Beth Dow
Minneapolis, MN
Beth is an artist and teacher from Minneapolis. She calls herself analog-retentive, and is interested in contemporary applications for traditional crafts. She has an MFA in photography, and her work has been exhibited around the world. Beth also makes saddle-stitched leather goods, artist books, and is an obsessive spoon carver. She takes a playful approach in her classes, encouraging students to experiment and have fun while mastering process. In her spare time Beth likes to play her ukulele with friends and she sings with the Prairie Fire Lady Choir.
Current Courses Offered by Beth Dow
2 days
Handsewn Leather Project Tote
Instructors:
Beth Dow
There are so many possible uses for this bag that the only name that does it justice is “project tote.” Carry needlework, kindling, tablet, or farmers’ market treasures in style. This durable hand-sewn project tote is made of vegetable tanned leather that will develop a lustrous dark honey patina as…
Sat, Sep 12th, 2020 – Sun, Sep 13th, 2020
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Beth Dow
2 Days
Handsewn Leather Shoulder Bag
Instructors:
Beth Dow
Here it is—a perfect shoulder bag for everyday errands! This classic yet funky crossbody bag is where traditional saddle-making techniques meet contemporary styling. You will learn how to hand-sew vegetable tanned cowhide with a two-needle saddle stitch, along with wet-molding, hardware application, and leather care. Students are encouraged to experiment…
Sat, Aug 15th, 2020 – Sun, Aug 16th, 2020
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Beth Dow
0.25 Days
Leather Card Holder: Sew Your Own (Online Course)
Instructors:
Beth Dow
Learn the magic of sewing leather with a traditional two-needle saddles stitch. We will make card cases out of natural vegetable tanned cowhide and talk about all of the little design considerations that go into making a useful object that can last decades. From card holders to shoulder bags to…
Fri, Jun 19th, 2020
12pm - 2pm
12pm - 2pm
Instructor:
Beth Dow
Past Courses Offered by Beth Dow
Custom Leather Shop Apron
Hand-Sewn Leather Cases: Saddle Stitch Style
Hand-Sewn Leather Clutch
Leather Journal Case
Leather Tool Tote
Leather Wallets: Sew Your Own
Leather Wallets: Sew Your Own: Wooden Boat Show Mini-Course