Drawing and Tooling a Saddle Jockey

Instructor: Matt Wanner
Course Length: 3.5 Hours | Lessons: 17
Skill Level: Advanced

Design a tooled jockey that looks balanced from the first line to the final cut.
Great tooling starts with thoughtful design. In this course, Matt Wanner walks you step by step through his process for drawing and tooling a jockey, demonstrating how to create patterns to fill the space and shape of your project.

You’ll learn how to plan your layout before cutting, avoid common spacing and balance mistakes, and build designs that look intentional and cohesive. From initial sketch to finished tooling, this class gives you the foundational skills to take your tooling to the next level.

Whether you’re beginning to create your own designs or refining your tooling workflow, this class provides the foundational skills to help you produce work that looks polished and well-planned.

About the Instructor                                                                                                           Matt Wanner has more than 15 years of experience in the saddle industry and has built over 100 saddles. As President of Production for Burns Saddlery, he oversees manufacturing while continuing to refine his craft. Known for his attention to detail and thoughtful design approach, Matt focuses on helping leatherworkers improve both their technical execution and confidence.