Monthly Meeting
Our main event. A 90-minute meeting with live demos, show-and-tell, and time to solve problems and build skills together.
Boston Leather Guild
A community built on shared craft.
We are a community of leatherworkers in and around Boston. Members meet each month to share their work, learn new skills, and help each other get better at the craft.
Membership is free · All experience levels welcome
Guild Events
Meet, Learn, and Make
The Guild holds regular events where members get together, share their work, and learn from each other.
Guest Speakers
Talks from experienced makers and people who work in the leather trade. Each one offers a different look at the craft and its history.
Crafting Workshops
Hands-on sessions focused on one skill at a time, such as stitching, dyeing, or edge finishing. Open to all experience levels.
For Beginners
New to Leather?
Our members put together a few guides to help you choose tools and leather, and avoid common mistakes.
Complete Starter Kit
A comprehensive beginning setup. For someone who knows they want to pursue leathercraft and would rather assemble a well-rounded kit from the start.
See the kit
Buying Your First Leather
A simple way to think about choosing leather, with specific recommendations for your first pieces.
Read the guide
Recommended Tools
The Guild's long-term reference catalog, organized by tool type and the reason each recommendation stands out.
See the listFrom the Guild
Spotlights & News
Sponsors & Supporters
Our Sponsors and Supporters
Our sponsors provide materials, prizes, and expertise for our member challenges. Many also give members access to their leather and hardware.
Join the Guild
Membership is free. Fill out the form, add your name to the member directory, and come to a meeting.