Intro to Leather Working: Hand-Stitched Wallets (January 4th, 2025)

Instructor: June Bloch

Summary: In this course, each student will learn the basics of leather-working from LJune Bloch by fabricating their own hand stitched leather wallet.

Description: This course will cover the following topics:

- Intro to material

- Following a pattern

- Cutting leather

- Hand Stitching

- Basic tool use (knives, awl, pricking iron, etc.)

- Monogramming/ Embossing

At the end of the class, each student will complete a hand sewn leather wallet similar to what is shown in the picture.

About the Instructor:

June Bloch is a leatherworker and owner of Calamity Leather. She makes unique, custom fetish wear that is sensory friendly and gender affirming. Whether it’s using small batch leather, hand selected pigmentation combinations, to designs inspired by shabari and made for elaborate predicaments, she is always experimenting with new, one-of-kind, concept-driven creations.

June teaches the wallent and belt making classes at MASS Collective. Between these two projects, students learn nearly every skill used in any leather craft.

Outside of her leatherworking, June is a social scientist and educator who takes a “bottom up” approach to social problems. She enjoys hiking, recreational athletics, science fiction, and gardening.

FAQs

Q: What is the dress code?

A: Closed toed shoes, as well as long cotton pants and shirts are a must. For your own safety, no synthetic fabrics please. Gloves and eye protection will be provided.

Q: When do ticket sales end?

A: Ticket sales end two days before the event begins.

Q: How many people can sign up?

A: Each class has a maximum of 8 people.

Q: Is there an age requirement?

A: Students must be above the age of 11, Students under 18 will either need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian or will require additional permission paperwork.

Q: Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

A: If you have any questions or concerns, email us at [email protected]

Q: Is my registration/ticket transferable?

A: Yes, please notify us before ticket sales end about any transfer of purchase.

Q: What is the refund policy?

A: We will refund any ticket requested for any reason up to 7 days before the course date. If possible we will make every effort to transfer tickets to future course dates if contacted more than 24 hours before the course begins. If the class cannot run as scheduled, purchaser will have the option of a full refund or credit towards ta future class.

Host or Publisher MASS Collective