Leatherworking – Spring 2016

In this 8-class course, students will learn to design and fabricate a leather bag.
Over the course of the classes, students will work on designing and patterning, as well as learn techniques of hand fabrication.

About the instructor:
Sarah was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. She attended Parsons School of Design in New York City, where she graduated with a degree in Architecture with a focus on Affordable Housing. After graduating, Sarah worked in millwork shops. She lived in New Orleans from 2010-2012, working as a designer at an affordable housing non-profit, as well as working at several furniture shops. Sarah returned to Atlanta to set up a small shoemaking shop in 2012. She spent 2013 in Doylestown, PA, working and studying under a master shoemaker before returning to Atlanta to officially launch Cord Shoes and Boots.

Course Outline

Class 1- INTRO TO LEATHERWORKING and SMALL ACCESSORY DESIGN

• Introduction to materials and tools
• Review of design and production schedule
• Design and pattern small leather accessory

Class 2- SMALL ACCESSORY FABRICATION

• Cutting leather
• Hand stitching
• Attaching hardware
• Finishing edges

Class 3- BAG DESIGN I

• Students will begin to design and pattern their bag. 
• Students will start to envision materials, color, hardware. Based on their designs, we will
  begin to go over construction methods that will inform patterning.

Class 4- BAG DESIGN II

• Students will continue to iron out their designs and begin to produce final patterns.
•  Students will finalize the size, shape,
  materials, and construction methods of their bags.

CLASSES 5-8 BAG FABRICATION

• Some topics that will be covered during fabrication process will include:
• Cutting
• Fringing
• Gluing leather
• Different hand stitching methods
• Hardware use and attachment
• Lining
• Pockets
• Rivets
• Zipper installation
• Finishing

Leatherworking will take place at the MASS Collective Maker Space, 364 Nelson St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313, on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30pm.

Students have the option to buy their own tools for $97. 

SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2016
Wednesdays from 5:00 – 7:30PM

Session 1: Feb 3rd- 5:00 – 7:30pm
Session 2: Feb 10th- 5:00 – 7:30pm
Session 3: Feb 17th- 5:00 – 7:30pm
Session 4: Feb 24th- 5:00 – 7:30pm
Session 5: Mar 2nd- 5:00 – 7:30pm
Session 6: Mar 9th- 5:00 – 7:30pm
Session 7: Mar 16th- 5:00 – 7:30pm
Session 8: Mar 24nd- 5:00 – 7:30pm