JOURNAL | Projects, Events and New Products

  • Fiesta Dance Party 2017 DJ MIX

    Its better late than never! I know its already December and the Summer is long gone, but this mix y Aaron Michael Mendoza is still on point. Check it out and get yourself ready for next years FIESTA PARTY 2018. Enjoy!

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  • We MAKE promises.

    Make Smith does things differently. You're not just getting a bag, you're getting a guarantee for life.

    We stand by the quality of our materials and craftsmanship. If the leather, stitching, or hardware of your genuine Make Smith product fails at any time due to regular use, we will repair or replace it. That is our promise. Our products are made to withstand a lifetime of normal wear and tear for the use they were intended. The Make Smith Lifetime Guarantee does not cover repair or replacement due to out-of-the-ordinary use, accidents, or intentional modification by customer. 

    We pride ourselves in creating relationships that last a life time. Experience Make Smith. 

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  • What does leather smell like?

     

    This question is posed to me almost everyday, so I've had a long time to think about it;  What does leather remind me of? It's the smell of an old workshop, an old saddle museums, or a luxurious car, and, just pure nostalgic feelings for the past. But most importantly, I'm reminded my craft, of the type of leather that I work with everyday. I'm reminded of a particular leather that I find to be the most beautiful to touch, to smell, and work with. This special leather is called LATIGO, which translates from Español to English as Spanish Whip. Naturally, I've found this name to be the inspiration for our first line of aromas. 

    So here we are; Spanish Whip, a rugged and playful aroma roll-on oil for men with hints of tobacco flower, citrus, sandalwood and cedar meticulously blended by @mossbotanicals of Ojai, Ca from all natural ingredients. Available this week in our showroom in a very limited quantity.

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  • It's Workshop Season

    The suns out in Santa Barbara, and we are hosting a variety of classes in which students will make their own handcrafted leather goods fitting of the season. Our curriculum emphasizes DOING to learn, MAKING to be creative, and EMBRACING mistakes to gain experience. We empower our students to craft with their hands, become self sufficient and build confidence, all while having a ton of fun.

    Our New Workshop Schedule: 

    Bracelet Making Class
    Thursday, October 26th :: 6pm - 8pm
    Saturday, October 28th :: 5pm - 7pm

    Belt Making Class
    Thursday, November 16th :: 6pm - 9pm
    Saturday, November 18th :: 5pm - 8pm

    Tote Bag Making Class
    Thursday, November 30th :: 5pm - 9pm
    Saturday, December 2nd :: 5pm - 9pm

    Our new workshop dates are up! We will be putting workshops together from October through December twice a week. Snag a spot or two and come join us at the variety of workshops we are offering this season. See you there!

    *For more information on the specifics of each workshop please visit our workshop page at makesmith.com or give us a call at 805.699.6296

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