Master The Traditional Art of Leather Working

Amblard Leather Atelier is a school that teaches the traditional art of leather working using the same tools that were used centuries before by artisans who were then crafting saddles, tobacco pouches,holsters and scabbards.Today, those methods are still used to fashion handbags, wallets, belts, card cases, iPod and iPad covers, and briefcases, among many other accessories.

Classes: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced

Amblard Leather Artisans offers beginner, intermediate and advanced leather working classes, as well as private lessons. Classes are eight hours a day, once a week for 12 weeks. Classes are limited to no more than 10 students.

All classes are taught by Beatrice Amblard

Student Projects

When you enroll in the Amblard Leather Atelier, you will walk away with a variety of leather goods you’ve created.

The beginner class focuses on small leather goods and you will create your own wallet. You will cut the pattern, assemble it and stitch it into a finished product. The intermediate class moves to larger leather goods, including tote bags and the advanced class teaches more intricate patterns for purses.

Le Blog

12.11.2011

I love working with my hands and creating beautiful things. My grandfather was a leatherworker and I always wanted to learn the trade. It is very fullfilling and humbling to work materials into the manifestation of an idea.