2-hour Core Skills: Pattern Making & Minimum Waste Cutting

$175.00

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Master the fundamentals that shape every project.
In this focused two-hour session, you learn to read and draft patterns with precision, then translate them to leather with minimal waste. Béatrice or Amelie guides you through layout strategy, grain direction, hide irregularities and efficient cutting sequences. You practice on sample hides, learning to see what the leather offers and what it demands. This workshop stands alone or prepares you for Level 1; either way, you leave with a method that respects both material and craft.

What you learn:

Pattern reading and drafting; hide assessment and grain orientation; layout strategy for minimal waste; cutting sequences and knife control; material efficiency without compromising quality.

What’s included:

• Use of studio tools
• Step‑by‑step documentation
• Instruction from our Master Artisans

Prerequisites:
• None

Schedule:
• Tue - Fri: 11a-1pm, 2-4pm, 4-6p
• Tue: 6-8p
• Sat: 11a-1pm, 2-4pm

Cohort size:
• 14 students maximum

Investment:
• $175 (includes materials)

14 Max Per Class Direct instruction throughout

12 Portfolio Pieces Artisan Training graduates

1,000+ Students Trained And counting

1 Method 40 years in the making

What Students & Alums Are Saying

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Studying here has been an extraordinary experience. Beatrice Amblard teaches leatherworking with the same discipline, precision, and excellence she honed during her years at Hermès. The progressive curriculum is demanding and incredibly rewarding. I'm currently in Level 3 and feel privileged to be learning how the finest bags in the world are truly made.

Britta Attending Level 3

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Bea and Amelie have created a beautifully designed studio and a thoughtful approach to teaching leathercraft. I love coming here and appreciate the care that goes into how the studio and classes are run.

Carolyn Attending Level 3

2-hour Core Skills: Pattern Making & Minimum Waste Cutting