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SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2025 WILDACRES - WEEK 2
AMBER DOCKERY - FANTASTIC LEATHERCRAFT
Let's take an adventure into learning Leatherworking, and how it can help you in your adventures! From the rustic to the utilitarian, to the fantastical and artistic - Leather is a versatile medium. We hope we can expand your knowledge in this craft and how it can help you in other endeavors.
All skill levels are welcome! In this class we will be working on two smaller projects and two larger projects. Also, we will make plenty of time during and in between lessons to do Q&A and work with different skill levels. This class will be going over the different types of leather and their best uses, plus how to set different types of hardware, standard dyeing/coloring and finishing, and different forms of decorating (like stamping and wet molding).
Basic kits and lessons included are:
1) Bookmarks *(classic or modern decorating, dyes and sealing)
2) 2 to 3 different forms of Bracelets *(and the types of leather used as well as hardware options- like buckles, snaps, rivets)
3) A few types of Drawstring Pouches *(including hand stitching or lacing, and how to customize types of pouches with different types of leather)
4) Leather Book/Journal cover in about 4x6" (class choice on decorating, hand stitching or lacing options, dyes and finishing)
We will have additional leather kits available for prices ala-carte, and kits with different types of leather and extra hardware should you wish to try something a little different or advanced. Class sets of most tools will be available for use for everyone to complete projects, and decorative stamps to share- However there will be personal tool bundle kits and design stamps available for sale that can help get you started at home for an economical price. Personal items can be brought, such as: design tools and effects /stones/ or beads to try on projects (Please note -we may not be able to use everything brought but we can take a look! And If you do bring personal items please bring a labeled bin or toolbox to make sure your awesome stuff stays with you)
Lab Fee: $125, includes basic kits (with all the materials listed, which will cover the first 3-5 projects), instructions, handouts, use of her tools, stamps and dyes.
Estimated Materials Cost: Others Kits Available at additional cost $10 to +$25 x each
Prerequisites: None
Bio:
Amber Dockery - Fantastic Leathercraft
Amber is an artist and leatherworker that grew up in Metro Atlanta. She has been working with leather and teaching the craft for 22+ years. Growing up, she was mentored by her Grandfather about hides and became fascinated with beading on leather and crafting costuming and historical replicas. She got her start teaching this craft to others with k-12 school systems in North Georgia, and groups such as Scouts, 4-H, and County parks. Amber has also worked alongside Tandy Leather Company for many years, and she has worked all over the Southeast with different artist groups and conventions. She enjoyed working as an artist/ staff/and panelist for the Dragon Con Art Show for several years. Through her leather craft business, she has shipped projects and connected with people from across the world.
She is excited to bring her knowledge of the Craft and pass it on to help other artists learn more about this fascinating medium! She also is very excited and honored to work with SFMS (as she has also been fascinated by rocks and Jewelry making). Amber currently lives with her family and beloved gaggle of mostly rescue pets in Hiram, Ga.
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