Create your very own keepsake leather pouch in this fun, hands-on class! Makers will learn basic leatherworking skills to shape and assemble a pouch, then bring it to life with a personalized leather charm, using decorative stamps and accessories, making each piece totally unique. Perfect for beginners, this class is a great introduction to leathercraft while encouraging creativity, self-expression, and playful design.
Class Size: 2-6
Age Group: Adults & Youth 12+
Registration Fee: $40 Non-Member, $36 Member
Materials Fee: $15 payable at the time of registration to include all materials needed to create this leather pouch and charm.
Location: Upstairs Fine Arts Classroom Tables & Leather Shop accessible via stairs or elevator
Instructor: Jennifer MacLean
Jennifer MacLean is the leader of the Leather Circle at Makers Mill and a member of the Fine Arts Circle. She teaches Adaptive Arts, Paint Your Pet, Leatherworking Classes, and a variety of youth art classes, bringing creativity, care, and inclusivity into every learning environment.
An equestrian for over 50 years, Jennifer developed a deep appreciation for leather through hands-on experience with tack and equipment, sparking a lifelong passion for quality materials and craftsmanship. More than 25 years ago, she launched her own business in the Newburyport, MA area, specializing in custom dog collars and leashes.
A Tuftonboro native and Kingswood High School graduate, Jennifer is proud to bring her skills and experience back to her home state of New Hampshire. In a previous chapter of her career, she worked as an Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist — a background that continues to inform her thoughtful, adaptive, and student-centered teaching style.
