Leather Craft

We will be making valet trays from leather and hair-on cowhide. Students will learn how to use various leathercraft tools and techniques including, but not limited to, cutting, edge beveling and burnishing, grooving, setting hardware, and letter stamping. There will be two tray styles to select from, as well as leather color, cowhide pattern, and hardware finish for students to make their very own one of a kind, heirloom quality piece to hold all of their essentials. Overall finished size is 7 3/4" x 7 3/4"

Dates/Times

• Sunday, March 30, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Sarah Badger

Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00

Material Fee: $80.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: Materials: $80.
Add $12 for premium bridle leather.

We will be making valet trays from leather and hair-on cowhide. Students will learn how to use various leathercraft tools and techniques including, but not limited to, cutting, edge beveling and burnishing, grooving, setting hardware, and letter stamping. There will be two tray styles to select from, as well as leather color, cowhide pattern, and hardware finish for students to make their very own one of a kind, heirloom quality piece to hold all of their essentials. Overall finished size is 7 3/4" x 7 3/4"

Dates/Times

• Saturday, May 31, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Sarah Badger

Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00

Material Fee: $80.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: Materials: $80.
Add $12 for premium bridle leather.

We will be making valet trays from leather and hair-on cowhide. Students will learn how to use various leathercraft tools and techniques including, but not limited to, cutting, edge beveling and burnishing, grooving, setting hardware, and letter stamping. There will be two tray styles to select from, as well as leather color, cowhide pattern, and hardware finish for students to make their very own one of a kind, heirloom quality piece to hold all of their essentials. Overall finished size is 7 3/4" x 7 3/4"

Dates/Times

• Saturday, September 6, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Sarah Badger

Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00

Material Fee: $80.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: Materials: $80.
Add $12 for premium bridle leather.

Students will learn the fundamentals of leatherworking, including pattern tracing, cutting, assembly, edge-beveling, burnishing and hand-stitching. Students will apply these skills to craft their own bifold wallet.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Jeff Wager

Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00

Material Fee: $100.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Students will learn the fundamentals of leatherworking, including pattern tracing, cutting, assembly, edge-beveling, burnishing and hand-stitching. Students will apply these skills to craft their own bifold wallet.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Jeff Wager

Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00

Material Fee: $100.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Inspired from camping, hiking, and kayaking in the Adirondacks, we'll be making "Mountains" or "Waterways" leather pendant necklace and earring sets for our class. After selecting a design, students will learn various leather craft techniques, including but not limited to, cutting, stamping, dying, and antiquing. Additionally, we'll add bead "cairns" to our jewelry using notable stones found in the Adirondacks. To complete the set, we'll add leather cord with silver plated findings and sterling silver ear wires. Pendant sizes are approximately 2 5/8" tall for teardrop and 2" diameter for circle.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, November 2, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Sarah Badger

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $70.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Forestry, canoes, animal tracks, what's more classic Adirondack iconography? Students may select up to three designs and learn various basic leatherwork techniques, including but not limited to, cutting, stamping, embossing, dying, and stitching. To complete the earrings, we'll add sterling silver ear wires and silver plated findings. Longest earring size is approximately 2 1/2".

Dates/Times

• Saturday, May 3, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Sarah Badger

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $70.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Using designs pulled directly from nature, we'll be making hand painted leather earrings recreating animal prints native to the North Country. Students will select two different prints, then learn how to stamp patterns and apply dyes to leather. Additionally, we will add natural elements with ties to the region, such as pyrite and freshwater pearls. To complete the earrings, we'll add sterling silver ear wires. Longest earring length is approximately 3".

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 2, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Sarah Badger

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $70.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY