Starting Out with the FUNdamentals

Description

Serina Lee

Prescott Resort – Icha Maajoh B

Friday 02/21 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Beginner

Workshop Description: For the BEGINNER! What the heck is beveling and how do you do it? How do you know which side of the line to bevel on? What is pear shading, camouflaging, veining, leaf lining, petal lifting and backgrounding?? What is a swivel knife and how do you use it? What are the differences in leather and the weight of leather? Which leather do I use for what?? How do you cut all this leather? We will go through all of these things and learn how to tool a flower and a leaf! You will also learn about all of the essential tools needed and what they are used for! Lastly we will touch on dyes, antiques, glues and finishes too. All in a day’s work!

Materials to bring: You will need to bring note taking materials, a stamping stone, mallet, swivel knife, beveler, pear shader, camouflage tool, veiner, background tool, seeder, a straight edge ruler, stylus, and a wing divider. Also bring clear packing tape, a weight (bean bag type) to hold your leather in place while you tool, and scissors.

Workshop Instructor: Serina began playing with leather in 2009, being self taught until she attended her first leather show in Prescott in 2015. Her eyes were opened up to so much! Serina lives in Central California where she creates her leather goods. Serina is also on a team of bag makers who put on many classes through Zoom online each year. Serina and her husband live on a small farm where they raise many animals. She loves to spend time with her 8 grandchildren, going to their many sporting events, visiting family in other states, trail riding, loving on animals and woodworking.

Workshop Sponsors: Hermann Oak Leather Co. and The Fiebing Co.

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.