History
I first tried my hand at leathercrafting while at summer camp when I was a teenager. After I was given a leathercraft toolkit while in high school, I began making items for gifts and also sold a few items here and there to friends. After a while, I realized that doing leather work was a good way to make some extra money doing a hobby I loved. In 1998 I first officially started doing leathercraft as a side business specializing in gun holsters and belts. Fast forward to 2019 and I decided it was time to take my business full-time. Being a parent to my two boys, I began working out of my garage workshop so I could continue to help take care of them during the day while my wife was at her job. In July 2021 I took the plunge and opened my shop in Powell so I could expand my business. I hope to continue to grow my business and have a goal to open a larger space where other makers can have workshop space and pursue their own artistic passions.
Specialties
Keeton Leather provides handcrafted leather goods and repairs in my shop located in Powell, Tennessee. I have been a leathercrafter for over 20 years and can make a broad variety of items to your specifications.