Bootblacking In & Out of Scene – RESCHEDULED

Bootblacking refers to the process of cleaning and caring for leather gear, and is both a necessary and important step in gear maintenance. Despite the many tools in a bootblack’s kit, leather care is not as complicated as some folks may think. So, how do we do it? And furthermore, how do we make it sexy?

The first portion of this workshop is hands-on, where we will cover the essentials needed to care for your leather (be it boots, jacket, vest, or fanny pack). Bring your leather in need of attention and learn everything you need to keep it in tip top shape, at least until the next time you get it dirty. 

The second portion will cover ways to bring bootblacking and leather care into a scene, and include a live demo.

• Recommended materials:

Cleanser (saddle soap, glycerin soap, liquid castile soap); Conditioner (Huberd’s, leather balm); Toothbrushes; Rags

• Optional:

Buffing brush; Dauber brush; Wax polish (black or neutral)

Details

• Date and Time: October 9th, 6.30pm
• Doors open 30min prior to the event
• Duration: Approximately 2.5h
• Fee: $35/person (low barrier option available at the door)
• Prerequisites: None
• Material to bring: See above. Plus note taking material
• For individuals or pairs: any constellation welcome
• Who is this for: Queer and friends

Please have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/]

Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”)

Tickets

Tickets are also available at the door.

Fineprint

• Accessibility: 

Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no steps anywhere in the space. There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap, and we run an industrial air purifier automatically. Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave. Studio Allegory also has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys, colouring books, blankets, noise cancelling earmuffs, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen. We have masks for a small donation. 

• Cancellation and refund policy:

If Studio Allegory has to cancel an event, we will either refund ticket holders or transfer tickets to similar events in the future, depending on the wishes of the ticket holder. 

Cancellation by participants: Cancellation before 48h prior to the start of the event entitles the ticket holder to a full refund. Between 48h and the start of the workshop, we can provide a partial refund (50% minus payment processing fees.) or transfer of the ticket to a similar event in the future.

No refund or transfer can be offered for no-shows or cancellation after the event has started.