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3 Leather Week Schedule

4 Trade Show Information

5 Prescott Area Map

6 Hotel Floor Plan

7 Leather Carving Contest

8 Workshop Policies and General Info.

10-11 Workshop Timetable

12-13 Index of Workshops by Instructor

14-15 Index of Workshops by Subject

16-17 Index of Workshops by Title

18-33 Workshop Descriptions

33-36 Meet the Instructors

37 Emerging Saddlemaker Preview

39-40 Workshop Registration Form

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Trade Show & Leather Week hosted by:

For information call: 715-362-5393or visit www.leathercraftersjournal.com

& SADDLERS JOURNAL

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Leather Week Schedule

TuesdayFeb. 27th

Workshops

WednesdayFeb. 28th

Workshops

ThursdayMar. 1st

Workshops

Trade Show ReceptionHost: Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal

5:00 p.m. Carving Contest Check-In Deadlineand Emerging Saddlemaker Check-In Deadline

FridayMar. 2nd

TRADE SHOW 9:00am to 6:00pm

Workshops

Prescott Leather Art Exhibition & Sale

Leather Carving Contest on Display

SaturdayMar. 3rd


Workshops

Prescott Leather Art Exhibition & Sale

Leather Carving Contest on Display

SundayMar. 4th


Workshops

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INFORMATION: Patterns, DVDs, Books, Catalogs

LACE: Many Colors & Various WiDths

LEATHERS: skirting, tooling, garMent, Boot/shoe, uPholstery, raWhiDe

MACHINERY: seWing MaChines, skiVers, straP Cutters

SADDLERY: saDDle trees, harDWare, taCk

SILVER: ConChos, JeWelry

TOOLS: neW & Vintage, sPeCialty leather tools, sWiVel kniVes, staMPing, skiVing

TOPICALS: Paints, Dyes, Finishes, leather Care/ConDitioners

AND MORE!

ALL YOUR LEATHER WORKING NEEDS UNDER ONE ROOF!

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Free Admission to the Show

Prescott Resort & Conference Center1500 E State Rte 69 - Prescott, Arizona 86301

Trade ShowMarch 2

Friday 9am to 6pm

March 3

Saturday 9am to 5pm

March 4

Sunday 9am to 2pm

Please join us in the hotel’sEagle’s Nest Lounge

5:30 p.m.Thursday, March 1st, 2018

Hosts: Leather Crafters & Saddlers JournalLeather Machine Co., Inc.

Trade Show Reception

Prescott Map

RESERVE Your Room at the

Prescott Resort & Conference Center

$101 double - $119 suite

888-657-7855 - Group Code GLC18

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Restaurant

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Men’sRestroom

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Women’sRestroomBradshaw

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CoomerRoom

Hotel Floor Plan

A finished piece of leatherwork 9 inches by 7 inches (portrait or land-scape), that can include carving, stamping, coloring, antiquing and edging. No silverwork, no lacing or add-ons. Completed before the show.

Any previous winners of the contest in the General Category must com-pete in the Expert Category.

$10 to enter; 1 entry per person; each artwork completed by one person only. Return shipping of artworks is available for $5 USA, $11 Canada, $17 Foreign

Artwork check-in: Thursday March 1st 10am-5pm at the Trade Show Registration Booth in the Prescott Resort. Artwork can be mailed to arrive between 02/26/18 and 03/01/18. All artwork must be received by Thurs-day March 1st at 5pm.

Send artwork to: Prescott Resort & Conference Center c/o Leather Trade Show Carving Contest 1500 East State Route 69, Prescott, AZ 86301

Artworks will be displayed at the Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show March 2nd & 3rd, 2018.

Sponsored by: Barry King Tools, Hermann Oak Leather Company, Leather Crafters Journal,

Leather Machine Company, Leather Wranglers, Renia USA & Weaver Leather

Contest Judged by: Chris Andre, Bob Beard & Bob ParkAdministered by: Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal

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General1st Place - $250

Expert1st Place - $500

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Registration is Easy!Call: Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal 888-289-6409

Web: www.leathercraftersjournal.com

Mail: Fill out the registration card on the back cover and mail it to the Journal.

Cancelation Policy

• There is a $25 administration fee for canceling a workshop. The cost of the workshop will be refunded minus the $25 fee.• No refunds for workshops after Friday, February 23, 2018.

Helpful Hints for Students:• Sharpen your tools before each workshop• Bring a light (ie: headlamp)• Please refrain from wearing perfumes/colognes• Make a traveling cutting/stamping board (see leathercraftersjournal. com/events/southwest-leatherworkers-trade-show/)

Tuesday, February 27th - Sunday, March 4th

Workshops Offered!

• Hands-on, in-person instruction from professional leather artists• Meet leather workers and artists in a fun and educational environment• Improve your skills and enhance your art or profession

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Leather Week Workshops

OfficialWorkshopSponsor 9

WORKSHOP TIMETABLEArizonaRoom

BradshawRoom

ChinoRoom

Copper BasinRoom

Granite Mtn. Room

2/27TUEam

Creating Western Floral Designs

Park

All About Chaps!Smith

Adapting Floral Patterns for Your Projects / Andrus

2/27TUEpm

Creating Western Floral Designs

Park

All About Chaps!Smith

Control & Refine-ment w/ the S.K. /

Andrus

2/27TUEeve

Bindings & Turned Edges

Park

2/28WEDam

Intermediate Tooling Tech-niques / Park

Cowboy CuffsSmith

Pistol Caddy /Gun RugLaBarre

Stamping Unique Geometric

Designs / King

Cowboy Action Gun Leather!

Andre

2/28WEDpm

Intermediate Tooling Tech-niques / Park

Cowboy CuffsSmith


Stamping Unique Geometric

Designs / King


Andre

2/28WEDeve

Finger Carving Demonstration

Park

3/1THUam

Antiquing, Dye-ing & Finishing

Park

EXHIBHITION SET UP


TRADE SHOW SET UP


Andre

3/1THUpm

Burnishing Edges Demonstration

Park

EXHIBHITION SET UP


TRADE SHOW SET UP


Andre

3/1THUeve

Create. Design. Do Business.

Watt

TRADE SHOW SET UP

Precision Bar Grounding &

Backgr. / Andre

3/2FRIam

Floral Pattern LayoutGould

PRESCOTT EXHIBITION

Integrated Carving Styles

LaBarreTRADE SHOW


Andre

3/2FRIpm

Swivel Knife FinesseGould

PRESCOTT EXHIBITION


LaBarreTRADE SHOW


Andre

3/2FRIeve

Secrets of Plug EmbossingFlanagan

TRADE SHOWDe-Mystifying the Stitcher

Andre

3/3SATam

Belt Pattern Carv-ing & Stamping

Gould

PRESCOTT EXHIBITION


LaBarreTRADE SHOW

Rose Notebook CoverAndre

3/3SATpm

Belt Pattern Carv-ing & Stamping

Gould

PRESCOTT EXHIBITION


LaBarreTRADE SHOW

Rose Notebook CoverAndre

3/4SUNam

Ground Seat & Saddle Fit Up

Gould

EXHIBITION CHECK OUT

TRADE SHOWRose Notebook

CoverAndre

Workshops on this page are located at the Prescott Resort & Conference Center.See hotel floor plan on page 6.10

JeromeRoom

PrescottRoom

Art Center102

Art Center103

Art Center104

2/27TUEam

2/27TUEpm

2/27TUEeve

2/28WEDam

Making Saddlebags

Klenda

Desert TortoiseBeard

Floral Stamping: Low Relief in

Leather / Andrus

2/28WEDpm

Making Saddlebags

Klenda

Desert TortoiseBeard

Floral Stamping: Low Relief in

Leather / Andrus

The WolfFlanagan

2/28WEDeve

3/1THUam

Making Saddlebags

Klenda

On the Edge: The Necessary...

Zalesak

Basic Hand StitchingAndrus

King of the Jungle

Flanagan

Create & Inlay Beadwork into a

Cuff / Adair

3/1THUpm

Making Saddlebags

Klenda

On the Edge: The Necessary...

Zalesak

Advanced Hand Stitching: The Box

Stitch / Andrus

King of the Jungle

Flanagan

Create & Inlay Beadwork into a

Cuff / Heizer

3/1THUeve

Cutting Leather to Best Advantage

Smith

3/2FRIam

Braiding Personal Training

Titus

Eagle PortraitLinnell

Porter Style Flower Stamping

Minster

King of the Jungle

Flanagan

3/2FRIpm

Braiding Personal Training

Titus

Eagle PortraitLinnell

Porter Style Flower Stamping

Minster

3/2FRIeve

Chap & Chink MakingKlenda

3/3SATam

Pricing Your Work

Brenner

Intro. to Leather-craft for Kids

Laier

Porter’s Style forCovering Horns

Minster

3/3SATpm

The Elements of Western S.F.

