$50.00
15 in stock
Rozet – Lokaal 3.09
Saturday 24.10. 14.00 – 16.00
Beginner
Class Size Limit: 15 Students
See complete workshop description below
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15 in stock
Rozet – Lokaal 3.09
Saturday 24.10. 14.00 – 16.00
Beginner
Workshop Description: This workshop begins with an introduction to Olivenleder’s revolutionary tanning agent, made from organic olive leaves. You will actually get to taste the tanning agent and compare that to olive oil as well! We will then proceed to carve and stamp/tool some vegetable tanned leather coasters made with Olivenleder’s tanning agent, carving the “Jesse” motif. The motif comes from an inspiring story of Mike and Thomas’ journey through South Dakota, USA, after the Sheridan show in 2025. All participants will leave with their coaster and a souvenir of their experience.
Materials to bring: Small stamping stone, mallet, basic carving/stamping tools (swivel knife, pebble backgrounder, mulesfoot, thumbprint, flower center, smooth bevelers – all stamping tools small in size), water and sponge/water spray bottle. Optional: If you would like to add color to your leather, please bring along any antique, dyes, or colors of your choosing. Some basic tools will be on hand as well.
Workshop Instructor: Thomas Lamparter is an 11th-generation leather industry professional and Managing Partner at wet-green. He represents Olivenleder, an award-winning, olive-based tanning technology that enables metal- and synthetic-free leather production. Thomas works globally with brands and tanneries to advance more sustainable leather manufacturing.
Mike Rubinovitz is a 7th-generation leather professional with global experience across tanneries, footwear, and leather goods. He is a leading advocate for natural and vegetable-tanned leather and promotes Olivenleder as a next-generation solution. Based in the Netherlands, Mike supports tanneries and maker communities in transitioning toward more sustainable leather production.
Workshop Sponsors: Olivenleder and Hab-To Leather House
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, 9 October, 2026.
