Illume On Tour: Pony Express Bag (Old Hickory, TN)

Tour Dates & Locations

• Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 8am-5pm
• One Day Class: Old Hickory Art Center, 1308 Fuller St, Old Hickory, TN 37138

The Workshop

For the first time ever, Aaron is taking his leatherworking classes on the road to all new locations.

Join us for a one-day, hands-on workshop where you’ll build the Pony Express Bag alongside Aaron in a small-group setting designed for real learning.

Each class is limited to just 12 students, ensuring plenty of personal instruction, questions, and guidance throughout the build.

Over the class day, you’ll work with premium materials and learn the techniques behind constructing a durable, heirloom-quality bag.

What To Bring

We’ll provide the leather kit, hardware, patterns, and instruction.

• Scissors
• Ruler
• #12 rivet setter
• 1/8" hole punch
• Cutting board
• Maul or mallet

By the end of the class, you’ll leave with:

• Your own completed Pony Express Bag
• An acrylic template for future builds
• Lifetime access to Aaron’s Pro Laptop Bag course on Learn with Illume ($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.