Leather Crafter's Journal

07/30/2024

Spots still available for these fantastic course at Waco! Yone & Brandon bring a load of fresh ideas to the craft, so be sure to check out their workshops, Waco show info, and all the other Waco workshops here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas

The Heart of Texas 2024, in Waco, Texas, will be the third show of the year...with 20 Instructors offering 46 Courses! The show runs August 9th & 10th, 2024. Workshops will be starting Tuesday, August 6th, 2024.

Classes are filling up quickly, so be sure get your spots NOW!

Y'all come down now ya here!

07/26/2024

Spots still available for these great course at Waco! Bobby's courses are a "must take" for those looking to perfect techniques every project calls for. And Noa's expertise with exotics will introduce you to a world that will tickle your imagination.

Bobby & Noa bring a wealth of knowledge, so be sure to check out their workshops, Waco show info, and all the other Waco workshops here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas

The Heart of Texas 2024, in Waco, Texas, will be the third show of the year...with 20 Instructors offering 46 Courses! The show runs August 9th & 10th, 2024. Workshops will be starting Tuesday, August 6th, 2024.

Classes are filling up quickly, so be sure get your spots NOW!

Y'all come down now ya here!

07/23/2024

For todays instructor's showcase, we present an Al Stohlman Award winner, and veteran instructor, Christopher Andre. A great opportunity to learn about sheath making from a true pro, and all around great guy.

Chris offers a wealth of knowledge, so be sure to check out his workshops, Waco show info, and all the other Waco workshops here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas

The Heart of Texas 2024, in Waco, Texas, will be the third show of the year...with 20 Instructors offering 46 Courses! The show runs August 9th & 10th, 2024. Workshops will be starting Tuesday, August 6th, 2024.

Classes are filling up quickly, so be sure get your spots NOW!

Y'all come down now ya here!

07/19/2024

Today we profile an instructor who grabbed all of our attention recently when he created the magnificent leather bald eagle sculpture... Takeshi Yonezawa, or better know to us all as simply Yone. Be sure to check out the many courses he's offering in Waco, a few have already filled up.

This man has skills, so be sure to check Yone's all of workshops, Waco show info, and all the other Waco workshops here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas

The Heart of Texas 2024, in Waco, Texas, will be the third show of the year...with 20 Instructors offering 46 Courses! The show runs August 9th & 10th, 2024. Workshops will be starting Tuesday, August 6th, 2024.

Classes are filling up quickly, so be sure get your spots NOW!

Y'all come down now ya here!

07/17/2024

This week we start off our instructor profiles with a couple of masters in their respective fields. The legendary Bob Klenda will demonstrate some basic saddle repair, and Broderick Vaughan will share his expertise working with alligator (he catches them himself, ya know...).

Be sure to check Bob and Broderick's workshop details, show info, and all the other Waco workshops here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas

The Heart of Texas 2024, in Waco, Texas, will be the third show of the year...with 20 Instructors offering 46 Courses! The show runs August 9th & 10th, 2024. Workshops will be starting Tuesday, August 6th, 2024.

Classes are filling up quickly, so be sure get your spots NOW!

Y'all come down now ya here!

07/10/2024

Join Daniel Reach for an exclusive leather workshop where students will craft exquisite journal covers using unique snapping turtle leather. For those looking for something a little out of the box, this one's for you.

Be sure to check Daniel's workshop details, show info, and all the other Waco workshops here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas

The Heart of Texas 2024, in Waco, Texas, will be the third show of the year...with 20 Instructors offering 46 Courses! The show runs August 9th & 10th, 2024. Workshops will be starting Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Classes are filling up quickly, so be sure get your spots NOW!

Y'all come down now ya here!

07/05/2024

Today we end our 3rd week of Instructor Profiles with 2 folks that have the smarts to help you with your self promotion! Say hello to Michael Magnus & Amanda Willis. We invite you to join them as they share their word-smithing talents with you. Definitely a workshop not to miss if you want to refine your marketing message!

Be sure to check Michael & Amanda's workshop details, show info, and all the other Waco workshops here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas

The Heart of Texas 2024, in Waco, Texas, will be the third show of the year...with 20 Instructors offering 46 Courses! The show runs August 9th & 10th, 2024. Workshops will be starting Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Classes are filling up quickly, so be sure get your spots NOW!

Y'all come down now ya here!

07/02/2024

Today we present an instructor with decades of knowledge & experience... Bob Brenner! We invite you to join Bob as he shares his wisdom about pricing your work. Definitely a workshop not to miss!

Be sure to check Bob's workshop details, show info, and all the other Waco workshops here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas

The Heart of Texas 2024, in Waco, Texas, will be the third show of the year...with 20 Instructors offering 46 Courses! The show runs August 9th & 10th, 2024. Workshops will be starting Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Classes are filling up quickly, so be sure get your spots NOW!

Y'all come down now ya here!