Brenner

Fearless Swivel Knife Use

Linnell

Porter’s Style forCovering Horns

Minster

3/4SUNam

Leather Work for Veterans

Reynolds

WORKSHOP TIMETABLE

The Jerome & Prescott rooms are located at the Prescott Resort. Art Centerrooms are at ‘Tis Annex Art Education Bldg. 235 N Marina St, Prescott, AZ 11

Instructor Workshop Pg Day Time Price

Adair/Heizer Create & Inlay Beadwork into a Cuff 22 TH 8 am - 5 pm $150

Andre Cowboy Action Gun Leather! 22 W-F 8 am - 5 pm $750

Andre De-mystifying the Stitcher 25 F 6 pm - 9 pm $50

Andre Precision Bar Grounding & Backgrounding 31 TH 6 pm - 10 pm $75

Andre Rose Notebook Cover 32 SA-SU 8 - 5 & 8 - 12 $295

Andrus Adapting Floral Patterns for Your Projects 18 TU 8 am - 12 pm $75

Andrus Advanced Hand Stitching: The Box Stitch 18 TH 1 pm - 5 pm $75

Andrus Basic Hand Stitching 20 TH 8 am - 12 pm $85

Andrus Control & Refinement with the Swivel Knife 22 TU 1 pm - 5 pm $80

Andrus Floral Stamping: Low Relief in Leather 26 W 8 am - 5 pm $135

Beard Desert Tortoise 25 W 9 am - 5 pm $135

Brenner Pricing Your Work 31 SA 8 am - 12 pm $80

Brenner The Elements of Western Saddle Fit 33 SA 1 pm - 5 pm $80

Flanagan King of the Jungle 29 TH-F 8 - 5 & 8 - 12 $150

Flanagan Secrets of Plug Embossing 32 F 6 pm - 10 pm $75

Flanagan The Wolf 33 W 1 pm - 5 pm $75

Gould Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping 20 SA 8 am - 5 pm $150

Gould Floral Pattern Layout 26 F 8 am - 12 pm $75

Gould Ground Seat & Saddle Fit Up 26 SU 8 am - 12 pm $100

Gould Swivel Knife Finesse 32 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75

King Stamping Unique Geometric Designs 32 W 9 am - 5 pm $135

Klenda Chap & Chink Making 21 F 6 pm - 9:30 pm $75

Klenda Leatherwork Personal Training 29 SA 1 hr. each $100

Klenda Making Saddle Bags 29 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $320

LaBarre Integrated Carving Styles 28 F-SA 9 am - 5 pm $175

LaBarre Pistol Caddy/Gun Rug 30 W-TH 9 am - 5 pm $250

Laier Intro. to Leathercraft for Kids 28 SA 9 am - 12 pm Free

Linnell Eagle Portrait 25 F 8 am - 5 pm $135

Linnell Fearless Swivel Knife Use 25 SA 1 pm - 5 pm $75

Minster Porter Style Flower Stamping 31 F 8 am - 5 pm $135

Minster Porter’s Style for Covering Horns 31 SA 8 am - 5 pm $135

Park Antiquing, Dyeing & Finishing 18 TH 9 am - 12 pm $75

Park Bindings & Turned Edges 20 TU 7 pm - 10 pm $75

Park Burnishing Edges Demonstration 21 TH 2 pm - 5 pm $75

Park Creating Western Floral Designs 24 TU 9 am - 5 pm $135

Park Finger Carving Demonstration 26 W 7 pm - 10 pm $75

INDEX OF WORKSHOPS BY INSTRUCTOR

Day Key: TU=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, TH=Thursday, F=Friday, SA=Saturday, SU=Sunday12

Instructor Workshop Pg Day Time Price

Park Intermediate Tooling Techniques 28 W 9 am - 5 pm $135

Reynolds Leatherwork for Veterans 29 SU 8 am - 12 pm Free

Smith All About Chaps! 18 TU 8 am - 5 pm $135

Smith Cowboy Cuffs 22 W 8 am - 5 pm $135

Smith Cutting Leather to Best Advantage 24 TH 6:30 pm - 9 pm $50

Titus Braiding Personal Training 21 F 1 hr. classes $100

Watt Create. Design. Do Business. 24 TH 6 pm - 9 pm $100

Zalesak On the Edge: The Necessary Fundamentals 30 TH 8 am - 5 pm $125

INDEX OF WORKSHOPS BY INSTRUCTOR

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Subject Instructor Workshop Pg Day Price

Beginner Laier Intro. to Leathercraft for Kids 28 SA Free

Beginner Reynolds Leatherwork for Veterans 29 SU Free

Braiding Titus Braiding Personal Training 21 F $100

Business Brenner Pricing Your Work 31 SA $80

Chap Smith All About Chaps! 18 TU $135

Chap/Chink Klenda Chap & Chink Making 21 F $75

Construction Adair/Heizer Create & Inlay Beadwork into a Cuff 22 TH $150

Construction Klenda Making Saddle Bags 29 W-TH $320

Construction Park Bindings & Turned Edges 20 TU $75

Construction/Color LaBarre Pistol Caddy/Gun Rug 30 W-TH $250

Design Andrus Adapting Floral Patterns for Your Projects 18 TU $75

Design Gould Floral Pattern Layout 26 F $75

Design Park Creating Western Floral Designs 24 TU $135

Embossing Flanagan Secrets of Plug Embossing 32 F $75

Engraving Watt Create. Design. Do Business. 24 TH $100

Figure Carving Beard Desert Tortoise 25 W $135

Figure Carving Flanagan King of the Jungle 29 TH-F $150

Figure Carving Flanagan The Wolf 33 W $75

Finishing Park Antiquing, Dyeing & Finishing 18 TH $75

Finishing Park Burnishing Edges Demonstration 21 TH $75

Holster Andre Cowboy Action Gun Leather! 22 W-F $750

Leather Use Smith Cutting Leather to Best Advantage 24 TH $50

Northwest Style Smith Cowboy Cuffs 22 W $135

Personal Training Klenda Leatherwork Personal Training 29 SA $100

Porter Style Minster Porter Style Flower Stamping 31 F $135

Porter Style Minster Porter’s Style for Covering Horns 31 SA $135

Saddle Brenner The Elements of Western Saddle Fit 33 SA $80

Saddle Gould Ground Seat & Saddle Fit Up 26 SU $100

Sewing Andre De-mystifying the Stitcher 25 F $50

Sewing Andrus Advanced Hand Stitching: The Box Stitch 18 TH $75

Sewing Andrus Basic Hand Stitching 20 TH $85

Sharpening Zalesak On the Edge: The Necessary Fundamentals 30 TH $125

Stamping Andrus Floral Stamping: Low Relief in Leather 26 W $135

Stamping Gould Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping 20 SA $150

Stamping King Stamping Unique Geometric Designs 32 W $135

Swivel Knife Andrus Control & Refinement with the Swivel Knife 22 TU $80

INDEX OF WORKSHOPS BY WORKSHOP SUBJECT


Subject Instructor Workshop Pg Day Price

Swivel Knife Gould Swivel Knife Finesse 32 F $75

Swivel Knife Linnell Fearless Swivel Knife Use 25 SA $75

Swivel Knife Park Finger Carving Demonstration 26 W $75

Tooling Andre Precision Bar Grounding & Backgrounding 31 TH $75

Tooling Andre Rose Notebook Cover 32 SA-SU $295

Tooling LaBarre Integrated Carving Styles 28 F-SA $175

Tooling Linnell Eagle Portrait 25 F $135

Tooling Park Intermediate Tooling Techniques 28 W $135

INDEX OF WORKSHOPS BY WORKSHOP SUBJECT

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Workshop Instructor Pg Day Time Price

Adapting Floral Patterns for Your Projects Andrus 18 TU 8 am - 12 pm $75

Advanced Hand Stitching: The Box Stitch Andrus 18 TH 1 pm - 5 pm $75

All About Chaps! Smith 18 TU 8 am - 5 pm $135

Antiquing, Dyeing & Finishing Park 18 TH 9 am - 12 pm $75

Basic Hand Stitching Andrus 20 TH 8 am - 12 pm $85

Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping Gould 20 SA 8 am - 5 pm $150

