"Leather Figure Carving Class"
John C. Campbell Folk School – Brasstown, NC
November 16th–21nd, 2025
For more information and to register, visit: John C Campbell Folk School
Join us for a week-long journey into the art of leather figure carving, perfect for beginners eager to explore this timeless craft. Held at the beautiful John C. Campbell Folk School, this class will guide you through the fundamentals of tooling realistic designs on leather, including birds, animals, flowers, and more.
What You’ll Learn:
- Techniques to create lifelike figures on leather.
- Tool selection and proper usage to achieving the best results.
- Thought processes and tips for producing realistic and detailed carvings.
What You’ll Make:
Practice your new skills by crafting key fobs, coasters, patches, and other small projects. Once confident, you’ll cut, tool, and assemble a purse or belt bag, featuring a design of your choice!
What’s Provided:
All tools, patterns, leather, and step-by-step instructions will be supplied, so you can focus on learning and creating. Samples and patterns will be available to inspire and guide your work.
Learning a new skill can be challenging, but with the right tools, guidance, and practice, you’ll be well on your way to mastering the art of figure carving in leather.
All tools, patterns, instructions, and leather are provided.