07/01/2024

Leather Crafter's Journal
July/August 2024 cover by: Aaron Heizer
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06/28/2024

And to round off this week we present another great instructor, Noa Greenspan, and her great courses on pattern development, and those wonderful exotics we love so much.

Be sure to check Noa's workshop details, show info, and all the other Waco workshops here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas

The Heart of Texas 2024, in Waco, Texas, will be the third show of the year...with 20 Instructors offering 46 Courses! The show runs August 9th & 10th, 2024. Workshops will be starting Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Classes are filling up quickly, so be sure get your spots NOW!

Y'all come down now ya here!

06/26/2024

Today we profile a relative newcomer to the instructor scene... Brandan Corral. Brandon brings a series of solid tips for your leather business, and some great carving/tooling techniques.

Be sure to check Brandan's workshop details, show info, and all the other Waco workshops here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas

The Heart of Texas 2024, in Waco, Texas, will be the third show of the year...with 20 Instructors offering 46 Courses! The show runs August 9th & 10th, 2024. Workshops will be starting Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Classes are filling up quickly, so be sure get your spots NOW!

Y'all come down now ya here!

06/21/2024

The Heart of Texas 2024, in Waco, Texas, will be the third show of the year...with 20 Instructors offering 46 Courses! The show runs August 9th & 10th, 2024. Workshops will be starting Tuesday, August 6th, 2024.

Today we profile the last 2 courses (out of 5) that Bobby Park has for the good folks at Waco. These are "must take" courses for the needed fundamentals everyone should know.

Be sure to check Bobby's workshop details, show info, and all the other Waco workshops here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas

Sheridan filled up quickly & early, so be sure get your spots now!

Y'all come down now ya here!

06/19/2024

The Heart of Texas 2024, in Waco, Texas, will be the third show of 2024...with 20 Instructors offering 46 Courses! The show runs August 9th & 10th, 2024. Workshops will be starting Tuesday, August 6th, 2024.

Starting today, until showtime, we will once again be posting courses offered by all of the amazing instructors attending Waco. We will start with a man who needs no introduction...the award winning leather master, Bobby Park!

Be sure to check Bobby's workshop details, show info, and all the other Waco workshops here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas

Sheridan filled up quickly & early, so be sure get your spots now!

Y'all come down now ya here!

06/09/2024

Another Badger is ready!

06/03/2024

Register now: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/

06/01/2024

We had to send our last Waco Workshop graphic to the repair department... it was brought to our attention that our last post had a flaw. In our excitement for Waco, mixed with a wee bit of a bit of a Sheridan hangover, the dreaded "typo" crept in.

Be sure to check out all the available workshops here:
https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/?doing_wp_cron=1621523518.4398119449615478515625
Sheridan filled up quickly & early, so get your spots now!

The Heart of Texas Leather Show is August 9-10, 2024, with workshops starting August 6th. Y'all come down now ya here!

05/30/2024

49 Workshops available starting Tuesday, August 6th.
Heart of Texas Trade Show Friday-Saturday, August 9-10.
https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/

Leathercrafting

05/30/2024

49 Workshops Available starting Tuesday, August 6th.
https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/

05/11/2024

Some solar energy to start the trip to

05/09/2024

One week left... Sheridan Baby! We're once again bringing back some greats to remind everyone there are still course spots available! Today we once again showcase 2 awesome instructors, bringing their invaluable knowledge, for all to tap into. See these great classes (and more) from Lea Wagner and Wayne Hape.

Click below NOW to preview all course spots available, and register for your seat today! Many classes have already filled, but many still remain!
https://leathercraftersjournal.com/rocky-mountain.../

The Sheridan 2024 Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, in Sheridan, Wyoming, will be the second show of 2024...with 40 Instructors offering 80 Courses! The show runs May 17, 18, & 19, 2024, with workshops starting Tuesday, May 14.

AND DON'T MISS OUT ON:
21st World Leather Debut https://leathercraftersjournal.com/world-leather-debut/

See you in Sheridan!

05/06/2024

Leather Crafter's Journal
May/June 2024 cover artwork by
Takeshi Yonezawa
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Leathercrafting

05/05/2024

Bringing back some greats to remind everyone there are still course spots available! Today we once again showcase 3 awesome instructors, bringing their invaluable knowledge, for all to tap into. See these great classes (and more) from Gordon Andrus, Chuck Dorsett, and Sheryl Katzke.

Click below NOW to preview all course spots available, and register for your seat today! Many classes have already filled up quickly!
https://leathercraftersjournal.com/rocky-mountain.../

The Sheridan 2024 Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, in Sheridan, Wyoming, will be the second show of 2024...with 40 Instructors offering 80 Courses! The show runs May 17, 18, & 19, 2024, with workshops starting Tuesday, May 14.

AND DON'T MISS OUT ON:
21st World Leather Debut https://leathercraftersjournal.com/world-leather-debut/

See you in Sheridan!

