About this Event
Welcome to The Maker Social! A relaxed, daytime creative gathering designed for makers, artists, and anyone craving a cozy, hands-on experience.
This is not a traditional class workshop. The Maker Social is a creative social where youβll stitch, paint, sip, snack, and connect with others while learning the fundamentals of leather painting and design.
Guests will choose between creating a hand-stitched leather journal or a set of leather coasters, then customize their piece using professional leather paints and finishes.
Whether you come solo, with a friend, or as a group, youβll leave with a finished piece and a full creative reset.
Choose Your Project
At checkout, select one of the following ticket options:
π Leather Coaster Social (3 pc set)β $65
Includes:
β Leather coaster set
β All painting & finishing supplies
β Guided instruction
β Coffee, tea & light fare
β Finished piece to take home
π Leather Journal Social β $85
Includes:
β Stitch-your-own leather journal kit
β All painting & finishing supplies
β Guided instruction
β Coffee, tea & light fare
β Finished piece to take home
What Youβll Learn
This 3-hour experience blends relaxed social time with guided instruction, including:
β’ How to prepare leather for painting
β’ Surface cleaning and prepping
β’ Sketching & planning your artwork
β’ Transferring designs onto leather
β’ Basic leather painting techniques
β’ Color layering and brush control
β’ Finishing & sealing your piece with protectant
β’ Care instructions for long-lasting results
No prior experience is needed.
Schedule
12:30 β 1:00 PM | Arrival + Social Warm-Up
Grab coffee, snacks, choose your project, mingle, and get settled.
1:00 β 1:45 PM | Leather Fundamentals + Stitching
Learn leather basics, prep techniques, and journal stitching (for journal guests).
1:45 β 3:00 PM | Design + Painting
Sketch, transfer, paint, layer, and personalize your piece.
3:00 β 3:30 PM | Finishing, Sealing + Show & Tell
Seal your work, learn care tips, and share your final piece if you'd like
Whatβs Included:
β All materials & tools
β Leather paints & brushes
β Sealants & finishing products
β Coffee, tea, and light refreshments
β A cozy, social creative environment
β A finished leather piece to take home
Who This Is For:
β’ Creatives of all levels
β’ Journal lovers
β’ Anyone needing a creative reset
β’ Friends, dates, solo creatives
No experience required.
Important Info
β’ This is a non-alcoholic event
β’ Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided
β’ Seating is limited
β’ All supplies included
β’ You will leave with your finished piece
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
SMT Center, Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ, USA, United States
USD 69.30 to USD 90.63






