Exploring Leathercraft
Join leather artist Matthew Villaneuva in this three workshop introductory series to the fundamentals of leathercraft! Students will come to understand leather types and purposes, tools of the trade, how to manipulate leather, stitching, cutting, coloring, and embellishing pieces. Students will create their own personalized leather projects.
Course Details:
Open to students 13-18 years
Three Saturdays in July: July 13th, 20th, and 27th, 2–3:30pm
Students will learn about creativity and resourcefulness using various leather types, stitching styles, and associated equipment.
Students will have hands-on experience fabricating keepsake and usable items they can take home with them.
Students will learn fundamental knowledge of leathercraft including: terminology, tools and their purposes, and basic fabrication techniques.
$75 per student for the full 3-class session
About Matthew Villanueva
Matthew Villanueva is a craftsman, bee keeper, musician, and jack-of-all-trades living in Dunsmuir, CA with his wife and young son. His diverse interests and talents have led him to careers in the entertainment industry, non-profits, health and wellness, and agriculture. Throughout all of his endeavors, Matthew’s servant’s heart and passion for people take the forefront, firmly believing that what we do together is much greater than what we can do alone.
Join leather artist Matthew Villaneuva in this three workshop introductory series to the fundamentals of leathercraft! Students will come to understand leather types and purposes, tools of the trade, how to manipulate leather, stitching, cutting, coloring, and embellishing pieces. Students will create their own personalized leather projects.
Course Details:
Open to students 13-18 years
Three Saturdays in July: July 13th, 20th, and 27th, 2–3:30pm
Students will learn about creativity and resourcefulness using various leather types, stitching styles, and associated equipment.
Students will have hands-on experience fabricating keepsake and usable items they can take home with them.
Students will learn fundamental knowledge of leathercraft including: terminology, tools and their purposes, and basic fabrication techniques.
$75 per student for the full 3-class session
About Matthew Villanueva
Matthew Villanueva is a craftsman, bee keeper, musician, and jack-of-all-trades living in Dunsmuir, CA with his wife and young son. His diverse interests and talents have led him to careers in the entertainment industry, non-profits, health and wellness, and agriculture. Throughout all of his endeavors, Matthew’s servant’s heart and passion for people take the forefront, firmly believing that what we do together is much greater than what we can do alone.
Join leather artist Matthew Villaneuva in this three workshop introductory series to the fundamentals of leathercraft! Students will come to understand leather types and purposes, tools of the trade, how to manipulate leather, stitching, cutting, coloring, and embellishing pieces. Students will create their own personalized leather projects.
Course Details:
Open to students 13-18 years
Three Saturdays in July: July 13th, 20th, and 27th, 2–3:30pm
Students will learn about creativity and resourcefulness using various leather types, stitching styles, and associated equipment.
Students will have hands-on experience fabricating keepsake and usable items they can take home with them.
Students will learn fundamental knowledge of leathercraft including: terminology, tools and their purposes, and basic fabrication techniques.
$75 per student for the full 3-class session
About Matthew Villanueva
Matthew Villanueva is a craftsman, bee keeper, musician, and jack-of-all-trades living in Dunsmuir, CA with his wife and young son. His diverse interests and talents have led him to careers in the entertainment industry, non-profits, health and wellness, and agriculture. Throughout all of his endeavors, Matthew’s servant’s heart and passion for people take the forefront, firmly believing that what we do together is much greater than what we can do alone.