mashley Report post Posted December 10, 2013 Hi, Does anyone know of leather working classes offered in the greater Metro-Detroit area? I've googled and used google maps to search but haven't found anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelcityK9Cop Report post Posted December 19, 2013 You have a Tandy store right down the street.... that should be your first stop. If its like the one here, there will be classes every Saturday. They can also tell you if there is a Leather Guild working out of their store as well. Tandy Leather #139 - DETROIT-139 Manager: Chris Bohinsky Detroit139@tandyleather.com 32524 Warren Rd Westland, MI 48185 USA Phone: 734-422-9102 Fax: 734-422-9105 Toll Free: 866-422-9102 Store Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 4pm Sunday: Closed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mashley Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Hi Chris, Thanks for the help!!! I wish Westland was right down the street. I did find them finally after posting the question (Newb error) but they are about 65 minutes away. I might make the drive once but a little far for me. I know they area well there but it's a hike. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TXAG Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Very few people are fortunate enough to live within convenient driving distance of a guild or somewhere to take lessons...I'm trying to set one up in my area, but it's going to be really hard to do, I think... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelcityK9Cop Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Very few people are fortunate enough to live within convenient driving distance of a guild or somewhere to take lessons...I'm trying to set one up in my area, but it's going to be really hard to do, I think... Where there is a will, there is a way! Get in touch with your local high school.. I'm sure they would let you have a classroom once a month for a meeting. Getting the word out will be the tough part... and start up will be slow going. But you have great resources here on the forum. There are "guildies" from all over the US here who can offer great ideas! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkbuzbee Report post Posted January 9, 2014 txag if you get something going me and my wife would try to make it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwelna Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Very few people are fortunate enough to live within convenient driving distance of a guild or somewhere to take lessons...I'm trying to set one up in my area, but it's going to be really hard to do, I think... Check and see if your local school system offers "Comunity Education" classes. If they do contact them and offer your services as a leather working instructor. Depending on the rules, you may be able to charge a nominal price for your time, but you can charge for materials and basic tool sets that the participants will get to keep. (Prices for classes in my area run from $5 to $200 depening on what they teaching and what facilities are being used, if all you need is a class room, these are usually free to the instructor.) Classes can run from 1 to 12 weeks in my area. I am signed up to take a pottery class starting in late january, 8 weeks for $150. This price includes clay, tools, pottery wheel, kiln access as well as glaze. So with a beginnign leather class, maybe $30-$50 per student and include a basic set of tools? Partner up with the Tandy or local leather store or in your area and you may be able to get a discount on tools and scrap leather. You are to be applauded for giving back to your comunity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TXAG Report post Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Right. I'd already checked that and they do not. Oh well...maybe one day we will be able to have a guild here. Edited January 15, 2014 by TXAG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
