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  • LEATHER CRAFTING WORKSHOPS

     Photo: Cara Robbins

    Photo: Cara Robbins

    If you've ever thought about taking a Make Smith Class then you should sign up for our newsletter. Signing up is the best way to keep in touch with whats happening at the shop. We announce out coarse first via email, then offer them to the general public via Facebook, Instagram and the local papers.

     

    Here's our workshop landing page and sign up link: http://www.makesmith.com/collections/workshops

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  • WEDDING GIFTS - PUT A DATE ON IT!

    When it's time to decided what to get for our the bride and groom for their special day, you can always count on leather goods on being the right answer. Handcrafted leather goods always have a  long lasting impact when embossed with a special message. What could be more special than the date of the wedding? And for the groom, having the date stamped on your wallet couldn't hurt when trying to remember your anniversary's, right?!

    (Pictured: Credit Card Sleeve Brown (left) and Burgundy (right).

    Quick list: Leather goods with custom hot stamped branding (embossing):

    1. Credit Card Sleeve

    2. Bi-fold Wallet

    3. Leather Key Chain

     

     

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  • CUSTOM EMBOSSED LEATHER GEAR FOR YOUR MAN, THIS VALENTINE'S DAY

    Brand New! This Valentine's Day we are offering a new service for our handmade leather goods, with no extra fee! We will be embossing "XXX" 3 initials of your choice. This offer will be good until Valentines Day, then it will return to its regular price of $15. See details on each product page from placement guidelines, limitations, and an example of this position, like this wallet down below.

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  • LEATHER BELT MAKING WORKSHOP @ POKETO

     

    A handmade leather belt made from scratch? Yes you can with our Leather Belt Making Workshop with Steven Soria of Make Smith Leather Company. Steven will teach us how to make an authentic cowhide belt that is accurately sized, burnished and ready to wear out the door when you’re finished. Joined by his father, Steven will also share his third-generation knowledge of leather resources, dyes and vocabulary of the trade.

    Sunday, January 26th 2014, 2 - 5 PM

    *Please arrive 15 minutes early.

    WHERE: Poketo Store, 820 E. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

    Registration Price: $125
    Class size is limited: 20

    SIGN UP HERE:  LEATHER BELT MAKING TICKET


    You will get to take home, (or even wear!) your own handmade leather and a rotary leather hole puncher, not to mention a wealth of knowledge from two professional leather craftsmen.

    Please wear closed toed shoes! We don’t want any bruised toes!

    Should you have any questions, or if this workshop is sold out and you would like to be put on a waiting list, please visit our FAQ's page here or email workshops@poketo.com.

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