Aaron On Tour Backpack Course (Pendleton, OR)

Tour Dates & Locations

• June 5-6, 2026, from 8am-5pm
• Maker's Leather Supply (Inside Burns Saddlery), 221 S Main Street, Pendleton, OR 

Why You’ll Love Aaron’s Backpack Course

Alright, here’s the deal…

This isn’t just a class where you watch and hope you figure it out later. You’re going to build this backpack step-by-step, right alongside Aaron, in a small group where you actually get the help you need.

We keep each class capped at just 12 students, so you’re not fighting for attention—you’re getting real guidance, real answers, and real progress.

Over two days, you’ll work with premium leather and learn exactly what goes into building a bag that’s not just good-looking but built to last.

By the end of the weekend, you won’t just have a backpack…
you’ll have something you made with your own hands and actually feel confident doing it again.

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What You’ll Learn (Without the Overwhelm)

We break it all down.
From your first stitch to that final buckle, Aaron walks you through every step so you’re never guessing what comes next.

You’ll build something that lasts.
This isn’t a “practice piece.” This is a real, everyday backpack that's durable, functional, and clean enough to show off.

Yes… it has a laptop pocket.
And you’ll learn how to add it the right way so it actually works (and looks good doing it).

Zippers won’t intimidate you anymore.
Aaron’s got a way of teaching them that just clicks, no stress, no frustration.

It’s the details that make it yours.
Handles, gussets, lining, piping, you’ll learn these finishing touches that take your work from “homemade” to professional.

Sewing finally makes sense.
If sewing has ever been a sticking point, this is where it changes. Aaron teaches it in a way that just feels… easier.

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What You’ll Leave With

• A finished, heirloom-quality backpack
• Real skills you can use on future builds
• Confidence in your process (this is the big one)
• And probably a few “why was I overthinking that?” moments

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What to Bring

We’ll provide the leather kit, hardware, patterns, and instruction, you just need to bring a few of your favorite shop tools.

Please bring the following:

• Large ruler (quilt square recommended)
• Scissors
• Cutting knife
• #9 rivet setter and a maul or mallet
• Small edge beveler (edger)
• Pen and note-taking materials

Ready to build something you’re proud of?
Come spend the weekend with us we’ll make it happen.

• Your own completed Backpack
• A printed pattern for future builds
• Lifetime access to Aaron’s full Learn with Illume course ($97 value)
• The confidence to tackle larger leather projects

Whether you’re looking to level up your skills or simply want to spend a weekend building something incredible, this workshop delivers an experience you won’t forget.

*Lunch included both days.