HEIRLOOM-QUALITY LEATHER WORK STARTS HERE.
Master Western floral tooling from the ground up.
Learn the complete fundamentals of leather tooling—from choosing leather to final finishing—with Kailey's unique blend of traditional technique and contemporary Western style.
Taught by Kailey Klein | Magpie West Leather Co. | Full-Time Leatherworker Since 2016
WHY THIS COURSE
This is the foundation that supports years of leather projects.
Western floral tooling isn't something you pick up casually. It's a craft that requires specific skills, proper technique, and a solid foundation.
Kailey teaches complete fundamentals. Not shortcuts.
You'll learn to identify leather types, prep correctly, design original patterns, use a swivel knife with confidence, understand what each stamp does and why, and finish work with dye, paint, and antique.
By the end of this course, you'll have a toolbox full of skills that will serve every leather project you make for years to come.
Not just flowers. A foundation for the future of your craft.
From raw leather to finished heirloom pieces
Types of Leather
How to identify different leathers and choose the right piece for your project.
Prepping Leather for Tooling
Proper prep work that sets up clean, successful tooling.
Patterns
Designing original floral patterns and transferring them to leather.
Swivel Knife
Mastering this specialized tool—the foundation of all cut work.
Overview of Stamps
Understanding each stamp's specific purpose and proper use.
Shading
Creating depth and dimension in your floral work.
Beveling & Lifting
Techniques that make your tooling come alive off the leather.
Backgrounding
The work that makes floral designs pop.
Detail Tooling & Decorative Cuts
Adding your unique signature to every piece.
Adding Dye & Paint
Color work that makes tooled leather stand out.
Antique
Finishing techniques for depth and richness.
Edges
Professional edge finishing—the detail that separates amateur from pro.
Maker. Mama. Ranch wife. Full-time leatherworker.
Kailey Klein is the force behind Magpie West Leather Co. She's been tooling leather full-time and running her business since 2016.
Her journey started in college, when a saddle-building roommate sparked her interest in the trade. She was completely hooked.
Throughout her 20s, Kailey carried her leather tools in an old trunk as she and her husband Cody lived and worked at pack stations, cow camps, and large ranches across the West. Those experiences, the landscapes, the people, the life, shaped her artistic vision.
Over the years, she's gained recognition for her unique style: blending colorful contemporary Western art scenes with traditional detailed floral elements. Creating highly sought-after, one-of-a-kind heirloom quality pieces is what keeps her fire burning.
Now, alongside raising two wild daughters and busy ranch life, Kailey dedicates herself to teaching. She's mostly self-taught and wishes she'd had access to the resources now available to beginners—so she's become that resource for the next generation.
— Kailey Klein, Magpie West Leather Co.
This course works whether you're starting fresh or building on basics.
Let's Talk Tools
Lower barrier to entry than most Western crafts
Good news: leatherwork tooling has a significantly lower startup cost than silversmithing, engraving, or chap making.
Essential tools to get started:
Swivel knife
Marble slab
Maul
Handful of basic stamps
Round knife
You can start small and add specialty stamps and tools as your skills and projects grow. Many leatherworkers build their stamp collections over years, adding pieces as they need them for specific designs.
What's included for Doer & Dedicated students:
Complete tools and resource list with supplier recommendations and guidance on what to buy first vs. what to add later.
Dedicated students also receive:
Exclusive pattern pack only available through BAMS.
Choose The Level That Fits Your Goals
Dabbler Tier
Instructional course videos
Perfect for self-starters who want the instruction without the extras.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all 12 course videos
Learn at your own pace, on your own timeline
What's Not Included:
Live Q&A sessions
Community access
Complete resource list
Exclusive pattern pack
1-on-1 calls with Kailey
Doer Tier
Everything you need to succeed
For makers who want the full experience—community, resources, and live support.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all 12 course videos
Access to BAMS Makers Facebook Group
Complete tools & supplies resource list
6 monthly live Q&A sessions
ONE 30-minute 1-on-1 call with Kailey
Pay in full: $712 (save $50)
Dedicated Tier
Personalized mentorship with Kailey
For serious makers ready to go all-in with direct feedback and guidance.
What's Included:
Everything in the Doer tier, PLUS:
SIX monthly 30-minute 1-on-1 video calls with Kailey
EXCLUSIVE PATTERN PACK only available through BAMS
Priority support and personalized feedback on your work
Option to purchase additional calls after 6 months
Pay in full: $1,382 (save $100)
Bundle & Save
Leatherwork & Floral Tooling + Business of Making
Learn the craft AND how to turn it into a business.
What's Included:
Doer-level Fundamentals of Leatherwork & Western Floral Tooling
Complete Business of Making course
Both communities and all resources
Combined live Q&A access
Originally $1,462 — Save $219.30
Dabbler Tier
Instructional course videos
Perfect for self-starters who want the instruction without the extras.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all 12 course videos
Learn at your own pace, on your own timeline
What's Not Included:
Live Q&A sessions
Community access
Complete resource list
Exclusive pattern pack
1-on-1 calls with Kailey
Doer Tier
Everything you need to succeed
For makers who want the full experience—community, resources, and live support.
What's Included:
Lifetime access to all 12 course videos
Access to BAMS Makers Facebook Group
Complete tools & supplies resource list
6 monthly live Q&A sessions
ONE 30-minute 1-on-1 call with Kailey
Pay in full: $712 (save $50)
Dedicated Tier
Personalized mentorship with Kailey
For serious makers ready to go all-in with direct feedback and guidance.
What's Included:
Everything in the Doer tier, PLUS:
SIX monthly 30-minute 1-on-1 video calls with Kailey
EXCLUSIVE PATTERN PACK only available through BAMS
Priority support and personalized feedback on your work
Option to purchase additional calls after 6 months
Pay in full: $1,382 (save $100)
Bundle & Save
Leatherwork & Floral Tooling + Business of Making
Learn the craft AND how to turn it into a business.
What's Included:
Doer-level Fundamentals of Leatherwork & Western Floral Tooling
Complete Business of Making course
Both communities and all resources
Combined live Q&A access
Originally $1,462 — Save $219.30
From learning basics to creating heirlooms
Kailey's students start wanting to make something beautiful with their hands. A journal cover. A belt. A wallet. Something they can use and be proud of.
Many discover they can create pieces worth selling—custom work people will pay premium prices for.
One-of-a-kind, tooled leather goods that become heirlooms.
Some turn it into a side business.
Others keep it as their creative outlet—the thing they do that's just theirs, separate from ranch work or parenting or day jobs.
All of them learn a timeless craft that connects them to Western tradition and creates work that lasts.
Testimonials
Ready to learn Western floral tooling?
Enrollment opens April 1-14, 2026.
Join the waitlist to get notified the moment registration opens.
Questions? Email us at info@beamaker.school
Tooled leather meets engraved silver.
Master floral tooling, then add Kelly McRae's Western bright-cut engraving to your skill set. Tool a custom belt, engrave a matching buckle. Establish yourself as someone who creates complete, heirloom pieces from scratch.
Quarterly enrollment: April 1-14, 2026
Questions or gift certificates: info@beamaker.school
