Tooling Celtic Knots with Style

Description

Brandon Corral

Edward A. Whitney Academic Center – W 208

Saturday 05/16 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

All skill levels welcome!

Workshop Description: Celtic knots are often the first designs new leatherworkers try, but most stop at the basics. In this class, Swift (Swifthammer Leather) takes those simple patterns and shows how to bring them to life with over 10 years of developed techniques. Students will learn how to add depth, texture, and character to their knotwork, transforming flat designs into pieces that feel dynamic and three-dimensional. From subtle background treatments to bold illusions of depth, Swift’s non-traditional approach makes the process fun and easy to follow, while giving you tools you can apply to any project. Whether you’ve tooled knots before or you’re tackling them for the first time, this class will help you move beyond “beginner basics” and develop a style that’s uniquely your own.

Materials to bring: Swivel knife, strop, mallet, slab, spray bottle or sponge & water dish, and any available bevelers, modeling spoons, backgrounding stamps, and ballpoint stylus you may have.

Workshop Instructor: Brandon Corral, known as Swift on the internet, is an award-winning leather artist. Having dedicated the past third of his life to leathercraft, Brandon has found a focus on leather tooling and has made it a staple of his career. Having taught marketing for the past two years, his focus has now expanded to also include spreading the knowledge of the subtle art of detailed tooling.

Workshop Sponsors: Hermann Oak Leather Co.

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, May 1, 2026.