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Beth Dow

Minneapolis, MN
North House Folk School photo of instructor, Beth Dow

Beth Dow is a visual artist and leatherworker from Minneapolis, where she uses traditional hand-sewn saddle making processes and natural vegetable tanned cowhide to make bags and accessories that will last a lifetime. She has taught leatherwork at the Penland School of Crafts and North House Folk School, and she also teaches photography and leatherwork at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul. Her photographs have been exhibited around the world and are in several museum collections.

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Current Courses Offered by Beth Dow

Simple Hand-Sewn Leather Shoulder Bag

Learn the traditional skills of leatherwork as you make a simple shoulder bag that will last for…

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Thu, Sep 10th, 2026 - Sat, Sep 12th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am - 5pm; Day 3: 9am - Noon
Instructor: Beth Dow

Great Big Leather Tote

This tote bag is large enough to use as a weekender, or it can double as a favorite work bag. It…

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Fri, Nov 13th, 2026 - Sun, Nov 15th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow

Crossbody Saddle Bag

Learn basic leatherwork skills while making a shoulder bag perfect for everyday carrying needs. The…
Fri, Mar 5th, 2027 - Sun, Mar 7th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow

Hand-Sewn Leather Laptop Case and Wallet

Learn the foundational skills of hand-sewn leatherwork while making a beautiful laptop case and…
Sat, May 22nd, 2027 - Sun, May 23rd, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow

Leather Messenger Bag

Is it a camera bag? A book bag? Your favorite everyday carry? Yes, yes, and yes. In this course,…
Thu, Jun 10th, 2027 - Sun, Jun 13th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow

Past Courses Offered by Beth Dow

Hand-Sewn Leather Cases: Saddle Stitch Style

Hand-Sewn Leather Clutch

Hand-Sewn Leather Clutch and Wallet

Hand-Sewn Leather Project Tote

Hand-Sewn Leather Shoulder Bag

Hand-Sewn Leather Toolbag

Handsewn Leather Shoulder Bag: Online Course

Kids Only - Hand-sewn Leather Shoulder Bag

Leather Bedside Book Bag

Leather Card Holder: Sew Your Own (Online Course)

Leather Journal Case

Leather Tool Tote

Leather Treasure Bag - Family Class

Leather Wallets: Sew Your Own

Leather Wallets: Sew Your Own: Wooden Boat Show Mini-Course

Mast Hoop Leathering

North Shore Cyanotype Folio

Open-Top Custom Leather Toolbag

Simple Hand-Sewn Leather Shoulder Bag