Bindings & Turned Edges Park 20 TU 7 pm - 10 pm $75

Braiding Personal Training Titus 21 F 1 hr. classes $100

Burnishing Edges Demonstration Park 21 TH 2 pm - 5 pm $75

Chap & Chink Making Klenda 21 F 6 pm - 9:30 pm $75

Control & Refinement with the Swivel Knife Andrus 22 TU 1 pm - 5 pm $80

Cowboy Action Gun Leather! Andre 22 W-F 8 am - 5 pm $750

Cowboy Cuffs Smith 22 W 8 am - 5 pm $135

Create & Inlay Beadwork into a Cuff Adair/Heizer 22 TH 8 am - 5 pm $150

Create. Design. Do Business. Watt 24 TH 6 pm - 9 pm $100

Creating Western Floral Designs Park 24 TU 9 am - 5 pm $135

Cutting Leather to Best Advantage Smith 24 TH 6:30 pm - 9 pm $50

De-mystifying the Stitcher Andre 25 F 6 pm - 9 pm $50

Desert Tortoise Beard 25 W 9 am - 5 pm $135

Eagle Portrait Linnell 25 F 8 am - 5 pm $135

Fearless Swivel Knife Use Linnell 25 SA 1 pm - 5 pm $75

Finger Carving Demonstration Park 26 W 7 pm - 10 pm $75

Floral Pattern Layout Gould 26 F 8 am - 12 pm $75

Floral Stamping: Low Relief in Leather Andrus 26 W 8 am - 5 pm $135

Ground Seat & Saddle Fit Up Gould 26 SU 8 am - 12 pm $100

Integrated Carving Styles LaBarre 28 F-SA 9 am - 5 pm $175

Intermediate Tooling Techniques Park 28 W 9 am - 5 pm $135

Intro. to Leathercraft for Kids Laier 28 SA 9 am - 12 pm Free

King of the Jungle Flanagan 29 TH-F 8 - 5 & 8 - 12 $150

Leatherwork for Veterans Reynolds 29 SU 8 am - 12 pm Free

Leatherwork Personal Training Klenda 29 SA 1 hr. each $100

Making Saddle Bags Klenda 29 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $320

On the Edge: The Necessary Fundamentals Zalesak 30 TH 8 am - 5 pm $125

Pistol Caddy/Gun Rug LaBarre 30 W-TH 9 am - 5 pm $250

Porter Style Flower Stamping Minster 31 F 8 am - 5 pm $135

Porter’s Style for Covering Horns Minster 31 SA 8 am - 5 pm $135

INDEX OF WORKSHOPS BY WORKSHOP TITLE


Workshop Instructor Pg Day Time Price

Precision Bar Grounding & Backgrounding Andre 31 TH 6 pm - 10 pm $75

Pricing Your Work Brenner 31 SA 8 am - 12 pm $80

Rose Notebook Cover Andre 32 SA-SU 8 - 5 & 8 - 12 $295

Secrets of Plug Embossing Flanagan 32 F 6 pm - 10 pm $75

Stamping Unique Geometric Designs King 32 W 9 am - 5 pm $135

Swivel Knife Finesse Gould 32 F 1 pm - 5 pm $75

The Elements of Western Saddle Fit Brenner 33 SA 1 pm - 5 pm $80

The Wolf Flanagan 33 W 1 pm - 5 pm $75

INDEX OF WORKSHOPS BY WORKSHOP TITLE

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Adapting Floral Patterns for Your Projects Gordon Andrus

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Drawing your own patterns, for some, seems daunting if not downright impossible. A wealth of decorative material exists in the world, both on-line and in print. The difficulty lies in making these designs suitable for use in leather, or making them fit into the space you need to fill.Using some older floral patterns in this hands-on workshop, you will learn what the common pitfalls of potential leather patterns are. Then, by learning about the skeletal lines that lie invisibly in all floral patterns, you will learn how to re-size and reshape the various flowers and leaves available and connect them into simple tooling patterns. These are the drawing techniques that are central to any understanding of floral design.Materials to Bring: Sketch book, pencils and eraser.

Tuesday, February 27, 8 am - 12 pm

$75Chino Room

Advanced Hand Stitching: The Box Stitch Gordon Andrus

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced (or attendance in Basic Hand Stitching)This is a unique opportunity to learn one of the lesser known stitching techniques of fine leatherwork. At one time, many cases or boxes were made from leather, and the makers of these case goods employed the use of hand box stitching. Though rarely taught, this stitching technique is a hallmark of the finest work in leather and is still used in the finest case work today. Workshop attendees will progress through the steps with Gordon to learn the technique. Materials to Bring: Harness needles, diamond and curved awls with handles, and note taking materials. Cameras welcome. Tools will be provided where needed.

Thursday, March 1, 1 pm - 5 pm

$75‘Tis Annex Art Education Bldg. 235 N Marina St, Room 102

All About Chaps! Jesse Smith

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Jesse is back, and he’s bringing with him all manner of chaps. He’ll have chaps in various stages of assembly, and will cover the many styles of chaps to be made: Texas, Arizona, Batwing, Shotgun and Step-Ins. You will also learn how to design your own patterns for your customers or yourself! Jesse will have an example of each on display. This is a full day workshop, so bring along your questions and even projects you may need help with.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials, chap projects (if desired) and a camera.


$135Bradshaw Room

Antiquing, Dyeing & Finishing Bob Park

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!In this demonstration you will see Bobby dye, antique and finish a piece of tooled leather. Through the use of close-up cameras and a large screen HD TV, he shares the techniques he uses to produce the finishes he is known for. The demonstration will include: discussion about leather, tooling, preparing the leather for color, dyeing the background, dyeing the edges, oiling the leather, applying Fiebing’s paste antique and final finish coats. Throughout the process he will discuss the tools and methods required for each application. Bobby will also discuss the use of alternative products and methods for comparison purposes. Time permitting, there will be an open Q & A session at the end of the demonstration where he will answer questions regarding any subject which may interest the class. Bobby’s workshops fill quickly so don’t ride the fence! Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Bob Park Custom Leather.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials and a camera.Bobby’s direct contact info: 602-999-3099 or [email protected]

Thursday, March 1, 9 am - 12 pm

$75Arizona Room

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OfficialWorkshopSponsor

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Basic Hand Stitching Gordon Andrus

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Recent years have seen a resurgence of interest in the simple elegance of hand stitched leather work. Mastery with a needle and thread is the most fundamental skill in the leather arts. This workshop will cover basic hand stitching, including double needle harness stitching, casting a hitch in the stitch, and lock stitching with a hooked awl. Materials to Bring: Harness needles and diamond and curved awls with handles. If you have them, bring a stitch groover, pricking and/or overstitch wheels, pricking irons, straight round awls, jerk awls, and hand/finger protectors. Cameras welcome. Tools will be provided where needed.



Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping Al Gould

Skill Level: Intermediate to AdvancedYou’ll begin your day carving and stamping some designs of your choice on swatches of belt leather. Al has many designs from which to choose, from beginner to very ambitious! You will be able to do more than one! Antiquing and blacking the background is covered next, followed by instruction on lining your belts with pigskin or 3 oz. strap leather (with opportunity to add decorative cuts to the strap leather, too!). The emphasis of this workshop is on floral stamping designs (tap offs) which can translate well for use not only on strap goods, but also projects needing larger designs. Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Renia USA.Materials to Bring: Basic stamping tools of your choice, mallet, swivel knife, strop, ruler, tracing paper, pencil, wing divider, stylus and stamping surface.

