Tools of the trade

Acquiring all the leather working tools could be an overwhelming process if you don’t know where to start; However, you only really need a few simple tools to…

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Well, the semester started slow, but it sure finished rather quick. This course, I feel, is/was a great source for the tools of the future of education. An…

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Final class What a way to end the class! We had a good discussion about what the future of education will bring, how it is all going to…

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Assistive Technologies Very interesting and important discussion inclusion and the different ways we can help different learners be contributing members of the classroom. We had Tracy Humphreys from…

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Distributed Learning When it comes to education, what’s better? face-to-face, online or a combination of the 2? Wa had a really good discussion and presentation on the many…

Tanning done differently: Fez

Here is a very old way people used to and still tan leather in Fez, Morocco. Photo by Linn Legros on Unsplash

The famous saddle stitch

Here is a short instructional video of the quintessential stitch used in leather-working. This stitching style makes projects longer to complete, but also ensures the longevity of your…

Hermès: The making of a leather strap

Here is a walk through of how Hermès makes a leather strap. The video is a little too commercial, but it displays the making of a watch strap…

Dunhill

This is a video of the making of document case by Alfred dunhill. This without a doubt a master at work. attention to detail and the way he…

Scuola del Cuoio

A little tour and history of a place that I love and have had the pleasure of visiting in Firenze. Photo by Jonathan Körner on Unsplash

The one and only: Shell Cordovan

I know most people would not have heard of the name/term Shell Cordovan. This is the “crème de la crème” when it comes to leather. The one thing…