Winter/Spring 2025 Class schedule

Saturday, February 1, 2025                                                                               10-2 (or when complete)

Basic Tooling – Western Flower Coaster                                                                 Cost: $20

In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the foundational skills of leather tooling while creating a beautiful western flower design on a coaster. Using vegetable-tanned leather, you'll practice carving and stamping techniques with essential tools, including a stylus, mallet, swivel knife, and the six basic stamping tools. Ample practice time will be provided to ensure you feel confident with the tools before completing your project.

Tools:

• Bring your own tools if you have them, or purchase tools from DA Leather.
• Tool rental is available for $10.00, which can be applied toward the purchase of a basic six-tool set and mallet if you decide to buy.

Registration:

• Pre-registration is required by January 25, 2025.
• Stop by the shop or call/text 503-702-1848 to reserve your spot.
• Class size is limited to six participants to ensure personalized instruction.

Join us for this hands-on introduction to leather tooling and take home a handcrafted coaster showcasing your new skills!

Saturday, February 8, 2025                                                                               10-2 (or when complete)

Purse Making (Part 1 of 3)                                                                                   Cost: $160

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Purse Making (Part 2 of 3)

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Purse Making (Part 3 of 3)

Intermediate Leatherworking: Make Your Own Purse
This class is perfect for those with some prior experience in leatherworking and basic tooling.

In this first session of a three-part series, you'll learn how to design a pattern (covering all the essential details) and cut vegetable-tanned leather to begin creating your own custom purse.   The purse design is a classic purse and you will be able to choose from a few patterns to tool on the front of the purse.

In the second session of the Purse Making series, you’ll learn how to mark your leather for sewing or lacing holes, scribe the leather to prepare it for tooling, and begin tooling the pattern for your custom purse.

The final session you will learn:

• Leather dyeing techniques and how to apply different types of finishes to your purse project.
• Sewing and lacing techniques to assemble your purse.

By the end of this class, you will have completed your custom leather purse, ready to take home and show off!

Important Details:

• Enrollment in all three classes is required to complete the project.
• Basic tooling skills are a prerequisite.

Tools:

• Bring your own tools if you have them, or purchase tools from DA Leather.
• Tool rental is available for $10.00, which can be applied toward the purchase of a basic six-tool set and mallet if you decide to buy.

Registration:

• Pre-registration is required by January 25, 2025.
• Stop by the shop or call/text 503-702-1848 to reserve your spot. Non-refundable deposit of $80 towards the class fee required at registration.
• Class size is limited to three participants for personalized instruction.

Saturday, April 26, 2025                                                                                   10-2 (or when complete)

Basic Tooling – Western Flower Coaster                                                                 Cost: $20

In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the foundational skills of leather tooling while creating a beautiful western flower design on a coaster. Using vegetable-tanned leather, you'll practice carving and stamping techniques with essential tools, including a stylus, mallet, swivel knife, and the six basic stamping tools. Ample practice time will be provided to ensure you feel confident with the tools before completing your project.

Tools:

• Bring your own tools if you have them, or purchase tools from DA Leather.
• Tool rental is available for $10.00, which can be applied toward the purchase of a basic six-tool set and mallet if you decide to buy.

Registration:

• Pre-registration is required by April 18, 2025.
• Stop by the shop or call/text 503-702-1848 to reserve your spot.
• Class size is limited to six participants to ensure personalized instruction.

Join us for this hands-on introduction to leather tooling and take home a handcrafted coaster showcasing your new skills!

Saturday, May 17, 2025                                                                                    10-2 (or when complete)

Journal Cover Workshop                                                                                      Cost: $50.00

Create your own personalized leather journal cover in this full-day workshop, perfect for those with some prior leatherworking experience. Take a break for lunch and enjoy a day of creativity while crafting a functional and meaningful item you’ll cherish for years.

A personalized journal can be a powerful tool for self-reflection, creativity, and organization. Whether you’re journaling your daily thoughts or documenting memorable vacations, this handcrafted cover will make your journaling experience even more special.

What’s Included:

• All materials needed for the project will be provided.

Tools:

• Bring your own tools if you have them, or purchase tools from DA Leather.
• Tool rental is available for $10.00, which can be applied toward the purchase of a basic six-tool set and mallet if you decide to buy.

Registration:

• Pre-registration is required by May 3, 2025.
• Stop by the shop or call/text 503-702-1848 to reserve your spot.
• Class size is limited to six participants to ensure personalized instruction.

Join us to create a unique and meaningful journal cover that will inspire your creativity and enhance your journaling journey!

All Classes are held at our shop:

DA Leather

2110 NE Cornell Rd. * Suite G *   Hillsboro * Oregon * 97124

503-702-1848