Smash it! Dangles

Heather is a self-taught leather artisan with a focus on heritage techniques she specializes in leather jewelry, artisanal tote bags, and home decor. As a USAF veteran and hobby farm owner, her work is defined by meticulous detail and a dedication to creating durable, artisan pieces, transforming strong materials into truly exceptional creations.

​For Heather, the discipline and rhythm of leathercraft serve as a profound form of healing and resilience as a survivor of PTSD. She views the craft not just as an art, but as a therapeutic process. Driven by this belief, she hosts hands-on leather crafting workshops, providing a welcoming space for others to utilize the medium as an excellent, tactile way to de-stress and experience the deep satisfaction of making something beautiful with their own hands.  Her passion is using art as a vehicle for healing and community building.