Instructor: Sheryl Katzke
Course Length: 3 Hours | Lessons: 29
Skill Level: Beginner

Bring a whole new texture to your leatherwork with The Faux Wood Box course. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to transform smooth leather into a realistic woodgrain effect that looks carved straight from timber.

You’ll then take that technique and apply it step by step to build a handmade leather box. From patterning to assembly, every stage is clearly explained so you can follow along with confidence.

Not only will you walk away with a finished box, but you’ll also gain a versatile skill you can apply to picture frames, wallets, cases, and other projects where you want that rustic, wood-carved look.

Whether you’re new to leathercraft or just looking to expand your finishing techniques, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to add something truly unique to your work.

About your Instructor:                                                                                                  Sheryl Katzke has been working leather since 1997, developing deep expertise in both tooling and traditional leather braiding. She has studied under respected masters and is skilled in kangaroo and rawhide braids, including round braiding, ornamental braids, edge braiding, and decorative knot work.

Sheryl has taught leathercraft classes for nearly two decades, including workshops at the Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show in Sheridan, Wyoming, and as an instructor with Elktracks Studio Creations. Her work has earned numerous awards, including top honors at the World Leather Debut and the International Federation of Leather Guilds Convention.