Leather Crafter's Journal

12/20/2024

Today we are excited to bring you Yone's (Takeshi Yonezawa's) 2 classes on exsquisit handle making. Imagine your next project with all the aesthetics, and refinement, these classes will allow you to create. Don't miss out, book your seat NOW! Direct class links below:

https://leathercraftersjournal.com/product/handle-making-1/
https://leathercraftersjournal.com/product/handle-making-2/

The Prescott 2025 Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show, in Prescott, Arizona, will be the first show of 2025. With 25 Instructors, offering 63 classes! The show runs February 21-23, 2025, with workshops starting Tuesday, February 18.

Go to: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather-trade-show/ to see all courses available, and register for your spot today! Seats will fill up quickly, so don't miss out!

Can't wait to see you all at Prescott!

12/17/2024

And to start off our pre-Christmas week we present another great instructor, Noa Greenspan, and her great course on pattern development. The invaluable techniques Noa will be teaching will definitely get you up a level with your next handbag project. A fundamentals class you don't want to miss!

The Prescott 2025 Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show, in Prescott, Arizona, will be the first show of 2025. With 25 Instructors, offering 63 classes! The show runs February 21-23, 2025, with workshops starting Tuesday, February 18.

Go to: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather-trade-show/ to see all courses available, and register for your spot today! Seats will fill up quickly, so don't miss out!

Can't wait to see you all at Prescott!

12/13/2024

Today in our instructor profiles, we showcase Brandan Corral. Brandon brings a series of solid tips for your leather business, and some great carving/tooling techniques.

The Prescott 2025 Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show, in Prescott, Arizona, will be the first show of 2025. With 25 Instructors, offering 63 classes! The show runs February 21-23, 2025, with workshops starting Tuesday, February 18.

Go to: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather-trade-show/ to see all courses available, and register for your spot today! Seats will fill up quickly, so don't miss out!

Can't wait to see you all at Prescott!

12/10/2024

Next in our fantastic instructor line up, we profile classes offered by Sarah Garvey. She covers it all... drawing, tooling, coloring, and photography. What a great suite of classes, covering every stage of your next project!

The Prescott 2025 Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show, in Prescott, Arizona, will be the first show of 2025. With 25 Instructors, offering 63 classes! The show runs February 21-23, 2025, with workshops starting Tuesday, February 18.

Go to: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather-trade-show/ to see all courses available, and register for your spot today! Seats will fill up quickly, so don't miss out!

Can't wait to see you all at Prescott!

12/08/2024

Today we profile an award winning show favourite, and amazing instructor... Jim Linnell. Join Jim as he shows you how to be fearless with your swivel knife, and be sure to attend his beautiful pictorial carving class. You can then sign up for Annie Libertini as she guides you through her method of colouring your carving.

The Prescott 2025 Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show, in Prescott, Arizona, will be the first show of 2025. With 25 Instructors, offering 63 classes! The show runs February 21-23, 2025, with workshops starting Tuesday, February 18.

We invite you too check out the show's web page: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather-trade-show/ to see all courses available, and register for your spot today! Classes will fill up quickly, so don't miss out!

Can't wait to see you all at Prescott!

12/03/2024

Today's Instructor Profile highlights the talented leather artist, Annie Libertini! Join Annie as she shares her drawing & sculpting techniques, and guides you through the colouring of your piece from Jim Linnell's tooling class (to be profiled later this week).

The Prescott 2025 Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show, in Prescott, Arizona, will be the first show of 2025. With 25 Instructors, offering 63 classes! The show runs February 21-23, 2025, with workshops starting Tuesday, February 18.

We invite you too check out the show's web page: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather-trade-show/ to see all courses available, and register for your spot today! Classes will fill up quickly, so don't miss out!

We apologies for Facebook's shortening of our event link, we hope all is fixed now.

Can't wait to see you all at Prescott!

11/26/2024

Today's Instructor Profile brings you courses offered by the amazing leather artist, teacher, and maker... Takeshi "Yone" Yonezawa! From tools to techniques... from detail to refinement... these course are guaranteed to take you to the NEXT LEVEL!

The Prescott 2025 Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show, in Prescott, Arizona, will be the first show of 2025. With 25 Instructors, offering 63 classes! The show runs February 21-23, 2025, with workshops starting Tuesday, February 18.

We invite you too check out the show's web page: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather-trade-show/ to see all courses available, and register for your spot today! Classes will fill up quickly, so don't miss out!

Can't wait to see you all at Prescott!

11/22/2024

Today's Instructor Profile brings you a master in luxurious leather cuff work... Freddie Matara. Have you ever gazed in wonder at the masterpieces Freddie creates? Now is your chance to learn from the man himself. Don't miss out!

The Prescott 2025 Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show, in Prescott, Arizona, will be the first show of 2025. With 25 Instructors, offering 63 classes! The show runs February 21-23, 2025, with workshops starting Tuesday, February 18.

We invite you too check out the show's web page: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather-trade-show/ to see all courses available, and register for your spot today! Classes will fill up quickly, so don't miss out!

Can't wait to see you all at Prescott!

11/19/2024

We start off this week's Instructor Profiles with a smile you all know & love... today we showcase Serina Lee's fantastic classes at Prescott. They cover a variety of techniques for all skill levels. Whether you are a novice, or seasoned crafter, Serina's gotcha covered!

