Leather-working Cabinet
I cleaned up the leather-working cabinet this week. Tools, and supplies are organized by use and type. I found a few tools that need to be replaced and I’ll have those in the cabinet by next week.
Supplies Needed Sheet
Inside the door of the cabinet is a sheet where you can list items needed. We’re not going to stock every color dye, so when those run out the run out, but like with the Vinyl, we’ll keep larger (more affordable) containers of standard dye colors in particular. Just list anything that has run out, or a tool suggestion if you have one. I’ll be by at least once a week to look and will accommodate as needed.
Training Required for Cabinet Use
The cabinet is currently listed as Training Required before use. I’m working on pushing this to Moodle, so you can get yourself signed off without having to attend an Intro Class. The moodle course will contain the minimum amount of information you need to use the cabinet. I still encourage newly interested persons to attend an Intro class because it covers many other related topics.
Moving forward, Project Classes will also fulfill this requirement.
Training Required for Pfaff Sewing Machine
This will continue to require training before use.
Instructors Wanted
If you are interested in teaching, and have leather-working experience, shoot me a message so I can get you connected. We have a pretty good system for classes, but could use more of them, with greater variety.
Templates
I’m putting together some acrylic templates that will live in the cabinet. Any member can use these to make their own items with their own leather. Belts, Coin Pouches, Pencil Cases, Field Notes Book Covers, Cord Tacos will be the first.
Project Classes
I will be back to having project classes this month. Classes are limited to 5 slots due to tools, space, and my ability to only split my attention 5 ways. You don’t want to see what happens when I split 6 ways. There is typically a fee to cover the material cost. Classes are typically scheduled 2.5-3 hours so the items we make are things that can be completed in that time-frame. When all goes well, you get to walk away with an item you made, paying only material cost, and (hopefully) gaining the skills you need to make other on your own.
Feedback
I would love some feedback. Ideas and suggestions are welcome!