{"product_id":"avon-hills-artists-and-makers-camp-2026","title":"Avon Hills Artists and Makers Camp 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvon Hills Annual Artists and Makers Camp will take place on September 25 - 27, 2026!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis skill sharing event is a great experience for those wanting to learn new crafts and techniques. Every student will leave with their own handmade creations. Learn from our fantastic instructors who are all skilled artisans and craftspeople. You will walk away with an experience you will not soon forget! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eLearn more about Avon Hills Artist and Makers Camp 2026 here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avonhillsfolkschool.org\/artists-and-makers-camp\"\u003ehttps:\/\/avonhillsfolkschool.org\/artists-and-makers-camp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Sewing Leather with Merchant Leather (AM and PM option)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eLeatherworking is one of the world's oldest crafts and one of the most satisfying to learn. In this four-hour session, Dan from Merchant Leather will guide you through the timeless basics of hand-sewing leather using the traditional saddle stitch, a two-needle technique that has been used by craftspeople for centuries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eYou'll work at your own pace and leave with finished pieces you made with your own hands - and the know-how to keep going at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eEvery project begins with a pre-cut pattern. From there, you'll mark, punch, and stitch your work by hand with guidance at every step. Along the way you'll make real creative choices - picking your leather color, selecting your thread, deciding what to make next. All tools are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eChoose from dozens of project options across a wide range of styles. Students typically complete two to three finished goods in a session. Current offerings include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eMultiple styles of wallets, sunglass cases, keychains and luggage tags, pencil cases, clutches and wristlets, passport covers, and field note covers. New for Fall 2026: a leather notebook cover, tool or paint brush roll, simple travel cribbage board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eLeather rewards the maker. It's durable, develops character with age and whatever you choose, you'll leave with something made by hand and built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegister for a Merchant Leather class here:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAM: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avonhillsfolkschool.org\/artists-makers-shop\/p\/hand-sewing-leather-with-merchant-leather-8am-to-12pm-aamc-2026\"\u003ehttps:\/\/avonhillsfolkschool.org\/artists-makers-shop\/p\/hand-sewing-leather-with-merchant-leather-8am-to-12pm-aamc-2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePM: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/avonhillsfolkschool.org\/artists-makers-shop\/p\/hand-sewing-leather-with-merchant-leather-8am-to-12pm-aamc-2026\"\u003ehttps:\/\/avonhillsfolkschool.org\/artists-makers-shop\/p\/hand-sewing-leather-with-merchant-leather-1pm-to-5pm-aamc-2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merchant Leather","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46942915756207,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/2275\/2175\/files\/20260419_092447_aeef3628-3e49-4948-b9b5-60e4cd4ae415.jpg?v=1779300380","url":"https:\/\/www.merchantleather.com\/products\/avon-hills-artists-and-makers-camp-2026","provider":"Merchant Leather","version":"1.0","type":"link"}