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Beth Dow

Minneapolis, MN
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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

Great Big Leather Tote

This tote bag is large enough to use as a weekender, or it can double as your favorite work bag.…
Fri, Nov 13th, 2026  –  Sun, Nov 15th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-12pm
Instructor: Beth Dow
Teaser image for Hand-Sewn Leather Project Tote

Hand-Sewn Leather Project Tote

There are so many possible uses for this bag that the only name that does it justice is…
Course is full.
Sat, May 23rd, 2026  –  Mon, May 25th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow
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Hand-Sewn Leather Shoulder Bag

Here it is—a perfect shoulder bag for everyday errands! This classic yet funky crossbody bag…
Fri, Feb 27th, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 1st, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Beth Dow
Teaser image for North Shore Cyanotype Folio

North Shore Cyanotype Folio

In 1842, Anna Atkins used the cyanotype process to make the first book illustrated by photographic…
Fri, Jul 17th, 2026  –  Sun, Jul 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Beth Dow, Keith Taylor
Teaser image for Simple Hand-Sewn Leather Shoulder Bag

Simple Hand-Sewn Leather Shoulder Bag

Learn the traditional skills of leatherwork as you make a simple shoulder bag that will last for…
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026  –  Sat, Sep 12th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am - 5pm; Day 3: 9am - Noon
Instructor: Beth Dow

Past Courses Offered by Beth Dow

Custom Leather Shop Apron

Hand-Sewn Leather Accessories

Hand-Sewn Leather Cases: Saddle Stitch Style

Hand-Sewn Leather Clutch

Hand-Sewn Leather Clutch and Wallet

Hand-Sewn Leather Toolbag

Handsewn Leather Project Tote

Handsewn Leather Project Tote

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 Firewood Carrier

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

Open-Top Custom Leather Toolbag

Photographing Your Work

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