Instructor: Elise Michaels
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Biography: Many know Elise Michaels as the voice and face of Central Oregon radio & television for many years. If you've lived in the area for long, you'll remember her from radio's "Scott & Elise Morning Show" to "Mornings with Dave & Elise", along with hosting "This Week in Central Oregon" on KTVZ.Elise is also the owner/creator of Elise Michaels Media, responsible for building many local websites, including Street Dog Hero, Deschutes Historical Museum, and Partners In Care, to name a few.But it's Elise's behind-the-scenes interest that brings her to COCC: teaching leatherworking! Elise has been a hobbyist in the craft for decades and in the past couple of years she has opened her own studio teaching the ways of creating with leather. From cuff bracelets to catchall/valet trays to the ever-popular No-Sew Crossbody Bag, Elise loves to empower folks with the knowledge and ability to make their own creations, without having to purchase all the tools and leather that are needed in this fun hobby. Additional information can be found on her website: Bench Studio
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