THEA 489: Leatherworking Techniques

Course Description

Leatherworking is a class designed to introduce students to the many tools and techniques involved in working with a variety of leathers, either for crafts or costumes. We will mainly focus on projects incorporating leather inlay and overlay, patterning, skiving, and using a roller-wheel presser foot. A class trip to a local leather merchant is also a required part of this course. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Restricted to Costume Technology and Properties Design & Management majors.