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Leatherwork

Currently Scheduled Leatherwork Courses

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Anishinaabe-Style Beaded Baby Moccasins

Discover the designs, color, styles, and technique of traditional bead embroidery while crafting…
Sat, May 10th, 2025  –  Sun, May 11th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Bark Tanned Sheep Hides

Tan a sheepskin using natural plant tannins, fats, oils, and some hard work. In this hide tanning…
Thu, Feb 27th, 2025  –  Tue, Mar 4th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Eric Edgin
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Beaded Buckskin Shoulder Bag

Traditional beadwork is widely practiced in Grand Portage, Minnesota, where for generations it has…
Thu, Nov 7th, 2024  –  Sun, Nov 10th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Belt Making: Forge and Stitch

Sure, there are many ways to keep your pants on, but a handmade belt and hand-forged buckle is…
Thu, Apr 17th, 2025  –  Sat, Apr 19th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
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Cases, Covers, and Sheaths: Protect Your Tools

In some Arthurian legends, it is said that Excalibur’s sheath could heal any wound dealt by…
Tue, Mar 11th, 2025  –  Thu, Mar 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Maeve Gathje
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Custom Leather Sandal Construction

A pair of sandals that fits just right is a highly prized possession—and all the better if…
Sat, Jun 14th, 2025  –  Sun, Jun 15th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Deerskin Mittens with Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork

Up North, there's a saying that there's no bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Outfit…
Thu, Feb 27th, 2025  –  Sun, Mar 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Gifts of the Porcupine: A Quillwork Intensive

Using porcupine quills, students will learn to sew them onto home-tanned hide. This class is not…
Sat, Nov 2nd, 2024  –  Sun, Nov 3rd, 2024
9am-4pm each day
Instructor: Jean Marshall
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Hand-Sewn Leather Project Tote

There are so many possible uses for this bag that the only name that does it justice is…
Fri, Jan 31st, 2025  –  Sun, Feb 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow
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Hand-Sewn Leather Tote Bag

A beautiful and sturdy leather tote can last a lifetime. This class will introduce leatherworking…
Sat, Jan 18th, 2025  –  Sun, Jan 19th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Hand-Stitched Leather Travel Accessories & Gifts

Two things that many of us can expect during the holidays are traveling and gifting! In this class,…
Sat, Nov 16th, 2024  –  Sun, Nov 17th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Candace LaCosse
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Leather Bedside Book Bag

You love to read, and those books you’re reading are stacked by your bed, the couch, and even…
Fri, Sep 27th, 2024  –  Sun, Sep 29th, 2024
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Beth Dow
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Leather Firewood Carrier

Make North Shore memories as you make a beautiful and sturdy leatherwood firewood carrier. This…
Sat, Nov 2nd, 2024  –  Sun, Nov 3rd, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow
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Making Hide & Canvas Boots

Remember the last time your feet were too cold to enjoy wonderful wintry weather? Do away with…
Fri, Nov 8th, 2024  –  Sun, Nov 10th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
Fri, Jan 10th, 2025  –  Sun, Jan 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
Fri, Feb 28th, 2025  –  Sun, Mar 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
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Open-Top Custom Leather Toolbag

In this class you will design and make a custom open-top leather case to fit your favorite hand…
Fri, May 23rd, 2025  –  Sun, May 25th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow