Create Leather Shearling Slippers with Kasper Skinner

When
Sunday, February 23, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
ACAC, 160 D Main Street, Ailsa Craig On
Spaces left
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Registration

Member of the ACAC in good standing – $65.00
Non Member – $75.00

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Is there anything nicer than slipping into a pair of custom fitted, comfortable and cozy shearling slippers on a cold winter's night? We think not and so are delighted to welcome Kasper Skinner to the ACAC to teach this beginner friendly craft. Enjoy the fellowship of other craftspeople and create a pair of slippers for yourself or as a gift.

In this class, you’ll learn to hand-stitch the components needed to make a pair of luxurious slippers out of shearling sheepskin. Shearling is sheepskin tanned with the wool still attached, after the sheep has been sheared so that the wool is a consistent length. Slippers like these are great for keeping your feet snug and warm, and are a great all-natural alternative to synthetic slippers. These slippers will be cut to your size, so they’ll fit you snugly. No leatherworking or stitching experience is needed for this class, so don’t worry if you’re a beginner!

Date: Sunday February 23, 2025 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Member's class cost: $65.00
Non Member's class Cost: $75.00
Plus Kit fee payable to Kasper on the day of the class: $50
All materials students need are supplied in the kit fee. Leather, needles, thread etc....

Students are to bring their own lunch. There are local shops where lunch may be procured.

Students must specify their show size, Men or women's size, colour preference - between black and brown.

Teacher's Bio:

SKINNER Designs was started in 2023 by designer, craftsman, and teacher Kasper Skinner. Having been working with leather for over ten years, we draw upon our experience making bags and small goods, journals, watch straps, hand-stitched gloves, and making and repairing shoes to bring you a large catalog of leather products. Whatever your comfort level is with leatherwork, or craft in general, all attendees will be met with the same patience and professionalism.