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Learn to design, make, and decorate leather furnishings and wardrobe items.
Skills learned include:
Do you want to pound leather, make cool things out of leather? Then it is time to attend leathercraft workshops.
To complete for fair it is best for new kiddos to start by February. The sooner the better!
We know that school end times vary. Please bring your child straight from class. Our teaching time is between 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Bryant Miller's House (check the Clover Connections newsletter for the address):
The Ranch, Loveland, CO
Many members choose to purchase their own tools and leather. However, you can also use the project leader's tools and donated scrap leather at the leathercraft workshops. We recommend attending a leathercraft workshop and talking to the project leader prior to purchasing anything.
Project units are designed for members 8-18 years old. We recommend doing units 1-3 in order.
Members should make an item using one or more of the following skills:
Members should make an item using one or more of the following skills:
Members should make an item using advanced stamping.
Members will make an item made primarily by sewing leather.
Members will make an item using one or more leather art techniques:
Members will make an item using multiple leather working techniques, such as:
Members will learn the skills necessary to build or rebuild a saddle.
4 -H Record Books are also called e-Records. Each project has its own record book that members are required to complete each year. The links to e-Records in the specific project areas are below. Record books are turned in at Interview Judging before our County Fair. In June, you will need to schedule an interview for each of your project areas and bring your record book with you to Interview Judging the week of the Larimer County 4-H Fair.
We have more information about how to fill out your record books here.
Thinking about signing up for the Leathercraft Project? Already enrolled but have questions? Contact us.
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Our office follows the Larimer County Holiday Calendar for office closures.
Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English. Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.
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