This fun and intensive weekend workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of leather, from its history to its modern uses. Topics will include terminology, tanning processes, hide selection, thickness, grain, temper, finishes, and choosing the right leather for a project. Students will learn about products used to clean, condition, and preserve leather, as well as techniques for repairing certain items. The class will also cover patternmaking, layout, hand tools, sewing machines, adhesive options, basic hand sewing, lacing, and construction methods for leather goods ranging from garments and upholstery to purses and briefcases. Students will leave with a greater understanding and appreciation of leather and supplies and a small pouch of their own making suitable for holding a cell phone or a special tooth for the tooth fairy.