From the Bench: Leathercraft Notes by Heirloom Leathercraft
Notes on craft, leather, and the work behind the work. Written by Beatrice Amblard, Hermes-trained master leather artisan, from her atelier in San Francisco.
From the Bench
Is a Leatherworking Class Worth It? What You Actually Learn
The question is not whether the class is worth the money. It is what you can do afterward that you could not do before.
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What Is the Amblard Method?
The stitch behind the world's finest leather goods is created by hand. Here is how it is taught.
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Craft Night vs. Real Training: What's the Difference
There is a difference between an evening's diversion and a skill you keep.
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Heirloom Core Curriculum: Intro Through Level 4
From a one-day Intro to portfolio-grade Level 4 work. What each stage of the AmblardMethod teaches, what you leave with, and how to know when you are ready to move on.
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What 48 Days in the Amblard Method Looks Like
A three year French apprenticeship, compressed into 48 days at a workbench on Clement Street. A week-by-week walk through what actually transfers, and what does not.
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