Bootblacking on a Budget (skills class)

Skill Share

📅 Saturday, September 19 🕑 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Cigar Tent

About this Class

Bootblacking on a Budget is a skills-based leather class offering a demonstration (with follow-along option) introduction to Bootblacking, emphasizing that preserving and maintaining leather is a practical skill accessible to everyone. Participants will learn foundational techniques in cleaning, conditioning, and introductory repairing leather goods, with a focus on sustainability and extending the life of everyday items. By demystifying leatherwork and fostering a welcoming learning environment, the class encourages participants of all backgrounds to learn Bootblacking as a useful, everyday craft rooted in self-confidence and respect for materials. Leather care can be seen as expensive and elite, but with a few key tools and a solid foundation, everyone can do it. This class makes Bootblacking accessible, teaching practical and affordable skills to extend the life of beloved leather items.

Duration: 60 Minutes

Class Presenters

Lotus

Lead Presenter

Lotus (she/they) is a dedicated Colorado-based bootblack with a passion for leather care, connection, and service. Drawn to the intimacy and intentionality of the craft, she approaches each shine as both skill and service. Lotus is especially excited about growing the community and sharing knowledge, with a goal of teaching bootblack classes that support others to learn, play, and connect through leather.