The Prescott 2025 Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show, in Prescott, Arizona, will be the first show of 2025. With 25 Instructors, offering 63 classes! The show runs February 21-23, 2025, with workshops starting Tuesday, February 18.

We invite you too check out the show's web page: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather.../ to see all courses available, and register for your spot today! Classes will fill up quickly, so don't miss out!

Can't wait to see you all at Prescott!

11/15/2024

Giddy up! We're charging outta the gate early for 2025! Are you ready for the 2025 Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show, aka Prescott?

Today we showcase classes by the one, and only, Bob Klenda! Join Bob for a day as he shares his expertise on saddle repair, in 2 in-depth parts. A must for all saddle makers/workers.

The Prescott 2025 Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show, in Prescott, Arizona, will be the first show of 2025. With 25 Instructors, offering 63 classes! The show runs February 21-23, 2025, with workshops starting Tuesday, February 18.

We invite you too check out the show's web page: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather-trade-show/ to see all courses available, and register for your spot today! Classes will fill up quickly, so don't miss out!

Can't wait to see you all at Prescott!

11/12/2024

We're gearing up for yet another great year of bigger & better leather trade shows! We invite you all to the first of 2025's leather shows, with the Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show, aka Prescott!

The first of our Instructor Showcases is our resident gator expert, Broderick Vaughan! Whether you are curious about working with alligator, or have some experience, Broderick will definitely help you get to the next level.

The Prescott 2025 Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show, in Prescott, Arizona, will be the first show of 2025. With 25 Instructors, offering 63 classes! The show runs February 21-23, 2025, with workshops starting Tuesday, February 18.

We invite you too check out the show's web page: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather-trade-show/ NOW to see all courses available, and register your spot today! Classes will fill up quickly!

Can't wait to see you all at Prescott!

10/19/2024

Here we go again... Prescott, baby! Get out of your winter hibernation, and get recharged for 2025, at the Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show. Registration for all courses available are NOW OPEN!

https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather-trade-show/workshops/

Get all the show info, and trade show book PDF, at https://leathercraftersjournal.com/southwest-leather-trade-show/

Prescott runs February 21, 22 & 23, 2025, Workshops start Tuesday, February 18. We invite you to join us at the Prescott Resort & Conference Center for fantastic kick-off to another leather trade show season. We can't wait to see old friends, meet some new ones, and make some fantastic memories!

10/19/2024

This is it! 3 days left until workshops start. Have you reserved all your class seats? Are there classes you have considered? Now is the time! These courses, and many more, still have last minute seat available!

Check out all the workshops still available, and ELWATS event details here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/events/elwats/

ELWATS 2024 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 20 Instructors, offering 31 Courses! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 23rd, and the show runs from Oct. 25th & 26th, 2024.

Get your course spots NOW!

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

10/18/2024

Met Shep 30 years ago at the Brown Palace. So astute, so helpful and generous, a champion of our craft, always looking at the bigger picture, unflappable, and the most humble leader all these years. We will miss him greatly. Our deepest condolences to his family and everyone at Hermann Oak Leather.

10/15/2024

ONE WEEK LEFT! We can't wait to see everyone in Arnhem!

Limited seats are still available for courses from our new instructor... Sarah Garvey! She focuses on some overlooked fundamentals that will definitely lift you to the next level.

Check out Sarah's classes, other workshops still available, and ELWATS event details here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/events/elwats/

ELWATS 2024 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 20 Instructors, offering 31 Courses! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 23rd, and the show runs from Oct. 25th & 26th, 2024.

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

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

2024 Trade Show Friday, 25. October 09.00-18.00 Saturday, 26. October 09.00-17.00 €5 for a wristband pass for the Trade Show

10/11/2024

Only a week and a half left... have you reserved your class spots yet? Seats are still available to learn from Jürgen Volbach, with his two fantastic swivel knife courses! A 'must attend' for those looking to sharpen their SK fundamentals.

Follow the link to see other workshops available, and ELWATS details: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/events/elwats/

ELWATS 2024 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 20 Instructors, offering 31 Courses! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 23rd, and the show runs from Oct. 25th & 26th, 2024. Classes are filling up, so be sure get your spots NOW!

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

10/08/2024

Today we remind you about a little something new, and a little something traditional. Join Barry King as he guides you through his method to achieve precision in leather stamping, so you too can have King like results. And move into the 21st century with Dave Skinner, as he demonstrates how easy it is to get your hand drawn artwork into computer "vector" drawings, to use to make your templates, makers stamp, and so much more!

Follow the link to see other workshops available, and ELWATS details: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/events/elwats/

ELWATS 2024 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 20 Instructors, offering 31 Courses! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 23rd, and the show runs from Oct. 25th & 26th, 2024.

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

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!

10/05/2024

Get them while you can! Limited seats are still available for courses offered by Sarah Garvey! In these courses she focuses on some overlooked fundamentals that will definitely lift you to the next level.

Check out Sarah's classes, other workshops still available, and ELWATS event details here: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/events/elwats/

ELWATS 2024 in Arnhem, NL, will be our 4th show of the year...with close to 20 Instructors, offering 31 Courses! Workshops will be starting on Wed., Oct. 23rd, and the show runs from Oct. 25th & 26th, 2024.

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

Tot ziens in Arnhem/See you in Arnhem!