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Marble & Make: Leather Accessories

A collage with a dark red border showing examples of marbled leather. The left image features a hand holding a square piece of leather marbled in swirling yellow, orange, green, and white patterns. The top right image shows several small leather pieces in vibrant marbled designs—pink, black, and multicolor—alongside bottles of leather dye. The bottom right image shows a finished leather wallet with bold marbled stripes in oranges, reds, yellows, and browns, opened to display its snap closure.

Introductory - No experience required
Age Requirement : 18+ and minors 13+ with Guardian Supervision
Ticketed Workshop

Instructor: Meredith Clark


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In this two-part workshop, participants will learn how to marble leather and create their own colorful, one-of-a-kind leather accessories. Leather marbling is similar to traditional paper or fabric marbling, but it uses different dyes and requires unique preparation and finishing techniques. Across two evenings, you’ll explore the full process without needing to purchase specialty pigments, tools, or safety equipment or risk dyeing your entire kitchen floor at home. By the end, participants will leave with a finished pair of earrings or a bracelet/cuff featuring their own custom marbled pattern.

 

Note: This class meets on consecutive Thursdays, August 27th and September 3rd.

 

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.

Learn more about the instructor's work at Beacon Craft Studio. 

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. 
 

Reminder: This class meets on consecutive Thursdays, August 27th and September 3rd.

 

When
Thursday August 27th, 2026 from  6:00 PM to  8:00 PM
Location
Main Space @ MakeHaven
770 Chapel St
Lower Level, via back elevator or stairs
New Haven, CT 06510
United States
Workshop Ticket Fee
Standard Ticket $75.00
MakeHaven Members $64.00
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Instructor or Event Lead

Meredith Clark

They/them

Areas: Leather & Canvas, Fiber, Clay & Soft Arts

Need Based Workshop Price Adjustment

MakeHaven offers a price reduction for individuals who are below a threshold income level.
You can apply at: Workshop Price Reduction Request.

Notices

Learn about our event policies, such as cancellations and inclement weather: Event Policies Page
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Accessibility

Our facilities undergo periodic reviews to maximize ADA compliance. We offer accessible bathrooms, elevators, and wide walkways. In tool usage, we aim for universal access and work individually to adapt tools for safe usage as necessary. If you anticipate needing an adaptation to participate in this event or have further questions, please contact us at events@makehaven.org.