Basic leatherworking skills will be taught at the Audubon Community Nature Center on Saturday, March 4. Reservations are required by Feb. 19. Submitted photo

On Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Audubon Community Nature Center is presenting the workshop “Leatherworking – An Introduction,” when those attending can learn to shape, stamp and finish leather items.

Instructor Chuck Dole has decades of experience working with leather. He creates works of art with practical purpose.

All natural, leather is a versatile and sustainable material that can be used for numerous projects. Dole will teach how to master the basic leatherworking skills to get started in the craft. Then those who participate will take home the tools to help continue their work.

The materials fee includes a kit that contains stamps, leather finish, leather cut-outs, a hammer, and other materials.

Tuition is $32 per person with a $30 fee for materials. Members receive 25 percent discount on tuition at checkout.

Enrollment is limited. Paid reservations are required by Sunday, Feb. 19, and can be made by calling 569-2345 during business hours or by clicking through Plan Your Visit/Attend a Program at auduboncnc.org.

Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren.