Lily Benedict To All Instructors

Howdy there! My name is Lily Benedict. 

Ever since my mom helped me sew my first lap quilt when I was only 5 years old, I have enjoyed crafting hand-made items and learning new skills. After receiving a bunch of unknown tools, scrap leather, and leather crafting books for Christmas when I was 13 years old, I set about to teach myself how to use them all. What is the difference between chrome tanned leather and vegetable tanned leather? What is "casing"? How does one get a needle through such thick leather anyway?! These were all questions I had that were explained to me by helpful crafters in the leather isle at Hobby Lobby or through books. Nine years and many projects later, I have turned my passion for leather work into a business, and I am looking forward to sharing the little tricks I've learned along the way with other young folks like me who are interested in learning this art at SCOPE this year.

Current Classes
Leather Crafting (6th - 12th) – (open)
Leather Crafting (3rd - 5th) – (open)