Award winning saddlemaker and French native, Pedro Pedrini does amazing work in custom high end saddles. His work is highly coveted by riders and ranges from saddles to silversmithing and other leather goods.
Pedro also teaches several courses in saddlemaking in Maryville, CA (about 1 hour north of Sacramento) which range from a full 10 week course to single day affairs. Definitely worth checking out if you are interested in building saddles or other large scale leather projects.
More info can be found here at Western Leather Academy
Hi, first of all thanks for all the knowledge you spread to others! It’s invaluable information specially for beginners like myself! I was wondering if you know of any courses on fine leather working in southern California or even central California? I want to make fine leather handbags and on top of books I also want to try a hands on course to learn faster. Any recommendations?
None that I know of but I will keep my ear out for in-person courses in SoCal.
I’ve always been interested in working with leather. Do you offer classes in cutting, dyeing, or making smaller projects like flowers?
Good question, Cathy. I would reach out to the Western Leather Academy directly with questions about their current classes. Best of luck!
hello
I will be visiting the states this coming week and staying in Sacramento for a few days, if I have time I would really like to visit your company and see your work if I may.
I have always been interesting in working with leather but have no experience. I really hope I can at least visit whilst I am there.
kindest regards
Sylvia H
Hi Sylvia! Thanks for reading and responding. Feel free to reach out via email and we can try to coordinate. Safe travels!