Marble & Make: Leather Accessories

What to Expect

The first session focuses on preparing leather, mixing the marbling medium, experimenting with color, and transferring your marble designs onto leather. The second session covers sealing and finishing techniques, cutting and shaping your accessory, beveling and burnishing edges, and setting hardware. Expect hands-on instruction, live demonstrations, and plenty of creative exploration.

Skills You’ll Acquire

• Selecting and preparing leather for marbling

• Mixing and managing a marbling medium

• Transferring marbled designs onto leather

• Sealing, cutting, and finishing marbled leather

• Beveling and burnishing edges

• Installing hardware for simple leather accessories

What’s Provided

• All leather, dyes, pigments, and marbling materials

• Use of marbling trays, tools, and finishing equipment

• Hardware for earrings or bracelet/cuff projects

• Instructor guidance across both sessions

Who Should Attend

This workshop is great for beginners and experienced makers alike. Whether you’re curious about marbling, interested in leatherwork, or simply want to create a colorful handmade accessory, this class is accessible and welcoming to all skill levels.

Prerequisites/Safety Information

No prerequisites. Please wear a smock, apron, or clothing that can get dye on it—think of what you’d wear to paint a room or tie-dye a t-shirt.