05/02/2024

Today's Instructor Profile brings to you Noa Greenspan, and her amazing Exotic Leather Stingray Ornament course. In this class you will learn to work with different exotic leathers, and leave with a fantastic little ornament of your achievments.

Click here for details:
https://leathercraftersjournal.com/product/exotic-leather-stingray-ornament/

See you at Sheridan!

04/30/2024

1 month... 4 weeks... 30 sleeps... how ever you look at it, Sheridan is swiftly approaching! Today we showcase another pair of Stohlman Award winners, Bobby Park and Honghao Cai. These two greats are bringing their invaluable knowledge for all to tap into.

Click here for details:
https://leathercraftersjournal.com/rocky-mountain.../

The Sheridan 2024 Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, in Sheridan, Wyoming, will be the second show of 2024...with 40 Instructors offering 80 Courses! The show runs May 17, 18, & 19, 2024, with workshops starting Tuesday, May 14.

Click above NOW to preview all course spots available. Register for your seat today! Many classes have already filled up quickly!

AND DON'T MISS OUT ON:
21st World Leather Debut https://leathercraftersjournal.com/world-leather-debut/

See you in Sheridan!

04/24/2024

The Sheridan 2024 Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, in Sheridan, Wyoming, will be the second show of 2024...with 40 Instructors offering 80 Courses! The show runs May 17, 18, & 19, 2024, with workshops starting Tuesday, May 14.

We have a batch of great courses offered by Serina Lee, Bob Brenner, and Joshua Merrill. Be sure to check out their classes, and others that are still available. Click here for details:

https://leathercraftersjournal.com/rocky-mountain-leather-trade-show/

Click NOW to preview all course spots available. Register for your seat today! Many classes have already filled up quickly!

AND DON'T MISS OUT ON:
21st World Leather Debut https://leathercraftersjournal.com/world-leather-debut/

See you in Sheridan!

04/20/2024

The Sheridan 2024 Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, in Sheridan, Wyoming, will be the second show of 2024...with 40 Instructors offering 80 Courses! The show runs May 17, 18, & 19, 2024, with workshops starting Tuesday, May 14.

And it's just around the corner... this stuff's gettin' real now... as in realistic! Today's Instructor Profiles showcase two masters of carving realism... Annie Libertini & Jürgen Volbach. Be sure to check out their classes, and others that are still available.

Click here for details: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/rocky-mountain.../ NOW to preview all course spots available. Register for your seat today! Many classes have already filled up quickly!

AND DON'T MISS OUT ON:
21st World Leather Debut https://leathercraftersjournal.com/world-leather-debut/

See you in Sheridan!

04/16/2024

One month away! Have to you booked your class spots yet? Why knot?!? Check these great braiding classes brought to you by Bill Ferreira, and Isaac Romero. We're filling up fast folks, get your spots now, while they are still available!

The Sheridan 2024 Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, in Sheridan, Wyoming, will be the second show of 2024...with 40 Instructors offering 80 Courses! The show runs May 17, 18, & 19, 2024, with workshops starting Tuesday, May 14.

Click here for details: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/rocky-mountain.../ NOW to preview all course spots available. Register for your seat today! Many classes have already filled up quickly!

AND DON'T MISS OUT ON:
21st World Leather Debut https://leathercraftersjournal.com/world-leather-debut/

See you in Sheridan!

04/12/2024

And to round off our 5th week of Instructor Profiles, we bring you two fantastic "learn as you build" project classes! Sign up now for these great classes offered by Wayne Hape, and Ryan King. We're filling up fast folks, get your spots now, while they are still available!

The Sheridan 2024 Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, in Sheridan, Wyoming, will be the second show of 2024...with 40 Instructors offering 80 Courses! The show runs May 17, 18, & 19, 2024, with workshops starting Tuesday, May 14.

Click here for details: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/rocky-mountain.../ NOW to preview all course spots available. Register for your seat today! Many classes have already filled up quickly!

AND DON'T MISS OUT ON:
21st World Leather Debut https://leathercraftersjournal.com/world-leather-debut/

See you in Sheridan!

04/09/2024

Only 36 more sleeps til Sheridan! Today we profile courses offered by some familiar names... Sheryl Katzke, and the awe inspiring Takeshi Yonezawa, aka Yone. Be sure to sign up for their classes now, and your other favourites, at the link below.

The Sheridan 2024 Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show, in Sheridan, Wyoming, will be the second show of 2024...with 40 Instructors offering 80 Courses! The show runs May 17, 18, & 19, 2024, with workshops starting Tuesday, May 14.

Click here for details: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/rocky-mountain.../ NOW to preview all course spots available. Register for your seat today! Many classes have already filled up quickly!

AND DON'T MISS OUT ON:
21st World Leather Debut https://leathercraftersjournal.com/world-leather-debut/

See you in Sheridan!