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Leather Construction Masters School

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After a couple wicked months of self realization. I now know that there are things in my life I can't change. But I also now know that I can change my future. In the past everything I made I had a muse close and encouraging. That has all changed now. I know I love this craft but need a change of latitude. I am seeking help to attend a high caliber school in Florence, Italy to study leather arts. I have worked with leather for over 10 years and a few years ago invested into a few sewing machines. I push my construction to be designer and timeless while building a rugged long losting product.

The school has already agreed to let me skip the first 1 year prerequisite program and enter directly into the masters program based on my previous work. If you would like to see my work please visit www.portlandcustomleather.com My goal is to study under top designers and makers all the while living in the place that is most renowned for highest quality leathers available. The course will include collaborating with a major manufacturer of handbags to design a new product for their line along with visiting tanneries and trips to manufacturing sites. The school also covers merchandising and marketing of your own products. This will be key for when I get back!

Tuition fees are quite steep for this school but it is highly accredited. I am not seeking all the money for tuition. I will be paying most of it myself. Tuition costs exceed 20K for the program. Cost of living for the year will be a challenge as well but I hope to be able to work while I'm there.

Any bit you can help would be greatly appreciated. I am a person who works hard to improve the lives of those around me in anyway I can, and I assure you with your help I will be able to help more people too!



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