Craft Your Own Leather Bag at Open Sea Leather Co.
Open Sea Leather Co. introduces workshops for beginners to learn leatherworking skills.
Photo: Courtesy of Open Sea Leather Co.
Chinatown boutique Open Sea Leather Co. has become one of our go-tos for beautifully crafted leather accessories and home goods. Now, owner-leatherworker Michael Bluth is opening up the store’s production space for beginner-level classes taught by local makers. Sam Hook, designer of the Tidal Theory handbag line, will lead a mini tote workshop. Staffer Luka Naeole’s class attendees will learn how to make a tool bag that doubles as a purse. And Bluth will teach folks how to make his popular Hannah cross-body clutch (above). Students can choose their leather color from 30-plus options and will learn a variety of skills, from tracing, cutting and stitching to finishing work and more.
15 N. Pauahi St., (808) 859-2204, osleather.com, @opensealeather
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