Students quickly learn that even seemingly simple pieces require complex construction and planning. It is a painstaking process that requires time, precision and patience. With Alicia, patience is in great abundance and her students always come away pleased with what they have been able to accomplish under her careful tutelage.
Every piece Alicia makes is custom-designed and skillfully brought to life. Over the years not only has she taught the joys of leatherworking to many students, she has executed countless commissions for individuals who appreciate fine workmanship and attention to detail. I arrived for class one day to see a newly finished commission for a chef: a beautiful