Your idea, out of your head and into the real world. You will be guided step by step through the design, creation, and decoration of a mask. Bring your idea to paper, and ultimately to life.

Learn the wet-moulding technique to create a 3D object from leather, without heavy leatherworking tools. Masks made from leather are virtually indestructable, and comfortable to wear.

Explore the various uses of masks and headdresses to create character for an event, costume, or simply decoration. Who knows, you may discover a new side of yourself in the process?

We start class by sketching out our designs on paper, then making a paper mock-up of the design.

After cutting out the rough shape, we do a first fitting to make sure the eyes are in the right place.

The leather is then soaked in water, and a lot of shaping and moulding happens.

Your mask moulds to your face, which makes it so comfortable to wear. To set the shape and secure the fit, we employ our trusty hair dryer.

Painting! Depending on what works best for your design, your mask gets a white base coat plus regular acrylic paints, special leather dyes, or shoe wax, to achieve the desired effects.

Finally, we add details like wires or decoration. Here is where you can incorporate any personal trinkets you brought. Then your mask is ready to go home with you!