Dyed & True Color Techniques

Instructor: Sheryl Katzke
Course Length: 30 minutes | Lessons: 1
Skill Level: Beginner

Looking for a quick and creative way to bring your leather projects to life? This beginner-friendly course is packed with easy techniques that add a bold pop of color—no fancy equipment required.

Instructor, Sheryl Katzke, will guide you through playful, approachable methods including shaving cream and food coloring blends, tie-dye effects, and even Kool-Aid dyeing. These techniques are not only fun to try but also open the door to endless customization possibilities for your leather goods.

Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to experiment with low-cost, high-impact coloring methods, this class will leave you with fresh ideas and the confidence to make your leather projects truly unique.

About your Instructor:                                                                                                  Sheryl Katzke has been working leather since 1997, developing deep expertise in both tooling and traditional leather braiding. She has studied under respected masters and is skilled in kangaroo and rawhide braids, including round braiding, ornamental braids, edge braiding, and decorative knot work.

Sheryl has taught leathercraft classes for nearly two decades, including workshops at the Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show in Sheridan, Wyoming, and as an instructor with Elktracks Studio Creations. Her work has earned numerous awards, including top honors at the World Leather Debut and the International Federation of Leather Guilds Convention.