Leather-Making Workshop at the Mount Vernon Public Library

On November 3, Mount Vernon-based artist Alicia Appleton will host a free leather-making workshop at the Mount Vernon Public Library for participants of all skill levels. Appleton, who is the designer of the leather accessories brand Amber Poitier Inc., will teach students how to hand-sew and construct their own mini leather tote bag. The two-hour class will commence with an introduction of the basic tools and materials required. This includes the laser-cutter that is used for cutting the bag pattern and the vegetable-tanned leather, which is a utility leather typically used for high-end products like holsters, shoes and equestrian saddles. During this instructive demonstration, students will also learn how to build a bag pattern, hand-sew the leather pieces, punch holes and, lastly, buff and polish the leather. Participants, with Appleton’s assistance, will then implement these techniques to create their own unique 10″ x 12″ mini bag. Participants will be able to take the final product home. This program is sponsored by one of ArtsWestchester’s Mount Vernon Arts Initiative Grants, which are made possible with support from Westchester County government. For more info, visit mountvernonpubliclibrary.org.

This program is supported by ArtsWestchester’s Mount Vernon and Yonkers Arts Initiative grants program. These grants are made possible with support from the Westchester County Executive and Westchester County Board of Legislators.

A version of this article first appeared in the November issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.

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