Saturday, March 3, 8 am - 5 pm

$150Arizona Room

Bindings & Turned Edges Bob Park

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!In this demonstration, Bobby will share the methods he uses to create and apply leather bindings and turned edges on casework. These are techniques which are particularly useful when utilizing pre-finished interior assemblies or when combining veg- and chrome-tanned leathers where burnishing the edges is impractical. Topics covered will include hand skiving, splitting, trimming, gluing and sewing. Bobby will demonstrate the use of several hand tools for cutting and skiving and with the aid of a large screen TV and multiple cameras, students will be presented with close-up views of each and every operation. Additionally, Bobby will demonstrate the use of the Cobra NP-4 Bell Knife Skiver, the Cobra Class 14 Splitter and the Cobra 4 Sewing Machine and their practical applications to this subject. If you have ever considered using bindings or turned edges in a project then this demonstration will be particularly informative. Time permitting, there will be an open Q & A session where Bobby will answer questions regarding any subject which may interest the class. Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Bob Park Custom Leather. Equipment provided by Leather Machine Co., Inc.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials and a camera.Bobby’s direct contact info: 602-999-3099 or [email protected]

Tuesday, February 27, 7 pm - 10 pm

$75Arizona Room

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Burnishing Edges Demonstration Bob Park

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!This is one of the most highly attended demonstrations that Bobby produces. If you are interested in learning various methods to produce professional quality edge finishes, then this is your class! He utilizes close up cameras and a large screen HD TV to demonstrate each step of a number of burnishing techniques. His demonstration of the most popular burnishing machines like Cobra, Weaver and Fantastic Burnisher provides an excellent opportunity to observe their practical applications. Instruction will cover subjects like: types of edgers, sharpening, techniques in hand burnishing, the use of various burnishing solutions, edge dyeing, burnishing with a Dremel and dealing with exotic and chrome tanned leather. Time permitting, there will be an open Q & A session at the end of the demonstration where Bobby will answer questions regarding any subject which may interest the class. Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Bob Park Custom Leather. Equipment provided by Leather Machine Co., Inc.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials and a camera.Bobby’s direct contact info: 602-999-3099 or [email protected]


$75Arizona Room

Braiding Personal Training Ron Titus

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome! 8 am - 5 pm; 1-hour workshopsWhether you’re just starting out, or you’ve been at this for years, Ron’s decades of braiding, lacing and knot tying experience will bring your skills to a whole new level. Gaps or loose ends in your lacing? Trying to master a new knot? Have a special project that requires braiding? If you need help, Ron can help you learn how to do it yourself! Leather or rawhide, bring in your projects or just sit down with Ron and ask away. If you want to, Ron will braid a small project with you, from beginning to end. From quirts and reatas, reins to bosals, walking stick grips to hatbands, Ron will work with you until you “get it”! Ron will gladly converse with you about preparing rawhide as well. Materials to Bring: Awl (can be purchased from Ron), any projects you have questions about, notepaper, pencil, camera and questions! Several types of rawhide/lace will be available. All students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday, March 2, 1 hour sessions; Please call 715-362-5393 to schedule.$100/hourJerome Room

Chap & Chink Making Bob Klenda

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!The goal for this class is to provide the student with the knowledge and confidence to take chap/chink orders, take proper measurements, select suitable leather, and do layout, cutting and construction. Pattern adjustment as well as design are also an important part. The class will be informal, questions are welcome, and chaps and chinks of various styles will be on display for your inspection. Materials to Bring: Notepaper, pencil and camera. Optional: Chaps/chinks you have made.

Friday, March 2, 6 pm - 9:30 pm$75Prescott Room

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Control & Refinement with the Swivel Knife Gordon Andrus

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Control of the swivel knife is fundamental to all decorative work with leather. After checking to be sure that they know how to properly sharpen and strop their knives, participants of this workshop will learn techniques which will help to ensure that their cuts work with the flow of the pattern. Emphasis will also be placed on making push cuts and fading lines out while cutting to see the effect that this has on creating flow in the finished work. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Swivel knives, blades, sharpening guides, strops and a stamping surface.

Tuesday, February 27, 1 pm - 5 pm

$80Chino Room

Cowboy Action Gun Leather! Chris Andre

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Learn the fundamentals of professional Western gun leather design and construction. This workshop will focus on Western holsters for Cowboy Action Shooting with the student making two “fast draw” style holsters and a Ranger style gun belt with bullet loops. We will cover the fitting of the holster style to the customer, types of holsters and their applications, as well as designing holsters from scratch. In construction we will cover leather selection, belt sizing, bullet loops, the welt seam, liners, wet molding and more. The workshop will also cover shop tips and production techniques to help the student hit the ground running. Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co. Equipment provided by Leather Machine Co., Inc. Materials to Bring: Students should have their own professional collection of properly shaped, sharpened, and polished tools: pencil, head knife or similar, strop, round punches 1/4” & 3/8”, one medium-sized (#3/4) French skiver, #3 and #5 common edge bevellers, #11 Exacto® style knife, slicker, wing dividers, needle-nose pliers, and a lace puller if you have one. I will try to bring tools to fill in the gaps. Optional/time allowing: Border stamp(s), maul, stamping surface.

Wednesday - Friday, February 28 - March 2, 8 am - 5 pm

$750Granite Mountain Room

Cowboy Cuffs Jesse Smith

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Carve in the Northwest Style with Jesse. He’ll show you his unique and interesting floral style of tooling and stamping while you construct a set of cowboy cuffs. If you’ve ever wondered what sets the Northwest Style apart, you need to take this workshop. You’ll also glean some helpful pointers during the construction process. It’s all in a day’s work! Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Modeling spoon, stylus, pear shaders, small thumbprints, bevellers (lined or checkered), Sheridan style stamping tools, veiners, mulesfoot, bargrounders, swivel knife, strop, mallet and a stamping surface.

Wednesday, February 28, 8 am - 5 pm

$135Bradshaw Room

Create & Inlay Beadwork into a Cuff Janie Sue Adair/Aaron Heizer

Skill Level: Intermediate to AdvancedBeading and inlays are one of the hottest trends in the leather market right now! In this workshop, we will teach how to create a bead strip on a loom (Janie Sue, 9 am - 12 pm) and inlay it into a leather bracelet (Aaron, 1 pm - 5 pm). The techniques used in this workshop can be applied to belts, tack, or any other leather project. Materials donated by Maker’s Leather Supply.Materials to Bring: Ruler, trim knife, edge bevelers, skiving knife, small hole punch, cutting board, and coffee for Janie Sue.



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Create. Design. Do Business. Nevada Watt

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!This workshop will cover the basics of layout and design for use in engraving on a variety of items. An overview of engraving techniques and cuts will also be covered, with a focus on creating your own designs for whichever items you want to produce. The importance of pricing your work and marketing will be heavily stressed and why marketing using social media and your website as the main attention grabbers is beneficial for those at a geographical disadvantage. Nevada would like each student to walk away with a better understanding of the mechanics of engraving, the steps in layout, and confidence in pricing their work. Equipment provided by GRS Tools.Materials to Bring: Pencil, sketchbook, 3 sketches of your own designs, 3-5 shapes/ items you either make a lot or wish to make and add engraving to, ie. a bracelet shape the person wants to build and design a engraving pattern for.


$100Chino Room

Creating Western Floral Designs Bob Park

Skill Level: AdvancedIf you were standing in the wrong line when they passed out drawing skills, this class is for you! This workshop is designed as an introduction to drawing floral tooling patterns utilizing the techniques outlined in Bobby’s book, Creating Western Floral Designs. The instruction is designed to assist those who struggle when composing floral tooling patterns. Utilizing close-up cameras and a large screen TV, Bobby outlines the step by step process that he uses when designing patterns. This is not an art class! Rather, it’s a mechanical approach to composition utilizing common traditional design elements found in most tooling patterns. The focus is to assist students in continuing to practice designs at home by following the techniques outlined in the book. Some of the topics covered include basic layout, the use of borders and understanding pattern flow. During the afternoon session the students will practice some basic techniques in drawing, under Bobby’s supervision. Loaner copies of Creating Western Floral Designs will be available and signed copies will be available for purchase as well. Materials donated by Bob Park Custom Leather.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials, pencils, erasers, circle template (up to 3”) and a camera. Bobby’s direct contact info: 602-999-3099 or [email protected]


$135Arizona Room

Cutting Leather to Best Advantage Jesse Smith

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!It’s been a while since Jesse taught this valuable workshop. It can be tricky to know exactly which parts of the hide are best purposed for certain projects. Jesse will show you the advantages and disadvantages to using the correct/incorrect parts of the hide for your projects. He’ll demonstrate how stretch/no stretch can be used to your advantage, and vice versa. Because no two hides are the same, Jesse will cover how to “read” a hide to know how to properly purchase what you need.Materials to Bring: Notepaper, pencil and camera.

