Workshop: Coaster Making with Glad & Young Studio
December 6, 2025 | 2–3:30 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art
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Join us for a hands-on afternoon of coaster making fun. Led by instructors from Glad & Young Studio, participants will learn the art of hand embossing leather with a variety of shapes, motifs, and fonts. Guests can add a touch of color using leather-specific acrylic paints. You will leave the workshop with a set of four custom coasters to gift a friend (or keep for yourself!). All supplies for this workshop are included.
What is included with this workshop:
- Coaster making supplies
- Instruction led by Glad & Young Studio
- Access to the High’s galleries for the day
- Light bites and non-alcoholic sips
About Glad & Young Studio
Glad & Young Studio is a leather goods brand that dreams up and creates collections by hand in Atlanta, Georgia. Since 2015, they have set out to make bags and accessories that are daring, colorful, and full of personality.
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