor: Freddie Matara is a leathersmith and artist based in Patterson, NY, specializing in bespoke wristwear with a focus on fine details and traditional techniques. His custom work reflects over 20 years of craftsmanship, creating unique pieces that merge art and function. Freddie has taught workshops at various conferences and has been featured in industry magazines, sharing his expertise with fellow artisans and enthusiasts. Outside of the studio, Freddie lives with his wife, dog, and two cats, enjoying the peaceful surroundings of upstate New York.
Workshop Sponsors: The Fiebing Company, Leather Machine Co., LLC, Renia USA, and Weaver Leather
CANCELATION 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, 02/14/2025.