Thursday, March 1, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm$50Prescott Room

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Desert Tortoise Robert Beard

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Mr. Beard has added a tortoise to his signature desert pictorial scene. This workshop has it all: careful explanation of the proper use of carving and stamping tools, how to create foliage and ground textures, and adding color to leather. You’ll come away with your own western desert scene, replete with rock formations, a tree, scrub brush and of course, a tortoise. Materials for this workshop provided by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Stamping surface, mallet, swivel knife, strop, stylus, modeling spoon, rubber cement, pointed #4 paint brush, artist’s palette, F890, 891, 895, 896, 897, 918, 917, 916, 933, 898/899, 902, 941, 901F, 900, 933/934, 997 and A98. (If using Pro-Series tools: bevelers B-1, B-2, B-3, B-3.5, B-4, B-4.25; F-1 foliage tool, MB-5 or 6 matting tool, FM-1 foliage matter, BT-1 bush tool, GB-4 grass blade, SP-1 and SP-2 smooth points, E-1 or E-2 eyeball tools, DB-1 double beveler, M-3 checkered matter, BG-3 backgrounder, figure bevelers BF-3 thru BF-8.

Wednesday, February 28, 9 am - 5 pm$135Prescott Room

Eagle Portrait Jim Linnell

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!The only two tools you’ll need for this workshop are a swivel knife and a modeling spoon. After transferring the outline to leather, create relief and contrast in the leather’s surface using only these tools. Learn how to get a deep burnish and realistic rendering of this majestic bird, quietly. You’ll want to make this over and over. This project transfers well to notebooks, albums, book covers, and of course, wall decor. In the afternoon, Jim will demonstrate how he adds color for a different look and use. Materials for this workshop provided by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Swivel knife and a modeling spoon. (Okay, bring a strop, too!)

Friday, March 2, 8 am - 5 pm$135Prescott Room

Fearless Swivel Knife Use Jim Linnell

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!If you are one whose hand tenses up when it touches a swivel knife and a bit of fear brushes the pit of your stomach when your swivel knife touches the leather, this is a workshop for you. This workshop will take the participants beyond the basics of using the swivel knife. Once the fear of this tool is conquered, cutting in a pattern, decorative cuts, and even complete designs will be handled with confidence. By the end of the workshop, students will complete a piece of leather art using only their swivel knife. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Favorite swivel knife, stylus, strop, note taking supplies and all the questions you’ve ever had about mastering the swivel knife.

Saturday, March 3, 1 pm - 5 pm$75Prescott Room

De-mystifying the Stitcher Chris Andre

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!If you have ever been stumped by your sewing machine, are the proud owner of a new stitcher, or are planning on purchasing a stitcher, this workshop is for you. Chris “Slickbald” Andre will cover setting up a Class 4 Cobra machine (or similar), finding “home”, tension and thread weights, and go over the accessories as well. Many applications will be demonstrated. Questions are encouraged and students will have the opportunity to practice with the stitchers on hand. Equipment provided by Leather Machine Co., Inc. Materials to Bring: Note taking materials and a camera.

Friday, March 2, 6 pm - 9 pm


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Finger Carving Demonstration Bob Park

Skill Level: AdvancedStudents in this workshop will learn how to create beautiful swivel knife designs. Discussion will include the various styles of finger carving, pattern creation, layout and practical applications. Instruction will include the use of various types of swivel knives & blades, sharpening, cutting techniques, free hand cutting and the application of additional stamping tools. Bobby will demonstrate the layout and cutting of a typical finger carving pattern. Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Bob Park Custom Leather.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials, sharp swivel knife, strop and a camera. Bobby’s direct contact info: 602-999-3099 or [email protected]

Wednesday, February 28, 7 pm - 10 pm

$75Arizona Room

Floral Pattern Layout Al Gould

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Discover floral pattern layout, combined with geometric and basket stamping. Learn how to draw patterns that show symmetry and balance, and properly lay out basic patterns. Further instruction involving basic pattern components (flowers, buds, leaves, stems and fillers) will open up inexhaustible possibilities for pattern layout. Then, add borders to complete your designs using cut lines, beaded and serpentine accents.Materials to Bring: Notebook, pencils and eraser.

Friday, March 2, 8 am - 12 pm

$75Arizona Room

Ground Seat & Saddle Fit Up Al Gould

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Al Gould is known for his unique method and style of installing ground seats – the “Al Gould Signature Seat”. Students will watch and ask questions as Al demonstrates how this is done, which will take about 1-1/2 hours. Next will come the “saddle fit-up” – fitting up the body of the saddle with a seat, skirts and rigging. Again, Al will share his methods and encourages as many questions as you can think up. Materials to Bring: Notebook, pencils and eraser.

Sunday, March 4, 8 am - 12 pm

$100Arizona Room

Floral Stamping: Low Relief in Leather Gordon Andrus

Skill Level: Intermediate to AdvancedIn response to requests for a hands-on stamping workshop, Gordon has designed a sharply focused one-day workshop experience where students will be guided as they use each of the tools to stamp a small acanthus type of pattern. The focus in this new hands-on version of the workshop teaches the leather worker to think of the floral stamping tools as modeling tools for sculpting in leather. Workshop attendees will work right along with Gordon as he coaches them on the details and techniques for each of the tools used in leather tooling. Some of the tools will be new to many students.Materials to Bring: Swivel knives, stamping tools, mallets or mauls, note taking materials. Some tools will be provided where needed, and made available for purchase at the workshop. Cameras welcome.



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Integrated Carving Styles Ed LaBarre

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!This workshop is a play on carving styles, designed to bring the carving to life. In the same leather piece, you’ll be utilizing both inverted and regular carving and bevelling techniques. On day 1, learn how to choose which elements to carve inverted and which to carve regular-style to achieve the right look. You’ll be tooling a standing bear with a surrounding of oak leaves, where the bear and small periphery leaves are carved inverted and the rest of the leaves are carved regularly. On Day 2, you’ll add color to your portrait, using Ed’s signature colors and coloring style. Achieve realistic coloring on leather under Ed’s watchful instruction. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Maul/mallet, an assortment of bevelers, pear shaders and thumbprints, P206, P208, P367 (or similar), 2 styluses (for drawing veins), petal lifters, background tools, swivel knife, strop and a stamping surface.

Friday - Saturday, March 2 - 3, 9 am - 5 pm

$175Chino Room

Intermediate Tooling Techniques Bob Park

Skill Level: IntermediateBack by popular demand! This one day workshop is designed to assist the student in increasing their tooling skills. With the aid of close-up cameras and a large screen TV, Bobby will cover a variety of subjects such as leather, the swivel knife, tools and stamping surfaces. Particular focus will be on tool selection, tooling sequence options, texture options and final finish considerations on the pattern. He will demonstrate the proper way to sharpen a swivel knife blade, the handling of tools, and the impact of various tool textures on the final result. The student will tool a small floral pattern during the class, providing Bobby the opportunity to tailor specific comments to the individual. Emphasis will be on applying the techniques presented and NOT on completion of the sample. Time permitting, there will be an open Q & A session at the end of the workshop where he will answer questions regarding any subject which may interest the class. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Note taking materials, stamping and border tools, swivel knife, strop, stamping surface and a camera. Bobby’s direct contact info: 602-999-3099 or [email protected]


$135Arizona Room

Intro. to Leathercraft for Kids Tony Laier

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Brand New Workshop! Tony Laier and other highly qualified youth instructors will teach a fun leather project to kids between the ages of 8-15. Each child will receive a kit, complete with all of the necessary tools and materials to make this project. Successfully finishing this workshop is the goal for each and every child, and the instructors will make sure that this happens. After completing the workshop, parents may pick up their children and walk around the trade show with them to learn more about the world of leathercraft. Materials donated by Silver Creek Leather Co.Materials to Bring: All materials will be provided.

Saturday, March 1, 9 am - 12 pm; Please call 715-362-5393 to register.FreePrescott Room

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Leatherwork for Veterans Davis Reynolds

Skill Level: BeginnerThis workshop is specifically designed for U.S. Veterans who have never tried their hand at leatherwork. Davis, a U.S. Veteran himself, will teach you the basics through a small project provided by Silver Creek Leather Co. Later, Davis will take you on a tour through the trade show to introduce you to the vendors and to talk about the supplies at hand. To register, call the Journal at 715-362-5393. Materials donated by Silver Creek Leather Co.Materials to Bring: All materials will be provided.

