Duration: 2½ hours
Ages: 15+ (under 18 with an adult)
Led by: Darsh Khanna (@dakleather)
Treat your four-legged best friend to a custom leather collar and matching leash — crafted by you! In this hands-on class, you’ll make a custom leather dog leash from scratch (almost — you’ll start with a blank strap). First, you’ll learn leather 101 — the basics of leather and its characteristics. Then, dive into flexing your elementary school math skills to determine how long of a leather strap you need to make for your bougie pup. Oh, your pup’s not easily impressed? Well, let’s also make a matching dog collar to show your pup who's really the boss.
And are you worried your pup will think you’re cheating on it because it sees you leave home with a bunch of stuff to make a leash and collar? No problem! Leave your imaginary leatherworking supplies at home since we’ll provide all the materials and tools necessary! So bring yourself and the excitement to spoil your pup!
One super important thing: Before class, measure your dog’s neck size (see instructions below) and email it to dakleather@gmail.com. If you forget or measure incorrectly, we can’t guarantee you’ll get to make a leash and collar — unless your dog is willing to share with a Great Dane.
Sign up now — your pup will thank you with extra tail wags!
How to measure your dog's neck:
Using a sewing measuring tape, wrap it around your dog's neck. Be sure to wrap it where you’d like the dog collar should sit.
Place two fingers between your dog's neck and the measuring tape to leave a little room.
The neck size will be where the measuring tape meets.
If you don’t have a sewing measuring tape, simply wrap a wire or string around your dog’s neck following the instructions above and lay it flat on a metal measuring tape. DO NOT WRAP A METAL MEASURING TAPE.
About the instructor: Darsh Khanna is the founder of DAK Leather. He is a product designer by day and a passionate hobbyist by night, exploring everything from woodworking to leatherworking.
In 2021, seeking a standout groomsmen gift, Darsh discovered leatherworking through countless YouTube videos. This rabbit hole of YouTube videos sparked the creation of DAK Leather. Now, Darsh designs and crafts a diverse range of leather goods and has shared his love for the craft through classes like this one. The biggest joy is seeing the excitement in class when participants are shocked by the leather good they created!
You can see Darsh's work on Instagram (@dakleather.com).