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LEATHER CRAFTING EXPERIENCE: TWO-DAY WORKSHOP


Course Number: 244LWAA205

Dates: F, Sa, December 6-7, 2024
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Meets: F from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sa from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM , 2 sessions

Fee: $285.00

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In this two-day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques of leather crafting - cutting, using hole punches and setting rivets, decorating the leather with artwork, dying leather, making fringe and leather lace, making tassels, and using specialized tools. There will be time to make at least 2 to maybe 4 pieces, depending on the size and complexity of your choices. These include: leather shoulder bag, "marbled" shoulder bag (using leather dyes), messenger bag, tote, phone pouch, hiker's belt pouch, laptop case (bring your laptop), leather belt, backpack (may take two days), and more. If you want to make something specific, please let Tom know after you are registered so that he can prepare for you (tslavicek@aol.com). All leathers, use of tools and instructions are included in the class and supply fees. There will also be a "Trading Post" available for you to purchase leather supplies, tools, and leather at a discount during the workshop. If you are more serious about doing leathercrafting Tom will have a Leather Crafter's Tool Kit available for sale - it contains all the tools and materials that Tom uses plus instructions and much more.
Fee: $285.00

Fee Breakdown

CategoryDescriptionAmount
Course Fee (Basic)Non-member$ 285.00
Optional FeeMaterials Fee$ 0.00

Tom Slavicek

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tslavicek@aol.com
Tom's Classes

Tom Slavicek has been leather crafting since he was a Boy Scout, when he earned his Leatherwork Merit Badge on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout. During his career days as an executive director for the Boy Scouts of America, his hobby managed to stay alive and thrive in the form of creating numerous Native American leather/beadwork outfits and articles of clothing, along with his favorite item, hand-crafted leather pouches and shoulder bags.

After a 37-year career serving young people, Tom retired in 2011 and he and his wife, Karen, moved to Dahlonega, GA. His enjoyment of working with leather is coming to fruition through his crafting of various styles of pouches and bags, with the added feature of inscribed images on the front of the pouches. Tom uses a wood-burning tool to inscribe the images free hand directly onto the leather. The color on the bags is created by adding India Inks and/or acrylic leather paints. Each pouch is a unique work of art, and no two are alike.

Currently Tom teaches leather classes at about a dozen venues across north Georgia, including the John C. Campbell Folk School (North Carolina), Camp Mikell Folk School (Toccoa, GA), Arrowmont School of Crafts (Gatlinburg, TN), and the William Holland School of Lapidary Arts (Young Harris, GA).

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Date Day Time Location
12/06/2024Friday10 AM to 5 PM RM 203
12/07/2024Saturday10 AM to 5 PM RM 203

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