Mastery is method.
Teaching artisanal leatherwork is our trade. We run a working atelier—the first of its kind in America, where instruction and production share the same bench.
Within weeks, aspiring artisans move from first saddle stitch to a finished piece. You'll learn not as a hobby, but as a discipline. You'll work with the finest artisanal tools and materials and join a community where students become creators, adopting standards that don't bend.
The workshop is your entry point. The atelier is your home for life.
Begin Here.
The AMBLARD Method
Immersive programs in various formats. Deep mastery of leatherwork techniques under expert guidance.
Workshops
Introduction to traditional techniques. Two-hour sessions in our San Francisco atelier for those beginning their study.
Individual Instruction
One-on-one mentorship for dedicated students. Personalized guidance in leather techniques at your own pace.
Your Transformation
Level 1
You have never worked with leather before. You learn the AMBLARD Method.
Level 2
Understand why this stitch lasts 100 years. Documented process, repeatable results.
Level 3
You understand why the seam disappears entirely. Refined construction, invisible craft.
Level 4
A structured bag that stands on its own. Friends ask where they could buy your creation.
Béatrice Amblard
Trained by Hermès in Paris. Four decades at the bench. Trusted for work on high value leather creations and her exacting instruction. With her curriculum, students learn the way she learned: small cohorts, the highest quality materials, critique until the standard is met.
Not tips and tricks. Method.
Student Testimonials
Marina
"I discovered skills I never imagined I could master—creating bags that people genuinely appreciate and want to carry. The atelier also brought me lifelong friendships, new opportunities, and made me a better teacher for my own sewing community."
Sanjeev
"The only downside of being a student of Beatrice's is that you develop a discerning eye so critical that nothing but the very best of craftsmanship is acceptable. Those who know, know."
Misty
"I joined the atelier as part of the first group of students in 2012 and couldn’t leave. It is my happy place."
Anne
"Watching my technique evolve from Level 1 to Level 4 was deeply rewarding, thanks to the high-quality teaching of Béatrice and Amélie."
Taryn
"Bea helped elevate both my skills and my creative perspective, and I’m grateful for the mentorship and community I found there."
Gordon
"Apprenticing here has been such a magical time. There’s craftsmanship, care, and savoir faire at the highest level and a tender appreciation for the art that simply cannot be found anywhere else."
