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Marble & Make: Leather Accessories

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In this 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. 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.

What to Expect

A hands-on session preparing leather, mixing the marbling medium, experimenting with color, and transferring your marble designs onto raw leather. Since fresh leather prints need time to dry before sealing, the instructor will handle the final finishing phase after class. All finished items will be available for pickup at MakeHaven on Monday. 

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.

Pickup Note: Finished items will be available for pickup at MakeHaven on Monday.

When
Saturday October 24th, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 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 $68.00
MakeHaven Members $58.00

Notices

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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.