Hide Tanning & Leather Working

This hands-on leatherworking class introduces students to the tools, materials, and techniques used to create durable, functional leather goods. Participants will learn how to select and prepare leather, safely use essential hand tools, and practice core skills such as cutting, marking, stitching, and edge finishing.

Through guided instruction and practical projects, students will gain confidence working with leather while developing an understanding of craftsmanship, accuracy, and design. The class emphasizes both traditional methods and practical applications, making it accessible to beginners while still valuable for those looking to refine their skills. By the end of the course, students will leave with completed projects and the foundational knowledge needed to continue leatherworking independently.

ATTENTION

Under Virginia law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.