Craft Lake City is thrilled to collaborate with PBS Utah for the final craft workshop of the year, a hands-on experience inspired by PBS programming and the storytelling tradition championed by filmmaker Ken Burns! “Craft Lake City Workshop: Handmade Leather Book Covers” invites participants to explore early American craftsmanship through an enriching leatherworking workshop led by Stephanie Mma-Powell of Powell Supply Co.
This two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop draws inspiration from Ken Burns’ six-part PBS documentary THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Participants will take a step into history by crafting their own durable and reusable leather book cover. For early Americans these covers were crucial for preserving important writings and possessions. Powell will guide participants through 18th-19th century leatherworking techniques, while teaching the value of creating something made to last.
Participants Will:
- Learn traditional leatherworking techniques like: cutting, punching, shaping and decorative stamping
- Get a feel for traditional American craftsmanship
- Build starter techniques for your own projects
- Be provided with all needed supplies
- Take home a reusable leather book cover
Workshop Details:
- When: Friday, December 12, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Where: PBS Utah Studio, 101 South Wasatch Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Tickets on sale now on Eventbrite. Limited spots available.
About the Instructor:
As a maker who combines a love for the outdoors with her engineering background, Stephanie creates functional leather pieces built to last. Currently based in Utah, she has spent the past two years expanding her experience in designing and hand crafting aesthetic leather works. Her workshops guide students through approachable techniques while encouraging creativity and craftsmanship.
About Craft Lake City: Craft Lake City® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art. Craft Lake City offers year-round community craft workshops taught by Utah’s top artisans. craftlakecity.com
About PBS Utah: We are Utah’s storytellers. Our talented staff of television and digital media professionals are uniquely qualified to produce compelling content on subjects of importance to Utahns. We have a combined 150 + years of local programming experience rooted in journalistic integrity, innovative storytelling techniques, and exceptionally high production values. Many of our award-winning, local productions have aired nationally on PBS.
About Handwork in America: Craft in America announced the launch of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a national Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade, both throughout our history and in contemporary life.Handwork 2026 will be a year-long collaboration among organizations, educators, and makers to celebrate the diversity of the crafts that define America, bringing compelling stories and underrepresented art and artists into the spotlight.