Sunday, March 4, 8 am - 12 pm; Please call 715-362-5393 to register.FreePrescott Room

Leatherwork Personal Training Bob Klenda

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome! 11 am - 12 pm; 1 pm - 2 pm; 3 pm - 4 pmBring a sampling of your work for a 1-on-1 critique of your leather carving and/or stamping. Ask questions, discuss your hopes and struggles. Receive ideas, information on ways of doing things and encouragement. Discuss leather, design, tools and habits. (Call the Leather Crafters Journal to register @ 715-362-5393. 3 time slots available on Saturday: 11 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 2 pm; 3 pm - 4 pm. Assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Materials to Bring: Your leatherwork, tools and questions. All students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, March 3; Please call 715-362-5393 to schedule.$100/hourCoomer Room

King of the Jungle Kathy Flanagan

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!“King of the Jungle” is a great class if you are looking to improve your hairing techniques. An African lion possesses numerous hair lengths. To create the most realistic looking hair, the “one hair at a time” technique is the most valuable. You will also learn how to get the depth that is so important in realistic types of carvings. Painting is included in this class. Learn about the importance of shadowing and contrast to make your lion come alive. This is the first time this class has been offered. Come join me for the most fun type of learning available. Supplies donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co., Fiebing’s and Renia USA.Materials to Bring: Styluses, regular and tiny point, modeling spoon, swivel knife, bevelers (smooth and checkered, various sizes), matting tools (smooth and checkered, various sizes), smooth, flat pear shaders (various sizes), F895, undercut beveler, F902-2, paint brushes (round with firm tip, sizes 2, 3, & 4; instructor will have some available).

Thursday - Friday, March 1 - 2, 8 am - 5 pm & 8 am - 12 pm


Making Saddle Bags Bob Klenda

Skill Level: IntermediateDuring Bob’s 55 years as a saddle maker he has made saddle bags of all sizes and shapes. In this 2-day workshop, the student will build and take home a medium sized pair with an accordion-style gusset. Bob will explain styles, materials and construction methods as well as the methods of attaching saddle bags to a saddle. Patterns will be supplied, student will lay out, cut, stamp, rivet, sew, edge, oil and polish the pair that they make. Time will only permit a simple border stamp (bring a favorite). Materials donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co., Renia USA and Fiebing’s.Materials to Bring: Note pad, pencil, camera, swivel knife, mallet, stamping tools, stamping surface, round knife or favorite cutting knife, wood or poly cutting surface, heavy scissors, #2 and #3 edgers, ¾” slot punch, #4 hole punch, edge rubbing supplies and a broad-faced hammer. If flying to the trade show, contact Bob at 970-878-5382 to arrange for tools.

Wednesday - Thursday, February 28 - March 1, 8 am - 5 pm$320Jerome Room

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On the Edge: The Necessary Fundamentals Paul Zalesak

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!The proper maintenance of your cutting tools is crucial for any leather worker, and in this workshop you will delve into the fundamental principals and techniques of properly and consistently sharpening and maintaining all your leather cutting tools.Why fight with dull, uncooperative tools when it is quick and easy to improve your quality of life? Not only do sharp tools make your work easier, but they also make your finished product look better. Why fight it when you can fix it?Paul is uniquely qualified to teach this subject in that he did leatherwork for more than 30 years before he started making knives. Therefore he is thoroughly familiar with the special requirements of this industry.Bob Park affirms that, “It is important to spend as much time learning to sharpen your tools as it is to do your leather craft projects. All the emphasis has been on buying tools to do the job but we leave out how to keep your cutting tools ready to work. While we teach the importance of constructing, tooling, and stamping projects – how to sharpen is equally as important. The sharpening class that Paul teaches should be required learning for every leathercrafter at all skill levels.”Paul will cover different types of sharpening media and various proven methods while you spend time sharpening some of your own tools with his guidance and direction. We will also spend some time on swivel knife technique that will help you advance your carving style, as well as improve your ability, performance, and endurance. You will learn how to utilize a proven method of swivel knife exercises, and learn tips and tricks that Paul has learned through the years to elevate your leather work to a higher level. The price of the workshop includes a copy of Paul’s “On the Edge” book, which is a compilation of 11 articles as featured in the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal.Adhesive provided by Renia USA.Materials to Bring: Swivel knife, plus 3-5 other leather cutting tools (round knife, skiver, pocket knife, draw gauge blade, trim knife, splitter blade, etc.), your favorite sharpening media (diamond hones, water stones), Tandy® keen edge sharpening fixture (or other fixture for your swivel knife blade), a 2”x 4” wooden block the length of your sharpening media (to make a riser block), strop, wipe rags and scrap leather for practice. If you are lacking any of the above, don’t worry – extras will be available for you to work with. No need to buy any new tools beforehand – this class will help you make better choices.

Thursday, March 1, 8 am - 5 pm$125Prescott Room

Pistol Caddy/Gun Rug Ed LaBarre

Skill Level: Intermediate to AdvancedThis is a complete workshop in terms of carving/stamping, coloring and construction. Ed has designed a pistol caddly (gun rug) that will fit a S&W 9mm (or similar). It will fit automatics or revolvers up to a 4” barrel. This is a zippered pouch lined with felt. On Day 1, you’ll carve the design and begin to color it, using Ed’s signature coloring technique. On Day 2, you’ll finish coloring, apply a finish, burnish the edges and complete the final assembly, which includes buckstitching. Supplies donated by Angelus, Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Renia USA.Materials to Bring: Maul/mallet, an assortment of bevelers, pear shaders and thumbprints, P206, P208, P367 (or similar), 2 styluses (for drawing veins), petal lifters, background tools, swivel knife, strop and a stamping surface.

Wednesday - Thursday, February 28 - March 1, 9 am - 5 pm

$250Chino Room

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Porter Style Flower Stamping Rocky Minster

Skill Level: Intermediate to AdvancedLearn about Porter style from someone who apprenticed under Porter saddlemakers. Students will learn the key layout features of Arizona style carving, which was also popular in Southern California. We will also have a brief discussion comparing the Arizona and Northern California styles. We will draw a pattern layout panel and then stamp a panel of leather in the sample style. Leather provided by Hermann Oak Leather Co. Materials to Bring: Note taking materials, heavy maul/mallet, straight blade swivel knife, strop, stamping tools and a stamping surface. Remember, the Arizona style always uses bar grounders, never matting tools.

Friday, March 2, 8 am - 5 pm


Porter’s Style for Covering Horns Rocky Minster

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Rocky will demonstrate Porter’s method for covering a saddle horn on several different styles of horns, including a leather-bound edge. Porter Style saddlemakers do them quite differently – the horn cap is more symmetrical and comes out round or slightly egg -shaped rather than flat across the back, and the neck has much less taper from the bottom to top. Students will receive patterns for horn cover to take with them. Materials to Bring: Note taking materials and a camera.

Saturday, March 3, 8 am - 5 pm


Precision Bar Grounding & Backgrounding Chris Andre

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Most carvers hear the word “bar grounder” and groan. This 4 hour workshop will turn the bar grounder into your friend! Understand how to use this tool without creating “hamburger” in your background and create a very neat, professional look in your work. You will cover several other backgrounding techniques and have time to practice in class. No specific project will be made, just lots of remnants to play on! Materials donated by: Hermann Oak Leather Co. and Leather Machine Co. Materials to Bring: Basic carving tools, bevelers, matters, swivel knife, bar grounders, background tools, maul/mallet and a stamping stone.



Pricing Your Work Bob Brenner

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Are you profitable? Sign up for this half-day workshop based on Bob’s book, “How to Establish Prices for the Saddle Maker or leather Worker”. This proven system will teach you how to establish a profitable hourly rate and price for your services and products. Bob uses this same system in his shop on a daily basis. Students will receive a copy of his book (updated regularly), a $39.95 retail value.Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil.

Saturday, March 3, 8 am - 12 pm$80Jerome Room

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Rose Notebook Cover Chris Andre

Saturday - Sunday, March 3 - 4, 8 am - 5 pm & 8 am - 12 pm


Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Together with Slickbald, you will carve and shade dye a “realistic” blooming rose on a notebook cover on Day 1. The main focus of this workshop will be learning techniques for more realistic carving, brush-dyed shading and antiquing. Several techniques in adding depth and dimension to your carvings will be demonstrated. The next morning, you will assemble and finish the cover. Materials donated by Fiebing’s and Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Figure carving tools (bevelers, matters, shaders, lifter bevelers, vein-ers, modeling spoon, triangle beveler, swivel knife, strop, maul/mallet, and a stamping stone).

Secrets of Plug Embossing Kathy Flanagan

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!There are many methods of embossing with plugs, and everyone does it differently. I learned it one way, and decided it wasn’t for me. However, I liked the concept of creating a lot of depth just by adding a sliver of leather to the backside of a carving. After a lot of experimentation, I came up with a method that suits me. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn what I do, and play with different ways to get the same thing done. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Stylus, modeling spoon, swivel knife, bevelers (smooth and checkered, various sizes), matting tools (smooth and checkered, various sizes), pear shaders (smooth, various sizes), basic floral tools, F895, sharp scissors or knife and a skiver.


