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
How to Care for Handmade Leather
A well-made leather bag can be treasured for generations. Care is what decides whether it does.
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Meet the Makers: Béatrice and Amélie Amblard
Behind the bench are two people who decided the old way of making was worth teaching.
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How Long Does It Take to Learn Leatherworking?
You can learn the stitch in a day. Becoming a maker takes longer, and it is worth naming honestly.
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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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The Meaning of an Heirloom: Objects Made to Outlive Us
An heirloom is not bought. It is made, used, and handed on.
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