Molly Grant began leather working in her early 20’s, first by working on her own and then by apprenticing at the Black Swan Leather shop in Portsmouth, NH, where she learned the basic skills of traditional leather working.

Molly began to make custom hand sewn briefcases, recreating authentic bomber jackets and designing knapsacks, handbags, clutches and other small leather items as well as leather clothing and designing theater costumes for local theater productions. She became a juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsman in 1989 for handbags and 2008 for shoemaking.

Since the 1990’s Molly has been showing handbags and footwear at fine juried craft shows around the country and now focuses her energies on teaching handbag and footwear classes at her Canterbury, NH workshop and at fine craft schools across the country.

Cordwainer Shop Website

Squire Boots are the classic desert boot. Students work from the ground up choosing leathers, toe and heel foxings. Learning how to skive, fold, glue and put together boots is very satisfying for the beginner Cordwainer. Lining and stitching the uppers and hand lacing to the leather sole, then adding a nonskid tread and finish up by waxing and burnishing. The finishing touch is hand inscribed sock linings, with care Cordwainer Squire Boots will last for many years.

4-Day, 5-Nights Overnight Package Includes: 5 nights onsite lodging, private chef prepared meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and 4 days of instruction in a private venue.

Meals and Lodging: $956 per person private room

Tuition/Fees $937 and Materials $260

Non-refundable deposit of $250 due to hold workshop space. The remaining balance is due 90 days prior to workshop start date

Policies: When making a reservation, students will be asked to acknowledge and agree that they have read and understand Shenandoah CREATES Payment, Refund Cancellation, Liability and Sick Policies.

Other information is provided on the FAQ page.