April 4 - 5, 2025

Steno Notebook Cover Class

This 2 day class focuses on creating a Floral Carved Steno Notebook Cover.

Class limited to 5 students.

This is an in person class in our saddle shop in Moulton, TX.  You and four other craftsmen will work along side Don Gonzales in his shop to create one of our Steno Notebook Covers.

The first day will focus on designing and tooling the artwork, or choose from a collection of predrawn patterns.  Any desired coloring or dying can be done on day one or during day two.  The second day will focus on finish work and construction.  We will work on edging, sewing, and all finish work. 

This class is designed as an intermediate/advanced level class. Are you currently tooling floral carving patterns and designing some of your own floral patterns, but would like to enhance your drawing and tooling abilities?  Then this class will be helpful.  This is not a beginners tooling class.

Tools/Supplies Needed:

Floral stamping tools, swivel knife, mallet/maul, geometric tools if desired, maker’s stamp (if you have one), trim knife, X-acto knife, round knife, safety skiver (if needed) blue painter’s tape, #2, #3 or #4 edger, edge slicking supplies(small can for water, canvas, rub stick, dauber), notebook (for note taking), pen/pencil, transfer film/paper, strop, and (optional) a headlamp/magnifier.

We will be in the shop, so cutting and tooling surfaces are provided.  All materials, supplies, dyes and finishes are also provided to complete this project.

This is a Two Day class and we will have the time to work on many aspects of leather craft skills during this project.  Bring your questions and we will work on improving together in our leather craft skills.

Class will begin at 9am each day and end at 5pm.  We will break for lunch and have some refreshments and snacks during the day.

*One person per enrollment can take the class.

*Enrollment purchase is nonrefundable, but can be transferred to another class in our shop that we have scheduled if something happens that doesn't allow you to attend.  You can also sell your spot to someone else, but please let us know.