Learning Leather Inlay Workshop
Adult Workshop | Registration opens 5/14/2025 8:00 PM EDT
Leather is a wonderful medium and has more versatility than many think! In this class we will explore the technique of inlaying other materials in leather to enhance the look of a piece or just give it a bit of style! Students will have the opportunity to learn how to inlay either cabochon stones or other animal skins into leather to create a completely unique look. Students will have a choice to complete this technique on either a wearable piece - such as a cuff bracelet, pendant, earrings or headband - or a small usable piece such as a folding card holder or checkbook cover. This class will cover the basics of patterning, tooling, inlay work, adding hardware and dye work.
- Students are suggested to either bring an apron or wear clothes that can potentially get stained as it is possible this may occur in the process of finishing projects.
Katie Coleman
Katie has been working and selling leather working pieces for the last five years. Her interest stemmed from a background in blacksmithing, over the past nine years.The first project of significance was a sheath and belt for a sword she made through Mace Vitale's sword making class at GAC.
Katie has her own business creating custom leather working pieces including: journals, sheaths, belts, checkbook covers, portfolios, bracelets, keychains and mixed media pieces.