$75Arizona Room

Stamping Unique Geometric Designs Barry King

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Barry has decided to turn what was only a 1/2 day workshop into a full day workshop! This workshop will consist of basic to advanced designs using your tools. Barry will begin with design overview of placing brands, initials, or floral designs into the geometric patterns. You’ll learn proper usage of tools to create the designs they are meant to create, and then use the same tools to create new designs. There will be open discussion for any questions on finishing projects as well. Barry will have some tools available to use to see what designs can be created with them. Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Stamping surface, maul, ruler, square, stylus, geometric tools, wing dividers, note taking materials and a camera.


$135Copper Basin Room

Swivel Knife Finesse Al Gould

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!Designed to add style to your swivel knife work, this workshop will help you learn to make the swivel knife the integral and indispensable tool for your leatherwork. Al will show you how to “run” with your cuts, how to cut flower buds, leaves and stems and do basic, decorative cuts. Al is ready to answer all questions related to swivel knife finesse, including all the various types of blades and bevels, so bring your most challenging questions. Learn the best blade to use for each specific job. By the end of this workshop, you should feel as though you and your swivel knife (knives?) are well acquainted! Leather donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co.Materials to Bring: Swivel knife, strop, notebook and pencil.


$75Arizona Room

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The Elements of Western Saddle Fit Bob Brenner

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!The subject of Western saddle fit or saddle fitting has generated a good deal of interest within the general riding public and the saddle industry. This workshop is a discussion of the elements that comprise Western saddle fit: the horse, the rider, the saddle, and how they interrelate. You will explore the cause and effect of various factors and how these factors influence a positive or negative saddle fit. Included is the American Saddle Makers Association’s book, Western Saddle Fit, a $29.95 value.Materials to Bring: Notebook and pencil.

Saturday, March 3, 1 pm - 5 pm$80Jerome Room

The Wolf Kathy Flanagan

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome!If you have problems with hair, you will want to take this class. On a 5” x 7” piece of leather, we will be tooling a wolf’s face. The fur on this piece will be completed with a stamping technique. Not only will we be studying the fur, but also the facial features, including an open mouth. The picture will be completed with a simple, clear finish. Supplies donated by Hermann Oak Leather Co., Fiebing’s and Renia USA.Materials to Bring: Stylus, modeling spoon, mallet, swivel knife, strop, tooling surface, bevelers (various sizes, smooth and checkered), pear shaders (flat and smooth, various sizes), undercut beveler, backgrounder A98 or similar, figure beveler F895, F902 or F902-2, matting tools (checkered), and hair tools F916 and F917.

Wednesday, February 28, 1 pm - 5 pm


Thank you to the following sponsors for donating materials to the Prescott workshops:

Title SponsorsThe Fiebing Company

Hermann Oak Leather CompanyLeather Machine Company, Inc.

Renia USA

Contributing Sponsors:Angelus

Bob Park Custom LeatherGRS Tools

Silver Creek Leather

INSTRUCTORSChris AndreChris “Slickbald” Andre is an award winning, professional leather artist and maker in Frederick, Colorado. Chris works mostly in cowboy action and concealed carry gun leather while dabbling in saddles, cowboy trappings and motorcycle gear. Chris is also an active and competitive member of SASS and Cowboy Fast Draw, and is a lifetime competitive shooter, and USMC Marksmanship Instructor. Chris authors a variety of instruction and pattern packs for gun leather and other items as well as offering private classes in holster making and carving.

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INSTRUCTORSGordon AndrusGordon has been working leather since the mid-1970s, when his grandmother, Vera Rees Tippetts, sent him home with a handful of tools, some of them made from nails and bolts, that had belonged to Vaughn, his grandfather. Gordon studied art and design at Utah State University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1986 and later a Masters in Fine Art from Alfred University in 1990. He has been working in his own Sage Creek Stock Saddle Co. for the past decade.

Robert BeardRobert owns Pro Series Tool Company in Farmington, New Mexico, where he specializes in designing and crafting custom leather tools. He is a world-renowned carver, instructor and toolmaker and has been a leather artist for over forty years. Robert spends much of his time on the road, teaching leather art to students in the U.S., Canada and overseas. He was awarded the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 1987 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.

Bob BrennerBob has been a full-time saddle maker for 35+ years, after spending ten years in the banking industry. With a degree in Business Administration, majoring in accounting and finance, Bob published the book “How to Establish Prices for the Saddle Maker or Leather Worker”. This book is based on the day to day accounting and pricing practices in his shop. As a founder and Executive Director of the American Saddle Makers Association, he is the editor and lead author of ASMA’s GREEN BOOK guide to pricing, the “How Do I Make That?” book series, Western Saddle Fit, and others.

Kathy FlanaganKathy has been working with leather for four decades, beginning in 1970, in 4-H, learning from masters of the craft. In 2005, the International Federation of Leather Guilds awarded Kathy the “Best of Advanced” division and “People’s Choice” honors. Later, in 2009, the IFoLG awarded Kathy the “Pathway to Masters” award for her continuous efforts and willingness to teach in the field of leathercraft.

Al GouldAl is a custom saddle maker and leather artist, having made saddles since 1960. Horses and cattle have been a large part of his life with experience in – and not limited to – high country packing mules and cow punching. Al is also a gold card member of Pro-Rodeo. He has taught a variety of workshops at numerous past shows and enjoys sharing as much of his hard-earned knowledge as possible. He was awarded the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 2009.

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Aaron Heizer & Janie Sue AdairAaron Heizer has been working with leather since 2001. While in the army stationed all over the world, he found that it was a hobby he could take with him to most places. He is now retired from the Army and owns Maker’s Leather Supply in Killeen, Texas. Aaron also operates under the business Heizer’s Custom Leather to make custom leather goods. Janie Sue and Aaron combined talents to become a great team in business and leather. Janie Sue is an excellent beader and instructor and makes sure to keep Aaron on track and out of trouble!

Jim LinnellAn active leather craftsman for over 35 years, Jim has conducted hundreds of workshops and dem-onstrations on various leather working techniques in the U.S. and Europe, including workshops for 4-H, Boy Scouts and other youth organizations. Jim received the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 2002. He retired from Tandy Leather in 2017, after nearly 40 years of service with them. Jim’s shop is Elktracks Studio, where he conducts workshops and continues to do leatherwork.

Rocky MinsterRocky is a master Porter-style leatherworker and professional saddl maker. He began learning the Porter-style stamping from accomplished saddle makers at an early age and got his start in saddlery while still in high school at the Leland “Tumble” Weed saddle shop. Later, he worked for Porter-trained Frank Eberle in Prescott, Arizona, he then moved on and worked in other saddle shops in Arizona and Colorado under some other great saddle makers: Ray Pohja, Mervin Ringlero and Fletcher Whitlow. In 1970, he opened his own saddle shop in Chandler, Arizona, and later forced to move his shop to Gilbert, where he still works in his saddle shop, building saddles and his buckaroo horse equipment and personal leather items.

Barry KingFrom his first leather project as a third grader to an artist in his own right, Barry King has remained true to the Sheridan style of carving. Though the majority of his time is spent developing and perfect-ing tools to carve and stamp leather, Barry, the 1994 Ann Stohlman Youth Award recipient and owner of Barry King Tools in Sheridan, Wyoming, still finds time to put his own leather tools to work.

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INSTRUCTORS

Bob KlendaBob has been carving leather since 1959 and making saddles since 1962. As past president of the Colorado Saddle Makers Association, as well as being one of its founders, he is accustomed to teaching saddle making and leather carving at its seminars as well as for 4-H and in his own saddle shop. Bob is primarily self-taught and is eager to share his knowledge with others. He is a recipient of the Howard Munsell Award for promotion of the art of saddle making, and in 2010 he received the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft.

Ed LaBarreEd ”BearMan” LaBarre’s first connection with leather was in 1967 at age 13, in the leathercraft shop at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. He later worked at McLelland’s Saddle Shop in Florida and learned from Bob Dellis, who encouraged Ed to make tools. His son, Beary, now runs BearMauls. Check out his website: www.tinyurl.com/bearmauls.

