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DTSTART:20261113T150000Z
DTEND:20261113T230000Z
SUMMARY:Great Big Leather Tote
URL:https://feralskills.com/events/great-big-leather-tote-2026-11-13
STATUS:CONFIRMED
DESCRIPTION:This tote bag is large enough to use as a weekender\, or it can
  double as a favorite work bag. It will have some basic pockets\, brass fe
 et\, and D-rings for shoulder straps and may be customized with additional
  pockets\, a stud closure\, or a shoulder strap if time allows. Additional
  hardware and leather will be available for purchase from the instructor f
 or students want to customize their tote with extra features or a shoulder
  strap. The tote will measure 15" high\, 18" wide\, and 7" deep. Students 
 will learn how to sew leather by hand with a traditional two-needle saddle
  stitch\, apply hardware\, and decorate the surface. Additional topics wil
 l include wet-molding\, pattern design\, and leather care. This natural ve
 getable-tanned cowhide will darken significantly and grow even more beauti
 ful over time. Physical ability note: Sewing leather by hand requires mode
 rate dexterity and hand strength\, especially for a large item like this. 
 Most students will manage just fine\, but people with shaky or weak hands 
 may find the process a bit frustrating. Required Tools All necessary tools
  will be provided Optional Tools Reading glasses Pencil Session Informatio
 n Note: Day 3 of this class has been extended\, which is an update from wh
 at was printed in the course Catalog. Class will now meet 9am - 5pm each d
 ay.
LOCATION:North House Folk School\, Grand Marais\, MN
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