Raw & Refined – Leather Crafting
In this leather crafting class, you can rediscover an ancient craft to create beautiful, useful, and incredibly durable items for everyday use.
You will learn the entire process from the initial idea and planning to the finished product. We will cover all the essential crafting techniques, including:
- Cutting, gluing, sewing, and embossing leather.
- Measuring accurately for specific designs.
- Cutting straps for belts and handles.
- Leather braiding and using leftover scraps.
- Dyeing and wet-forming leather.
- How to handle small-scale batch production.
You will also learn how to work with rivets, snap buttons, buckles, zippers, grommets, recycled materials, and various standard fasteners.
This is a new and highly popular class at Vrå Højskole.
Next semester is Fall 2026 from August 9, 2026 – December 19, 2026