Leathercrafting with Cuirated: Bespoke Keychain Workshop

Join fellow alumni to craft your own bespoke leather keychain with Cuirated. Beginner-friendly workshop, premium Italian leather, personal embossing, and lasting craftsmanship in an intimate setting.

Handcraft your own luxury leather keychain with fellow alumni! No prior experience needed! You’ll be guided through each step with individual attention in an intimate setting of just 16 participants.

We’ll be working with Buttero, a premium vegetable-tanned leather produced by Conceria Walpier, a renowned Italian tannery and member of the Pelle Vegetale Consortium. This full-grain leather is celebrated for its smooth surface, rich colors, and exceptional durability. Over time, it will soften and develop a rich patina that reflects the adventures you’ve shared with it.

Each keychain will be finished with solid brass hardware (available in multiple finishes) and embossed for a personal touch.

Saturday, September 20, 2025
2:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
Martin Paley Conference Room - 3rd Floor
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Recommend to take BART to Civic Center. Then it’ll be a 5 min walk to the Library.

If driving, there’s several paid parking lots available, including this one: http://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/parking/parking-garages/civic-center-garage

HCSF Members: $45
Non Members: $65   Not a member? Register here for membership!

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About Cuirated
Founded by Harvard alumnus Tom Cheng, Cuirated (pronounced like “curated”) is a Bay Area-based business that hosts hands-on leathercrafting workshops. With a background in product design and a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, Tom created Cuirated to help people reconnect with the joy of making and offer a refreshing alternative to traditional team-building or social events.

In each workshop, participants craft beautiful leather goods using premium materials. Events are fully guided and beginner-friendly. Every guest walks away with a piece they made themselves and the satisfaction of learning a hands-on skill in a fun-filled environment.

Website: www.cuirated.com

Event Registration (Harvard Alumni):
Please sign in with your HarvardKey otherwise a duplicate record will be created and you will not be able to log-in.

No HarvardKey? Please retrieve your HarvardKey here. If you need help, email ithelp@harvard.edu or call 617-495-7777

HCSF Guidelines for attending in-person events
If you are showing COVID-19 or Flu symptoms, please stay home. This is critical to the health and safety of our staff and communities.

Event Organizer:
Lisha Bornilla
lishabornilla@alumni.harvard.edu