Tony LaierTony, the current director of Research and Development for Silver Creek Leather Company, has over 40 years’ experience in the leather industry, as a leather artist, designer, writer, teacher, market manager, in research & development and in direct sales. He is the 1999 recipient of the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leather Craft and now serves on the Board of Trustees for the Al & Ann Stohlman Award Foundation. Tony, a Vietnam veteran, also works for Steel Strike Leather Products, Inc. – a high end leather furniture company out of Buena Vista, CO, where he currently lives and works with his wife, Kay.

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Paul ZalesakPaul is an award-winning artist who began tooling leather in 1974 under the tutelage of Jimmy Resley from El Paso, TX. His love of leathercraft and passion for finding a high-performance swivel knife led him to extensive research in the technology and science of metals and metal alloys. In 2006 he started Leather Wranglers Inc. and developed the SK-3 swivel knife. Paul served as a college professor for more than 25 years and presently teaches seminars on sharpening fundamentals, cut-ting edge technology, and swivel knife finesse. He authored “On the Edge”, a compilation of articles written for the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal about best sharpening practices.

Ron TitusRon has worked all over the West - in California, Washington, Arizona and Wyoming - on many ranches where he picked up and mastered the art of braiding. A long-time teacher of the trade, he has also studied under master braiders. He now gives private lessons at his ranch, teaching others his craft of braiding and knot tying in leather and rawhide.

Jesse SmithJesse began making leathercraft items while in the Air Force. He made his first saddle for his dad. Eventually, he bought The Tack Shop in Spokane, WA, and has built saddles ever since. Jesse also taught saddlery at Spokane Falls Community College for 28 years. Jesse is an accomplished chap maker. He now lives in Pritchett, CO, where a trip to the grocery store or the Post Office requires some planning. Jesse received the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft in 2001.

Nevada WattNevada Watt is a silversmith/engraver/ and business owner. But what she’s really known for is blending the functionality of traditional gear and jewelry with a creative style. She loves working with western eclectics who are typically open to pushing the boundaries, and helps them by providing a functional piece with a whole heck of a lot of creativity.

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Davis ReynoldsDavis started serious leather work after returning from Iraq in 2003. Before Bud Shaw’s passing, it was Davis who spent hour after hour in his shop, learning Bud’s methods and carving style. As a disabled veteran, Davis is uniquely qualified to work with other veterans in the area of leathercraft. He enjoys the learning process and helping others with their work. He also has a small saddle shop at his home near Grand Canyon, Arizona. Look for him on Facebook as “Davis Reynolds Saddlery.”

Bob ParkBobby is a leathersmith specializing in western floral tooling. He has developed a unique style in the western tradition, winning numerous awards at national shows and exhibitions. In 2015, he was awarded the Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft. In addition to his leatherwork, Bobby is the author of Creating Western Floral Designs, a highly acclaimed instruction on creating western tooling patterns, which is currently distributed in over 40 countries. A popular instructor, Bobby shares his techniques over a variety of subjects. Bobby also produces a variety of innovative products designed to improve and enhance leather working for novices and professionals, alike.

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PURPOSEThis is a contest that was developed to encourage new and beginning students of the saddle-making arts. If entering, your saddle will only be compared with those created by others with similar time in the trade. Entrants will receive unbiased analysis, valu-able insights for improvement in basic construction and finishing of working western saddles, written score sheets with candid critiques and one-on-one Q & A with master saddlemaker judges.

JUDGING CRITERIA100 Points Total15 pts: Overall appeal15 pts: Seat10 pts: Rigging15 pts: Construction30 pts: Consistency of lines10 pts: Finish5 pts: Decoration (only 5% of total)

QUALIFICATIONS TO ENTEREntrants may have been practicing leatherwork for any amount of time, novice, amateur or professional, but may not have made saddles for longer than three (3) years prior to the show entered.

The saddle presented for the Preview must have been created within the past 24 months prior to the start of the Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show for that year’s competition. No saddles from previous ESPs may be repeat entries.

HOW TO ENTERGo to www.leathercraftersjournal.com to download the registration form and complete details, or call 715-362-5393 (LC&SJ) to request a form to be sent to you by mail or email. Complete instructions are available on the regis-tration form.

REGISTRATION DEADLINEAll fully completed registrations must be received by 11:59 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2018, CST at the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal. In ac-cordance with rules for other compe-titions administered by the Journal, and to remain fair to other contestants, absolutely no late entries will be accepted. The Emerging Saddlemaker Preview is held annually at the South-west Leatherworkers Trade Show in Prescott, Arizona at the Prescott Hotel and Conference Center. Awards are presented on the Saturday of the trade show. Attendance encouraged, but not required.

AWARDA $350 Cash Prize will be awarded to the maker with the most points and a $150 Cash Prize to the second place maker. Saddles may be featured in the Journal.

Valuable critique for aspiring saddlemakers

JUDGESBob DouglasAl GouldBob Klenda

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Adapting Floral Patterns for Your Projects Andrus 18 TU 8 am - 12 pm $75

Advanced Hand Stitching: The Box Stitch Andrus 18 TH 1 pm - 5 pm $75

All About Chaps! Smith 18 TU 8 am - 5 pm $135

Antiquing, Dyeing & Finishing Park 18 TH 9 am - 12 pm $75

Basic Hand Stitching Andrus 20 TH 8 am - 12 pm $85

Belt Pattern Carving & Stamping Gould 20 SA 8 am - 5 pm $150

Bindings & Turned Edges Park 20 TU 7 pm - 10 pm $75

–– Braiding Personal Training Titus 21 F 1 hr. classes $100

Burnishing Edges Demonstration Park 21 TH 2 pm - 5 pm $75

Chap & Chink Making Klenda 21 F 6 pm - 9:30 pm $75

Control & Refinement with the Swivel Knife Andrus 22 TU 1 pm - 5 pm $80

Cowboy Action Gun Leather! Andre 22 W-F 8 am - 5 pm $750

Cowboy Cuffs Smith 22 W 8 am - 5 pm $135

Create & Inlay Beadwork into a Cuff Adair/Heizer 22 TH 8 am - 5 pm $150

Create. Design. Do Business. Watt 24 TH 6 pm - 9 pm $100

Creating Western Floral Designs Park 24 TU 9 am - 5 pm $135

Cutting Leather to Best Advantage Smith 24 TH 6:30 pm - 9 pm $50

De-mystifying the Stitcher Andre 25 F 6 pm - 9 pm $50

Desert Tortoise Beard 25 W 9 am - 5 pm $135

Eagle Portrait Linnell 25 F 8 am - 5 pm $135

Fearless Swivel Knife Use Linnell 25 SA 1 pm - 5 pm $75

Finger Carving Demonstration Park 26 W 7 pm - 10 pm $75

Floral Pattern Layout Gould 26 F 8 am - 12 pm $75

Floral Stamping: Low Relief in Leather Andrus 26 W 8 am - 5 pm $135

Ground Seat & Saddle Fit Up Gould 26 SU 8 am - 12 pm $100

Integrated Carving Styles LaBarre 28 F-SA 9 am - 5 pm $175

Intermediate Tooling Techniques Park 28 W 9 am - 5 pm $135

–– Intro. to Leathercraft for Kids Laier 28 SA 9 am - 12 pm Free

King of the Jungle Flanagan 29 TH-F 8 - 5 & 8 - 12 $150

–– Leatherwork for Veterans Reynolds 29 SU 8 am - 12 pm Free

–– Leatherwork Personal Training Klenda 29 SA 1 hr. each $100

Making Saddle Bags Klenda 29 W-TH 8 am - 5 pm $320

On the Edge: The Necessary Fundamentals Zalesak 30 TH 8 am - 5 pm $125

Pistol Caddy/Gun Rug LaBarre 30 W-TH 9 am - 5 pm $250

Porter Style Flower Stamping Minster 31 F 8 am - 5 pm $135

Porter’s Style for Covering Horns Minster 31 SA 8 am - 5 pm $135

Precision Bar Grounding & Backgrounding Andre 31 TH 6 pm - 10 pm $75

Pricing Your Work Brenner 31 SA 8 am - 12 pm $80

Rose Notebook Cover Andre 32 SA-SU 8 - 5 & 8 - 12 $295

Secrets of Plug Embossing Flanagan 32 F 6 pm - 10 pm $75

Stamping Unique Geometric Designs King 32 W 9 am - 5 pm $135

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The Elements of Western Saddle Fit Brenner 33 SA 1 pm - 5 pm $80

The Wolf Flanagan 33 W 1 pm - 5 pm $75

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