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Currently Scheduled Leatherwork Courses

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Anishinaabe-Style Beaded Baby Moccasins

Discover the designs, color, styles, and technique of traditional bead embroidery while crafting…
Sat, May 10th, 2025  –  Sun, May 11th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Bark Tanned Sheep Hides

Tan a sheepskin using natural plant tannins, fats, oils, and some hard work. In this hide tanning…
Thu, Feb 27th, 2025  –  Tue, Mar 4th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Eric Edgin
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Belt Making: Forge and Stitch

Sure, there are many ways to keep your pants on, but a handmade belt and hand-forged buckle is…
Thu, Apr 17th, 2025  –  Sat, Apr 19th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
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Cases, Covers, and Sheaths: Protect Your Tools

In some Arthurian legends, it is said that Excalibur’s sheath could heal any wound dealt by…
Tue, Mar 11th, 2025  –  Thu, Mar 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Maeve Gathje
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Custom Leather Sandal Construction

A pair of sandals that fits just right is a highly prized possession—and all the better if…
Sat, Jun 14th, 2025  –  Sun, Jun 15th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Deerskin Mittens with Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork

Up North, there's a saying that there's no bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Outfit…
Thu, Feb 27th, 2025  –  Sun, Mar 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Hand-Sewn Leather Project Tote

There are so many possible uses for this bag that the only name that does it justice is…
Fri, Jan 31st, 2025  –  Sun, Feb 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow
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Hand-Sewn Leather Tote Bag

A beautiful and sturdy leather tote can last a lifetime. This class will introduce leatherworking…
Sat, Jan 18th, 2025  –  Sun, Jan 19th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Hand-Stitched Leather Travel Accessories & Gifts

Two things that many of us can expect during the holidays are traveling and gifting! In this class,…
Sat, Nov 16th, 2024  –  Sun, Nov 17th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Making Hide & Canvas Boots

Remember the last time your feet were too cold to enjoy wonderful wintry weather? Do away with…
Fri, Nov 8th, 2024  –  Sun, Nov 10th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
Fri, Jan 10th, 2025  –  Sun, Jan 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
Fri, Feb 28th, 2025  –  Sun, Mar 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
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Open-Top Custom Leather Toolbag

In this class you will design and make a custom open-top leather case to fit your favorite hand…
Fri, May 23rd, 2025  –  Sun, May 25th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow

Round Braid Edge Lacing Leather Shoulder Bag and Wallet

Learn the traditional craft of leather round braid edge lacing in this class for all skill levels.…
Sat, Dec 7th, 2024  –  Sun, Dec 8th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Shoemaking with the Cordwainer Shop: The Pathfinder

Learn the age-old art of being a cordwainer. Using the original patterns designed in the mid-1930s…
Sat, Jun 28th, 2025  –  Tue, Jul 1st, 2025
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Molly Grant
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Shoemaking with the Cordwainer Shop: The Squire Boot

Learn to make the Squire boot with professional shoemaker/cordwainer Molly Grant. Students will…
Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025  –  Thu, Jun 26th, 2025
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Molly Grant
Sat, Jun 28th, 2025  –  Tue, Jul 1st, 2025
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Molly Grant
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Skinnfell: Norwegian Wood Block Party

Join in a weekend of printing, stitching, and sharing tips and stories about the history and…
Sat, Feb 15th, 2025  –  Sun, Feb 16th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Becky Utecht