$185.00
15 in stock
Waco Convention Center – Ranger 110
Saturday 08/08 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
All skill levels welcome!
Class Size Limit: 15 Students
See complete workshop description below
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15 in stock
Waco Convention Center – Ranger 110
Saturday 08/08 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
All skill levels welcome!
Workshop Description: Tentacles might sound like a niche subject, but the techniques behind them are universal. In this workshop, Swift (Swifthammer Leather) breaks down how to tool realistic tentacles with convincing depth, texture, and motion — the same methods that made his viral artwork so popular online. Students will learn how the geometry of curves, suction cups, and flowing forms applies far beyond tentacles, giving them a toolkit they can adapt to countless other designs. Whether you’re new to pushing depth or looking to expand your visual vocabulary, this class will sharpen your technical skills, while opening the door to more creative, well-rounded artwork. Swift’s non-traditional teaching style makes the process approachable, fun, and surprisingly beginner-friendly, while still offering plenty of new tricks for more advanced leatherworkers.
Materials to bring: Mallet, swivel knife, strop, slab (one MIGHT be provided if you can’t bring one), spray bottle, whatever tooling bevelers and stamps you have (for reasons you’ll find out in class, we can make most things work), modeling spoons, paper and pencil, and ballpoint styluses or modeling tools (not required, but helpful).
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, July 24, 2026.
