Western Leather Tooling Workshop with Scott Horn (The Unsaddled)

Join artist and leatherworker Scott Michael Horn in a fast paced jaunt through the basics of turning a simple piece of cowhide into a piece of Art. Each participant will walk away having created something unique, turning a raw piece of saddle leather into a functional and beautiful item that will last for years.

Workshop Date: Saturday, February 17, 2-5PM

Scott's passion for the craft of leatherwork is brought to life with a high-energy interactive teaching style. Technique is mixed with anecdotes about the history, production, and process of crafting saddle leather. The Workshop is centered on creative expression, teaching not only the craft skills but the concepts of how to design your own unique patterns. Scott will demo basic techniques and concepts to the whole class, then set everyone free to follow their whim - creating new patterns from scratch or recreating ones from the demonstration. Each student walks away with 2-3 handmade pieces tooled and dyed right there.

The creative expression and sheer fun of hammering stamp patterns into leather make this an unforgettable high desert experience.

Highlights:
-Learn the ropes of traditional saddle-style leather tooling from a 2nd generation leatherworker.
-Approachable for all ages and skill levels - he has taught accountants and eight year olds with equal success..
–Focused on creative expression, helping students make their own unique patterns and designs.
-Students will choose from making cuff bracelets, keychains, cord keepers, or coasters. All work will be completed day-of and students will keep everything they make.
–Every student will have their own set of tools, and the artist brings his extensive collection of stamp tools and letter stamps to share with the class as well.

Details:
-Only 12 spaces available in the workshop.
-Workshop is 3 hours long. All pieces will be dyed and finished by Scott during the class for you to take home at the end!
-Each participant can make 2-3 pieces during the class time.
-Scott Horn provides all leather, tool sets, dye, and consumables.

*Sign up 2 or more students together and get $10 off per person! (refunded after signup)