Barron County 4-H Leathercraft Project
Ordering Night: Thursday, January 9 (4:30PM-6PM
Barron County Government Center, 335 E Monroe Ave, Room 110-Barron WI 54812
Classes-Saturdays (February 1, 15, 22, March 2)
at Barron County Government Center (335 E Monroe Ave, Room 110; Barron WI 54812)
Barron County 4-H Project Volunteers: Tom Ebler and Joyce Nelson
What is it All About?
In the 4-H Leathercraft project, youth can create projects from leather. You can learn the construction of small leather articles involving carving, stamping and lacing. Start with simple articles, such as a coaster, and learn the skills to advance methods of decorating leather.
Leather is one of the oldest natural resources. Leather clothing and other goods provided some of the earliest humans with protection from the harsh environments. Beginners can learn the basics of working with leather. Intermediate and advanced projects teach more advanced techniques.
Get Involved/Project Area Events!
Barron County 4-H youth in grades 3rd and older can work with 4-H leathercraft volunteers to learn the art of leathercraft. Members are able to work one-on-one and in small groups to advance at their own pace.
- Meet with volunteers to choose your projects (January)
- Project Work Days with county provided tools (January, February, March, April – TBD)
- Self-Guided Learning
- Mentorships (contact Extension Office for volunteer contact information)
Ideas for Project Learning?
- Learn how to prepare leather
- Choose designs for your leather project
- Understand tools and how to use them
- Practice cutting leather
- Learn how to finish your leather projects
- Identify types of leather
Share What You Learn With Others!
- Make something out of leather
- Create a book or binder of designs that you can use on leather
- Give a demonstration about Leathercraft
- Teach someone what you learned
Exhibit Ideas: Bookmark, Coaster, Coin purse, Belt, Poster
Project Resources:
- Wisconsin 4-H Project Tip Sheet: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/projects/arts-communication/leathercraft-project/
- Materials for sessions: https://tandyleather.com/collections/kits
- Free Leathercraft Manual: https://shop4-h.org/products/4-h-leathercraft-manual
